Denise Eccleston
Princeton,NJ
Summary
Proven leader in strategic portfolio planning and real estate management, excelling at The Walt Disney Company. Expertise in process and organizational development and corporate communication. Proactively manged 26.13M SF (owned and leased) across 47 countries. Identified and implemented global operational efficiencies and innovative real estate initiatives resulting in cost savings. Decision oriented leader eager to be part of a team. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with strong understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with very strong work ethic.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Global Corporate Real Estate
The Walt Disney Company
09.2017 - 05.2024
- Responsible for strategic portfolio planning and transaction management of 26.13M SF of global space (owned and leased) in 280 locations across 47 countries.
- Hired, managed, and created best practice processes for Portfolio Management, Space & Occupancy Management, and Transaction Management teams. Negotiated and managed global client service vendors, contracts and rebates.
- Proactively identified and implemented strategies resulting in cost savings and operational efficiencies. Consolidated and disposed XXX SF post TWDC's acquisition of 21st Century Fox portfolio.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives coordinating with various disciplines including Legal, Finance, Operations and Design & Delivery.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company's mission for reduced real estate costs, flexibility for business growth and integrated work strategies.
- Preparation and presentation of business cases to Senior Leaders using financial analyses and market data supporting recommendations.
- Cultivated high-performance culture within organization by setting clear expectations for employees at all levels, providing regular feedback, and recognizing achievement.
Director, Global Corporate Real Estate
The Walt Disney Comany
07.1997 - 08.2017
- Conduct due diligence to provide best and most practical real estate solutions for global portfolio for all internal business units.
- Develop and manage a real estate process for lease renewals, site acquisitions and dispositions, as well as internal space solutions.
- Review and outline effective cost solutions while providing flexibility for the company.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and corporate partner on goals. objectives, and operational strategies.
- Manage 3rd party transaction providers, and proactively monitor portfolio wide critical dates and opportunities for efficiencies.
Director, Studio Operations
The Walt Disney Company
04.1994 - 06.1997
Skills
- Portfolio Management
- Negotiating and Decision Making
- Communication and relationship management
- Results oriented
Timeline
VP Global Corporate Real Estate
The Walt Disney Company
09.2017 - 05.2024
Director, Global Corporate Real Estate
The Walt Disney Comany
07.1997 - 08.2017
Director, Studio Operations
The Walt Disney Company
04.1994 - 06.1997