Valentin Hernandez
Senior Director, Client Strategy, Americas Consulting
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With 25 years of experience in planning, economic development, and real estate advisory services, Mr. Valentin Hernandez is a seasoned professional who excels in guiding clients through complex real estate challenges. Currently, he plays a pivotal role in assisting clients with their corporate real estate strategy, portfolio optimization, site selection analyses and negotiating state-level incentives.
Throughout his career, Valentin has been involved in a diverse array of projects. From corporate headquarters to mixed-use entertainment retail, senior living communities, and industrial properties, he has navigated the intricate landscape of real estate with finesse. He advises clients on site selection and disposition, conducts meticulous due diligence, and analyzes market trends to inform real estate decisions.
Valentin’s influence extends beyond property boundaries. His involvement in public/private partnerships has been instrumental in shaping communities. By bridging public and private interests, he has ushered in new technologies, revitalized neighborhoods, and created thousands of jobs. State-level incentives—tax credits, training programs, grants, and infrastructure investments—have become catalysts for economic growth under Valentin’s strategic guidance.
Throughout his career, Valentin has been involved in a diverse array of projects. From corporate headquarters to mixed-use entertainment retail, senior living communities, and industrial properties, he has navigated the intricate landscape of real estate with finesse. He advises clients on site selection and disposition, conducts meticulous due diligence, and analyzes market trends to inform real estate decisions.
Valentin’s influence extends beyond property boundaries. His involvement in public/private partnerships has been instrumental in shaping communities. By bridging public and private interests, he has ushered in new technologies, revitalized neighborhoods, and created thousands of jobs. State-level incentives—tax credits, training programs, grants, and infrastructure investments—have become catalysts for economic growth under Valentin’s strategic guidance.
Education
- Bachelor degree in Design, Housing & Urban Development from Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ
- Masters in Business and Administration from the WP Carey Business School (Arizona State University) in Tempe, AZ
Pro Affiliations / Accreditations
- Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA)
- CBRE Americas Consulting
- CBRE HOLA
Clients Represented
- Autodesk
- CVS
- Discover Financial
- Grainger
- Lululemon
- Siemens
- US Sugar
- Whirlpool
Our Insights
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Today’s big-box industrial occupiers are prioritizing future workforce needs in their site selection analysis, rather than just focusing on the current economic and talent conditions.