Titans of Real Estate

The Fourth Annual Titans of Real Estate, hosted by the Center for Real Estate and Finance and Baker Program in Real Estate at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business took place at Cipriani, 42nd St, in New York City on Friday, April 19, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

This year’s panelists included:

• Richard Baker ’88 of Hudson’s Bay Company
• Ken Himmel ’70 of Related Urban
• Matt Bronfman of Jamestown, L.P.

​Marty Burger, P ’17 and ’20, CEO of Silverstein Properties, Inc. moderated the panel where perspectives were shared on mixed-use properties and redevelopment, including the planning, design and construction elements that each add to ensure their signature style. The panel was preceded by a networking breakfast for industry, alumni and current students.

CREF would like to thank the panelists and moderator for participating in the event as well as CBRE and Rechler Philanthropy for contributing as sponsors.

• 2019 Titans program 
• 2019 Titans photo album

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The Center for Real Estate and Finance and the Baker Program in Real Estate hosted the third annual Titans of Real Estate panel discussion on Friday, April 20, 2018 at Cipriani, 42nd St in New York City.

This year’s theme of Titan Families of Real Estate featured panelists:

• Howard P. Milstein ’73 (A&S), Milstein Properties
• Michael Milstein ’11 (A&S), Milstein Properties and Grand Central Tech
• William C. Rudin, Rudin Management Company
• Michael Rudin, Rudin Management Company
• Samantha Rudin Earls, Rudin Management Company

Richard Baker ’88 of Hudson’s Bay Company moderated the discussion. Audience members were treated to a rare glimpse into growing up in a preeminent real estate family, the lessons instilled by the generations before them, and how to exceed the success of the family legacy in the 21st century. The Titans event opened with a networking breakfast, during which Cornell University students mingled with top real estate executives and Cornell alumni.

CREF would like to thank Baker for his contributions in organizing the event, as well as event sponsors Stikeman Elliott, CBRE, and JLL.

• 2018 Titans photo album
• 2018 Titans program

Media coverage

• SHA BusinessFeed article, June 4, 2018: Real Estate Titans Discuss the Importance of Mentorship
• Mann Report Management, June/July 2018: The Third Annual Titans of Real Estate, pages 22-23.

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The Center for Real Estate and Finance (CREF) hosted the Second Annual Titans of Real Estate panel discussion on Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Pierre in New York City.

The nearly-350 guests attending the event included Cornell alumni, students, and real estate industry professionals.

Panel members Sandeep Mathrani of General Growth Properties, Steven Roth of Vornado Realty Trust, and David Simon of Simon Property Group, along with moderator Richard Baker ’88 of the Hudson’s Bay Company, shared candid stories and insights with the audience about their rise to the top of the real estate industry.

CREF would like to thank moderator Richard Baker for his contributions in organizing the event, as well as event sponsors Bank of America Merrill Lynch, JLL, Eastdil Secured, and Singerman Real Estate.

• 2017 Titans photo album
• 2017 Titans program

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The inaugural Titans of New York Real Estate event took place on May 6, 2016. William Mack, Harry Macklowe, and Larry Silverstein participated in a dynamic discussion moderated by Richard Baker, SHA ’88. The audience of over 200 included members of the real estate industry, Cornell alumni, and students. The panelists provided insights into their dynamic careers and transformative projects. Throughout the exchange of ideas and visions for current and past projects, several overarching themes emerged: common personality traits, creative thinking, and a shared value of teamwork within marriage. Through anecdotes and first-hand experiences, the panelists explored the characteristics that have enabled them to develop projects that have influenced the evolution of Manhattan’s skyline.

• 2016 Titans photo album
• 2016 Titans program

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