Point B Inc., an integrated management consulting, venture investment, and property development firm, has named Maureen C. Waters a Principal in its Property Development business. In this role, Waters is responsible for helping to grow Point B Property Development as a leader in integrated program development services to owners/investors and users of commercial real estate.

“Maureen’s extensive real estate experience, industry track record and reputation for delivering strategic impact to local, national and global owners/investors and occupiers, makes her a unique addition to our Property Development team,” said Point B Chief Executive Officer Mike Pongon. “Her diverse background brings an additional layer of expertise to our business, and will help deliver successful strategic property development programs for our customers and development partners.”

“Maureen brings more than two decades of real estate experience to our team,” said Point B Property Development Founder and Practice Director Matt Hargis. “Her expertise spans real estate development, leasing, strategy, business development and operations across a variety of industry groups.”

Prior to Point B, Waters was Head of Real Estate & Asset Management at Bill Gates Investments, where she was responsible for maximizing the long-term investment performance of the firm’s direct real estate portfolio of hotels, office, industrial, retail, multi-family, development and land assets. Prior to BGI, Waters spent 15 years at Cushman & Wakefield in various executive positions, including EVP Brokerage Operations, Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Business Development.

Throughout her 20+ year real estate career, Waters has received many prestigious awards, including Real Estate Forum’s Women of Influence, Commercial Property News “Stars to Watch,” and the Academy of Women Achievers Award from the YWCA of New York City, for her outstanding accomplishments and being a role model for women of all ages. She currently serves as a National Board Member for Girls, Inc. and holds an MBA in Finance from Fordham University.

Point B Property Development is a strategic development partner with expertise in leading large-scale, interdisciplinary development projects for owners/investors and users of real estate through all phases of the lifecycle, from planning to commissioning and fit up. The Point B team has helped shape and develop operationally complex projects in healthcare, aviation, retail and hospitality.

About Point B

Point B Inc. helps organizations form, execute, and thrive. With capabilities including Management Consulting, Venture Investment and Advisory, and Property Development, our integrated businesses provide value to the organizations and communities we serve. Our 100% employee-owned firm was named a Best Workplace in the United States by Fortune magazine, and is regularly honored as an exceptional place to work.