Molly Laurain

About Molly Laurain

I lead the Americas practice of Seven, an independent boutique Project and Program Management business. I partnered with the founders of Seven\'s UK business to combine the agility, drive, and personal touch of a small practice with the technology, capability and global reach of the largest consultancies. We deliver Program Management, Project Management, PMO Services and Client Leadership on a global scale.Our independence allows us to provide truly impartial advice, free from internal constraints or pre-set targets. We are laser-focused on delivering innovation and creating long-term value, consistently exceeding client expectations through a tailored, hands-on approach. It’s not just about getting the job done—it’s about adding real value at every stage of the process.I’m passionate about real estate strategy, project delivery, and optimizing the management of complex portfolios of international projects. I believe in bringing energy and fun to every interaction—because I find that work is better when people are engaged and enjoying the process. But don’t let my sense of humor fool you: I’m a master at executing projects with precision and getting things done, no matter the challenge.Before joining Seven, I gained invaluable experience on both the client side at Salesforce, managing multi-million-dollar projects across North and South America—including the SF Salesforce Tower in Chicago—and on the service provider side at Newmark. I’m honored to have been recognized in Crain\'s Chicago Business as one of the Notable Commercial Real Estate Leaders of 2024.If you\'re interested in discussing project management, real estate strategy, or simply how to make work both efficient and fun, let’s connect!

Experience

1. Managing Partner and Owner

   Seven

   Feb 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   I lead the Americas practice of Seven, an independent boutique Project and Program Management business. I partnered with the founders of Seven\'s UK business to combine the agility, drive, and personal touch of a small practice with the technology, capability and global reach of the largest consultancies. We deliver Program Management, Project Management, PMO Services and Client Leadership Globally.Our independence means that we can provide truly impartial advice to our clients without being constrained by internal targets or process. Our focus is on the innovation and value we can bring, and we look to build long term relationships by consistently exceeding expectations.

Education

• Fordham University

  BA, International Political Economy, French Language and Literature

• Boston University

  Study Abroad - Paris Internship Program

• College of Charleston

  Study Abroad Program in Morocco, North African Studies and Moroccan Literature

• New York University

  Master of Science (MS), Real Estate Development

  2010 — 2013

Skills

• Residential Homes
• Investments
• Real Estate
• Due Diligence
• Real Estate Transactions
• Construction Management
• Commercial Real Estate
• Financial Modeling
• Valuation
• Brokerage
• Investment Properties
• Corporate Real Estate
• Real Estate Development
• Disposition
• Dispositions
• Negotiation
• Leases
• Real Estate Economics