Phil Wee

About Phil Wee

INTRODUCTION: Visionary Real Estate & Facilities (RE & F) Leader, experienced in leading RE & F organizations of major multi-national companies. I have extensive experience in real estate strategy, workspace transformation, transactions, negotiations, design, construction, project management, lease administration, facility operations, physical security, sustainability, workplace experience and health & safety. I also possess deep experience in financial management, change management and vendor management. I have a very strong track record of creating high-performing Real Estate organizations, and establishing data driven processes and protocols to ensure disciplined delivery of real estate and facilities services. I also possess a successful history of creating energizing and innovative work spaces that drive staff experience and engagement.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Head of Global Real Estate and Facilities at Expedia, Nielsen and Panasonic• Developed global real estate strategies at Expedia, Nielsen, Panasonic, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Microsoft• Closed multi-million dollar real estate transactions and led multi-million dollar projects globally• Developed and implemented transformational Workplace Strategies globally• Delivered multi-million dollars operational cost savings annually• Re-engineered facility processes at Microsoft Latin America, improving productivity by 33%• Introduced new Real Estate processes at Panasonic, reducing cost by 26% • Transformed Real Estate data platforms at Expedia, Logitech, Panasonic, HSBC• Optimized space utilization at Assurant by 20% through restacks and improved space standards• Led a multi-million square feet consolidation and relocation project for Yahoo! • Experienced in Platinum LEED (Green) building construction and Green Energy technology • Strong relationship building skills with Senior Leaders, achieving survey score of 4.8 out of 5• Achieved customer satisfaction survey score of 4.7 out of 5• Wide industry experience, including Technology, Financial, Information Services, FMCG, Manufacturing, Aviation, Retail, Warehousing and Consulting

Experience

1. Vice President, Global Real Estate & Facilities at Expedia Group

   Expedia Group

   Jan 2021 — Present

   Head of the Global Real Estate and Facilities organization at Expedia Group. Responsible for all aspects of global real estate and facilities, including strategy, financial management, transactions, design, construction and operations. Well versed in cost optimization, location strategy, financial modeling, stakeholder management and external partner management.

Education

• Nanyang Technological University Singapore

  Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering

  1992 — 1996

• Ivey Business School at Western University

  MBA, MBA

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Team Management
• Portfolio Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Space Planning
• Cross-Cultural
• Strategy
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Data Modeling
• Real Estate Strategy
• Process Improvement
• International Business
• Budget Management
• Real Estate
• Real Estate Negotiation
• Facilities Planning
• Portfolio Strategy
• Budgets
• Customer Presentations
• Sg&a Budgeting and Management
• Strategic Advisory
• Project Portfolio Management
• Facilities Management
• Dashboard
• Project Planning
• Financial Modeling
• Auditing
• Building Relationships
• Consultancy
• Management
• Chargebacks
• Construction
• P&L Responsibility
• Contract Management