Building Tomorrow: An Exclusive Interview with The Bergstrom Real Estate Center's William Hughes

Building Tomorrow is a curated series offering exclusive one-on-one discussions with prominent executives across the real estate spectrum. Through a refined lens, each installment unpacks trends, challenges and exemplary leadership strategies steering the trajectory of specific segments within the real estate landscape, offering a concise yet comprehensive understanding of market dynamics.

This interview features William Hughes, Executive Director of Applied Research at The Bergstrom Real Estate Center - University of Florida. With deep expertise in real estate investment, asset management, and market analysis, we explore emerging shifts in capital markets, evolving investor expectations, and the leadership required to navigate today’s dynamic real estate landscape.

Find the discussion here, with Boyden's Real Estate experts, Karen Kosiba Edwards and Brian Goray:

About the Authors

Karen Kosiba Edwards

Managing Partner, United States
Member, Board of Directors, Boyden
Global Sector Leader, Real Estate

Karen Edwards has 25 years’ experience consulting with boards, CEOs and government on a range of strategic matters. She also draws on her own experience serving as a public company director, and as a C-level executive, to help clients build diverse, high-performing leadership teams and boards of directors. Her deep expertise in all areas of finance and banking is also a major asset to our clients.

Brian Goray

Senior Advisor, United States

Brian Goray is a seasoned real estate executive and recognized expert in real estate finance, investment and development. His career in real estate spans three decades in which he established relationships across the country. For the benefit of our clients, he is highly resourceful in finding solutions through his broad network of real estate professionals.