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Tell us a little more about you:
I am originally from the Philippines,
but have been pretty much on
the move most of my life. I went
to the U.S. to pursue my graduate
education in business and
economics, dabbled as a consultant
for PriceWaterhouseCoopers in
New York City and as a Senior
Economist for the National
Association of Realtors before
eventually ending up working
in Cushman & Wakefield in our
Washington D.C. office in 2003.
In 2010, I was invited to lead
the regional research team in
Asia Pacific - so here I am in
Singapore. On a personal level, I
love spending time with family,
doing yoga and pilates, and going
on food adventures with friends
whenever possible. I am also an
avid “photography bug” as I like
to capture moments and special
places and have done several
coffee table books that chronicle
my travels.
Notable industry achievement:
My team embarked on a rebranding
campaign this year in collaboration
with our Strategic Marketing team.
The business environment has been
rapidly evolving and we wanted to
make sure that we are capitalising
on new information trends and
changing client demographics.
This meant delivering shorter and
tighter research on a whole new
digital platform that is in close
alignment with the client’s journey.
The feedback has been outstanding
so far.
What’s something you’re most
proud of?
I was a recipient of the
ambassadorial scholarship from
Rotary International when I was a
graduate student in the U.S. That
opportunity has opened many
doors, and since then, I have made
education as my chosen advocacy
as a way to give back. Rotary
International is an international
charity service organisation, and
currently, I am an active member
of the Rotary Club of Raffles City
in Singapore. During my term
as President in 2015-16, I helped
raised SG$100,000 to fund the
education of 10 disadvantaged
children in partnership with ISCOS
as well as the construction of toilet
projects for a local school in Pursat,
Cambodia.
Is there a quote you live your
life by?
When nothing is certain,
everything is possible.
What would most people be
surprised to learn about you?
I took up karate and judo for self-
defence. My small frame made it
difficult learning both sports but
tenacity got me through those
classes!
Why do you enjoy working at
Cushman & Wakefield and in the
commercial real estate industry?
I
love that I get to be a part of a fun,
diverse, and dynamic workplace,
and doing what I do. I feel very
fortunate to have the opportunity
to work with and learn from the
best and the brightest in the real
estate arena across the world. The
opportunities to grow and shine
within the firm are just boundless –
if you put your heart into it.
Sigrid G. Zialcita
Head of Asia Pacific Research
Location:
Singapore
Sigrid with her sister.
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