Ivana Vucinic
Vice President - Real Estate Investment Risk Coverage
Summary
Dynamic real estate executive with extensive experience at the Public Investment Fund, specializing in portfolio optimization and investment analysis. Proven track record in structuring successful investment partnerships and conducting feasibility studies. Adept at strategic risk assessment and fostering collaborative relationships, driving significant ROI improvements across diverse projects.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Vice President
Public Investment Fund
09.2022 - Current
- Undertaking individual real estate deal reviews to assess the riskiness of the investment and alignment with PIF objectives, RAS, and other projects.
- Strategic portfolio overview reporting to identify the critical and cross-cutting risks, and suggesting solutions to mitigate the risks.
- Stress testing of returns on an individual and portfolio level during hypothetical economic scenarios.
Associate Director
Diriyah Gate Development Authority
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Working on investment attraction to DGDA (meeting with potential investors, presenting opportunities within DGDA).
- Analyzing and evaluating different investment proposals from investors who are looking to partner with DGDA.
- Developing investment strategies for various components of the project.
- Main lead for market intelligence consolidation under the GCOO office.
- The Investment Committee Secretary is responsible for analyzing various investment deals and preparing the presentations for investment decisions. The committee includes: GCEO, GCOO, CDO, etc.
Associate Partner - Head of KSA Consulting
Knight Frank
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Leading Knight Frank's KSA Strategic Consulting team and the delivery of projects to clients. Conducting work on the mixed-use developments
- Liaison with the regional and global research teams to ensure that the leading market intelligence is obtained in order to provide sustainable strategic development recommendations to the clients.
- Working with master developers and designers to ensure that the design solutions and modifications are in line with market demand and generating satisfactory returns.
- Business development activities, including client presentations and pitch participations,
Head of Consulting
Chestertons
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Reading Chesterton's MENA advisory department ensures that the financial objectives are met while providing the following advisory services to the clients: real estate strategy, financial feasibility studies, highest and best use studies (HBUs), and portfolio management strategy for private funds.
- In charge of the Valuations Operations division, aiming to increase revenue and profitability by adopting a proactive business development approach while working to retain existing clients. Ensuring that the RICS-compliant deliverables are provided
- Running a research department, ensuring that the market intelligence is collated to provide the latest inputs for the advisory and valuation assignments. Preparing white paper publications for distribution to the client database and news outlets, maintaining the relationship with key private clients (developers and investment funds), as well as with 40+ banks and financial institutions within the UAE
Senior Manager - Real Estate Analysis and Planning
Al Ghurair Real Estate
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Responsible for providing in-depth analysis for the purpose of delivering strategic advice about how to increase the ROI of different properties
- Conducted feasibility studies, along with highest and best use studies, to assure that resources were used to their maximum potential.
- Conducting regular market research related to retail, office, residential, and the hotel industry in order to review and approve or amend budgets submitted for each respective property.
Retail Development Manager
McArthur + Company
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Advisory services for assigned projects including feasibility studies, market research, leasing, specialty leasing, and marketing strategy delivery
Manager - Asset Management
Confluence Property Manager
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Implementing planned actions that lead to an increased ROI for the assets under management - performing effort ratio analysis and identifying over or under-saturated merchandize categories within the centre; substituted existing retailers/categories with new after detailed due diligence executed (history check, credibility, business plan review, P&L audit); setting internal KPIs for marketing activities; tracking competition and future supply pipeline while adjusting the strategy to current and future market conditions etc.
Manager - Asset Management
Colliers International
10.2009 - 01.2013
- Retail leasing and business development activities: targeting potential domestic and international tenants, preparation of proposals, negotiation, post-signing procedures (bank guarantees, Operation Manual delivery), and providing ongoing assistance in investor-tenant relations.
- In charge of feasibility and repositioning studies.
Education
Master of Arts - Real Estate Investment Finance
Oxford Brookes
United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Montenegro
Montenegro 04.2001 -
Skills
Real Estate Portfolio Optimization
Real Estate Investment Analysis
Highest and Best Use / Feasibility Studies
Investment Partnerships Deals Structuring and Negotiations
Certification
HEC - Women Leadership
Timeline
Ie - PIF Trusted Advisor Program
09-2024
HEC - Women Leadership
07-2024
University of Singapore - Leadership Development Programe
12-2023
Vice President
Public Investment Fund
09.2022 - Current
Associate Director
Diriyah Gate Development Authority
02.2021 - 09.2022
Associate Partner - Head of KSA Consulting
Knight Frank
07.2019 - 02.2021
Head of Consulting
Chestertons
07.2016 - 07.2019
Senior Manager - Real Estate Analysis and Planning
Al Ghurair Real Estate
03.2015 - 06.2016
Retail Development Manager
McArthur + Company
03.2014 - 03.2015
Manager - Asset Management
Confluence Property Manager
01.2013 - 12.2013
Manager - Asset Management
Colliers International
10.2009 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Real Estate Investment Finance
Oxford Brookes
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Montenegro
04.2001 -
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