Skender Rugova

Skender Rugova, RPA, CPM is a seasoned professional in real estate and facilities management with extensive experience across prominent firms. Currently serving as Senior Managing Director and Head of Real Estate for Integrated Facilities Management at Cushman & Wakefield since August 2017, Skender oversees service delivery for over 482 million square feet and leads the Integrated Facilities Management program for a major global beverages and food manufacturer. Prior to Cushman & Wakefield, Skender held the position of Managing Director at CBRE from March 2012 to August 2017, where strategic engagements led to an 18.6% EBITDA compound annual growth rate. Skender's career began at Hines in various roles, including General Manager and Property Manager, gaining expertise in managing substantial real estate portfolios. Skender holds an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Accounting from Stockholm University.