The Underestimated Value of Security in Selecting Corporate Real Estate

Описание: Choosing office facilities involves far more than evaluating rent and location. In the current landscape of seemingly escalating workplace violence, prioritizing workplace safety has never been more important. Security teams play a pivotal role in shaping the work environment, strategically implementing security measures that align with the layout and available resources in each office location.

Amanda Mason is currently serving as the Vice President of Intelligence for Related Companies, the largest privately held real estate company in the US. She joins this episode to share why security plays such an influential role in real estate decisions. Mason’s role is to integrate information from various sources and bridge the gap between cyber threats, national security, local law enforcement, physical security, and business intelligence. She provides threat information and solutions to the various subsidiaries under Related Companies, which include Real Estate, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Hospitality, and International Finance.

Key topics of Mason’s discussion with host Fred Burton include:

-Her transition from serving in the National Guard into the private sector, and the skills honed during her military tenure that have been instrumental in her success.
-The importance of learning how to ‘sell security’ and its role in shaping national security decisions.
-Security’s role in influencing decisions around office locations.
-Advice for corporate security teams when partnering with real estate or corporate leaders in managing and selecting office space.