Lisa Picard

Lisa Picard is a seasoned real estate professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry. She was the President and CEO of EQ Office, a company wholly owned by Blackstone, where she led the vision and strategy for a portfolio valued at over $27 billion.13 During her tenure, she was known for driving innovative and high-quality projects that emphasized customer experience and sustainability.1

Picard holds two master's degrees from MIT and has a strong background in developing complex real estate projects, including office, multifamily, hotel, and mixed-use developments.1 Before her role at EQ Office, she opened the West Coast office for Skanska Commercial Development and held leadership positions at Canyon Ranch Resorts and Hines.1

In 2022, Lisa Picard transitioned to Sway Ventures as a Partner, focusing on PropTech investments. Her role involves investing in sustainable digital transformations within the real estate sector.14 Additionally, she serves as an advisor at Oxygen Investment Management.2