Carol Waldmann | Office Space - A Critical Engagement Tool

Richard Costello connects with Carol Waldmann.

A corporate real estate leader with over 20 years of progressive senior management experience within the public and private sectors.  Carol is the Director, Global Facilities and Real Estate for Hootsuite responsible for real estate transactions, renovations, and construction projects for Hootsuite’s offices across 11 different countries.  Prior to joining Hootsuite in 2019, Carol was a Senior Manager, real estate services at BC Hydro, in which she led a large team in delivering a range of strategic and core real estate services for the crown corporation.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

•  Carol’s unique background and career journey to date.  
• Pros and cons of working in real estate opportunities in the public sector.
• The unique space needs of tech companies.
• The joys of overseeing a global portfolio.
• What went into redesigning Hootsuite’s HO 
• What’s happening in the current market with some of the headwinds facing Canadian tech companies.
• The role that the office plays in driving employee engagement.
• Predictions and future trends.

Link to video featuring Hootsuite’s recently redesigned office: https://builtin.com/company-culture/Hootsuite-inclusive-HQ-redesign