On December 9, celebrate the leadership and skills of our 2019 Champions in real estate development, land use and city-building. The Champions reflect the strength of the region’s real estate development industry through the responsible use of land to create thriving communities worldwide. As we celebrate our Champions, we welcome Diana Reid, from Pittsburgh, PA.
Diana is a Rewired Executive and keynote speaker has been a forward – thinking financial services leader, most recently as Head of PNC Bank’s commercial real estate business. Diana was named by American Banker as one of the “Most Powerful Women in Banking” (2010-2018). During her career she has led more than 1,000 employees serving commercial real estate companies in the US and Canada, navigating the division through the financial crisis to emerge and thrive. Under her leadership, the bank’s commitment grew from $15B to over $50B in commercial real estate credit exposure, and the division delivered fivefold growth in revenue and profitability.
Diana will share her story of being an innovative financial services leader for over 39 years. Throughout her career, Diana has dedicated her energy to the advancement in business of under-represented groups, through personal advocacy and the ULI Women’s Leadership Initiative, the C200 Foundation, and establishment of PNC Women Connect and Men As Allies.
On behalf of the Women’s Leadership Initiative, we would like to recognize the following women, chosen as our 2019 Champions in Real Estate.
Laura Belcher, Habitat for Humanity Charlotte Debra Campbell, City of Asheville Darlene Heater, University City Partners Rachel Russell Krenz, Ram Realty Advisors Mary Beth Kuzmanovich, Lillibridge Healthcare Services
Elizabeth McMillan, Crescent Communities Dionne Nelson, Laurel Street Partners Alysia Osborne, City of Charlotte Julie Porter, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership, Inc. Ellen Rogers, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Pam Wideman, City of Charlotte
This event is sponsored by the Women’s Leadership Initiative – Registration is open to all interested in attending.