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Our third annual installment of the top leaders in the commercial real estate industry, as decided by the people who work for and with them.

Decades of experience, innovative thinking put to work, multiple success stories and well-earned expertise on the industry battlefield have allowed these leaders to hone their skills and earn become grandmasters of the CRE game.

Call it determination, charisma, ambition or simple chutzpa—these individuals make things happen against all odds. It's little wonder then, that they're among the most enterprising leaders on this year's list.

Be it through their dedication to their employees, the broader CRE community or general social causes, these leaders' efforts go toward making the world—and the industry—a better place.

As the world around them evolves, CRE firms are making conscious efforts to not only bridge demographic and cultural gaps, but to also attract diverse talent and better reflect the communities in which they operate.

A new generation of partners are stepping up to carry forward George Smith Partners' history of collaborative leadership, co-ownership and client-first ideology.

Opportunities are available in almost every investment class but the overriding theme in this part of the cycle is buying scale.

The sector is riding high on strong fundamentals and rich deal flow. But the competitive market is also driving owners to find ways to distinguish their properties.