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C. Kevin Shannahan
Executive VP and CEO Midwest & Southeast Regions, Hines

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Managing Principal responsible for the development and asset management of projects in the Midwest and Southeast Regions of the United States and new activities throughout South America and Canada.  Member of the Hines Executive Committee.

Education
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Cornell University 1978

Master of Business Administration
Harvard Graduate School of Business 1982

Career Highlights
Led expansion of the firm’s Midwest/Southeast product line from a CBD office core competency to encompass suburban office, mixed use, hotel, residential and land development components.

Responsible for founding the South America Region in 1998 and the Canadian Region in 2004, resulting in landmark office, industrial and residential products.

Created the first successful master planned land development model for the firm.

Summary
Since joining Hines in 1982, Mr. Shannahan has been involved in all phases of the development and management of over 70 million square feet representing in excess of $10 billion. 

Mr. Shannahan was responsible for expanding joint Midwest/ Southeast Regions from a base of 7 million square feet and 100 employees beginning in 1990, to 70 million square feet and over 900 employees today.  He continues to lead human relations programs for the firm, thereby creating the benchmark for associate retention across the U.S.