Washington, USA – The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has announced the appointment of Angela Cain as its global chief executive officer, effective September 3, 2024.

Cain brings more than 25 years of global non-profit and leadership experience in the corporate real estate sector.

Cain most recently served as CEO of CoreNet Global, a professional association for corporate real estate executives, where she led the transformation of its strategic direction, mission, vision, culture, and value proposition through organizational and operational changes that enhanced growth and impact. Before joining CoreNet Global, Cain served as CEO of a state branch of the National Association of REALTORS and as Vice President of Global Events for NACORE International.

“Angela’s exceptional management experience, real estate acumen, and global perspective make her the perfect fit to accelerate our mission,” said Diane Hoskins, Global Chair of ULI and Global Co-Chair of Gensler. “She has a demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation among members, driving shared objectives and impactful outcomes across the industry. Her capacity to shape organizational culture and build consensus among staff, combined with her clear and decisive leadership approach, reinforced why she was the right choice for this role.”

“I am fortunate to have been afforded this amazing opportunity to join a world-class organization doing mission and member-driven work that advances the built environment,” said incoming ULI Global CEO Angela Cain.

“I come to the position eager to listen and learn from the globally recognized expertise of ULI’s members, volunteer leaders, donors, and staff – and ready to enhance the organization’s value proposition.”