Widely regarded as a visionary in the commercial real estate industry, Gerald D Hines, the chairman of the international real estate company Hines, founded his namesake company in Houston, Texas, in 1957. He grew the business from a one-man operation into an international real estate investment powerhouse, renowned for developing, owning and managing some of the world’s most recognisable architectural landmarks across five continents. With more than 4,800 employees, Hines is active in 225 cities in 25 countries. In business and private life alike, Gerald Hines was driven by a powerful desire to always know and do more, and to share his enthusiasm with others. An avid adventurer and lover of the outdoors, he was known among his family, friends and colleagues for leading spirited

Source: The Times August 28, 2020 23:15 UTC