Lou Nowikas
About Lou Nowikas
Lou Nowikas serves as the Vice President of Real Estate and Facility Planning at Hearst Corporation, where he has worked since 2004. He oversees Hearst's real estate portfolio in New York and has held various roles within the company, including director of real estate and facilities planning after the completion of Hearst Tower.
Work at Hearst
Lou Nowikas joined Hearst in 2004, initially serving as Manager of Special Projects in Real Estate and Facility Planning. He progressed to Director of Operations in the same department from 2006 to 2008. After the completion of Hearst Tower, he became the Director of Real Estate and Facilities Planning. In 2011, he was promoted to Vice President of Real Estate and Facility Planning. In his current role, he manages Hearst's real estate portfolio in New York, overseeing operations related to property management, mail and food services, and wellness facilities.
Education and Expertise
Lou Nowikas holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University, where he studied from 1985 to 1990. He furthered his education with a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2001 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in real estate and facility planning, enabling him to effectively manage complex projects and operations.
Background
Before joining Hearst, Lou Nowikas gained extensive experience in project management. He worked at Warner Lambert as a Project Manager from 1990 to 1997, followed by a role at CUH2A from 1997 to 2000. He then served as a Project Manager at Goldman Sachs from 2001 to 2004. His diverse background in project management laid the foundation for his subsequent roles at Hearst Corporation.
Achievements
Lou Nowikas has been actively involved in various organizations beyond his role at Hearst. He sits on the executive board of the New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation and is a member of the NYC United Way Gridiron Gala event committee. He has also served as the past chair and is currently an advisory board member of the New York Chapter of CoreNet Global, reflecting his commitment to the real estate and facility planning community.