Maria Giesemann
About Maria Giesemann
Maria Giesemann serves as Vice President at The Instant Group, where she leads managed solution delivery in the Americas. With extensive experience in real estate and workspace design, she focuses on creating innovative office environments and incorporates concierge services into her projects.
Current Role at The Instant Group
Maria Giesemann serves as Vice President at The Instant Group, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads the managed solution delivery in the Americas, focusing on designing bespoke and innovative workspaces for clients. Her responsibilities include incorporating five-star concierge service into office environments and utilizing financial engineering, design, and data analytics to introduce flexibility into leased office portfolios.
Previous Experience at The Instant Group
Prior to her current role, Maria Giesemann held several positions at The Instant Group. She served as Associate Director from 2018 to 2019, Director from 2019 to 2020, and Senior Director from 2020 to 2021. Each of these roles contributed to her expertise in workspace design and management solutions, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of client needs in the commercial real estate sector.
Experience at JLL
Maria Giesemann worked at JLL in various capacities from 2010 to 2016. Her roles included Summer Project Manager/Capital Markets, Associate - Capital Markets, Senior Associate, and Vice President. During her tenure, she gained significant experience in real estate finance and acquisitions, particularly in the Chicago and Miami/Fort Lauderdale areas.
Educational Background
Maria Giesemann holds a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. She also earned a Master of City and Regional Planning (MCP) from the same institution in 2004. Additionally, she completed an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship at The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business from 2009 to 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in urban planning and financial analysis.
Early Career Experience
Maria Giesemann began her career with an internship at IDC Asesores Financieros in Guatemala City in 2000. She also interned at University City District in Philadelphia in 2002. These early experiences provided her with foundational skills in financial analysis and urban development, which she later applied in her professional roles.