Helen Ng, PhD
About Helen Ng, PhD
Helen Ng, PhD, serves as the Head of Global Real Estate at Spencer Stuart, a position she has held since 2019. She has extensive experience in real estate and consulting, having previously worked at firms such as JLL, Deloitte, and BDO USA.
Current Position at Spencer Stuart
Helen Ng serves as the Head of Global Real Estate at Spencer Stuart, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees the firm's real estate strategies and initiatives on a global scale. Her leadership focuses on optimizing real estate portfolios and enhancing operational efficiencies within the organization. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she contributes to the strategic direction of the company's real estate services.
Previous Experience at BDO USA, LLP
Before joining Spencer Stuart, Helen Ng worked at BDO USA, LLP as the Corporate Real Estate Leader from 2014 to 2019. During her tenure, she was responsible for managing corporate real estate strategies and operations, ensuring alignment with the firm's business objectives. Her experience in this role contributed to her expertise in real estate management and strategic consulting.
Experience at JLL
Helen Ng held the position of Vice President - Strategic Consulting at JLL for a brief period in 2014. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she worked for eight months, focusing on strategic initiatives within the real estate sector. This role allowed her to further develop her skills in real estate consulting and strategic planning.
Career at Deloitte
From 2006 to 2014, Helen Ng worked at Deloitte as a Strategy and Operations Manager. Her eight-year tenure in New York, New York, involved leading various strategic projects and operational improvements. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in strategy development and execution, which she later applied in her real estate roles.
Early Career at University of Illinois
Helen Ng began her career as the Assistant Director - Real Estate Services at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 1999 to 2004. In this role, she managed real estate services for the university, gaining valuable experience in real estate operations and management. Her work laid the groundwork for her future roles in corporate real estate.