Carmela Roco
About Carmela Roco
Carmela Roco serves as the Vice President of Lease Audit at Hughes Marino, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in lease audit services, she previously worked at JLL and UBS Financial Services, and holds an MBA from the University of the Philippines.
Work at Hughes Marino
Carmela Roco has served as Vice President of Lease Audit at Hughes Marino since 2021. In this role, she is part of the Portfolio Lease Administration & Advisory team, focusing on providing comprehensive lease audit services. Her responsibilities include overseeing lease audits and ensuring compliance with lease agreements, which contributes to the firm's reputation for excellence in real estate services.
Previous Experience at JLL
Prior to her current role, Carmela Roco worked at JLL in various capacities. She served as Vice President of Lease Audit from 2004 to 2007, where she managed lease audit operations in the Greater New York City Area. Later, she returned to JLL as Senior Lease Audit Manager from 2017 to 2021, continuing her focus on lease audit services and enhancing operational efficiencies.
Experience at UBS Financial Services
Carmela Roco held the position of Director of Lease Administration & Lease Audit at UBS Financial Services, Inc. from 2007 to 2017. During her decade-long tenure in Weehawken, NJ, she was responsible for managing lease administration and audit processes, ensuring that the organization maintained compliance with its lease obligations.
Education and Expertise
Carmela Roco earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of the Philippines. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from Ateneo de Manila University. Her academic background supports her expertise in lease audit services, and she has contributed to the field by writing about landlord operating expenses and CAM reconciliation.