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Andres F. Cueto

Andres F. Cueto

Corporate Real Estate Executive

15+ years translating complex portfolio decisions into measurable business value — across global footprints, capital projects, and workplace transformations.

(713) 234-0262 Houston, TX MSRE
15+
Years in CRE leadership
$29M
HQ project delivered
Global
Portfolio experience
MSRE
Master's in Real Estate

Adept at influencing senior stakeholders and delivering scalable, financially disciplined real estate strategies that balance cost, employee experience, and risk.

Portfolio Strategy & Optimization

Enterprise-wide real estate strategy across global footprints — acquisitions, dispositions, lease strategy, consolidations, and market entry/exit decisions aligned to business objectives.

Financial Acumen & Capital Planning

Multi-year CapEx forecasting, cost-variance reporting, M&A due diligence and integration, long-term financial modeling, and ROI-driven investment decisions for global portfolios.

Workplace Strategy & Design

Hospitality-first environments that earn the commute — leading end-to-end design, construction, and workplace experience programs that align physical space to culture and performance.

Transactions & Lease Strategy

Complex lease negotiations, site selection, location strategy, and vendor/contract management across large matrixed organizations and global operating models.

Cross-functional Leadership

Executive-level communication and stakeholder influence across Finance, HR, Legal, IT, and Operations — building high-performing teams and delivering through complex matrixed environments.

Facility Management & Operations

Business continuity planning, facility operations, security program management, and data-driven decision-making to drive efficiency and sustainable portfolio performance.

2022 — Present
TDECU
Houston, TX
VP, Corporate Real Estate & Security

Led end-to-end delivery of a $29M headquarters project at Central Park Post Oak — uniting TDECU's teams under one roof for the first time in decades. Directed workplace strategy, facilities, security operations, and a hospitality-first design philosophy that drove sustained engagement and soaring Employee Experience scores six months post-occupancy.

Capital Projects Workplace Strategy Facilities Management Security Operations Employee Experience
2018 — 2022
PNC / BBVA USA
Houston, TX
Senior Real Estate Manager

Managed a large multi-state retail and commercial portfolio through the BBVA–PNC acquisition and integration, overseeing transactions, lease strategy, and portfolio rationalization across a complex M&A environment.

M&A Integration Portfolio Management Lease Strategy Multi-state Portfolio
Prior
Various Organizations
US
Progressive CRE Leadership Roles

15+ years of progressive experience across corporate real estate, asset management, capital planning, and workplace operations in large, matrixed organizations. Consistent focus on portfolio optimization, cost reduction, and aligning real estate strategy to enterprise priorities.

Asset Management Transaction Management Vendor Management Business Continuity
$29M
HQ project delivered — TDECU Central Park Post Oak headquarters
$9.75M
In cost savings achieved through portfolio optimization and lease strategy
$8.6M+
Additional savings driven through vendor consolidation and contract management
120%
Productivity improvement delivered through workplace transformation initiatives
23%
Employee engagement lift following intentional investment in the physical environment
800
Employees centralized at BBVA Compass Plaza, Houston — LEED Gold certified, 2014 HBJ Landmark Award winner

"This office is an investment in our people, our culture, and our future. It represents a belief that when we create meaningful spaces for our teams to thrive, they'll create meaningful outcomes for our members."

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"The modern office shouldn't be measured by how full it is, but by the meaningful collaboration and community that happens there, which couldn't happen anywhere else."

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"Space has created a radically different environment, where communication and interaction are key to changing the approach to work."

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Photos: Aaron Thompson

Corporate

VP / SVP, Corporate Real Estate

Strategic leadership of global CRE functions — portfolio, transactions, workplace, and capital programs — reporting to C-suite at mid-to-large enterprises.

Advisory

Independent Consulting

Portfolio strategy, workplace transformation, M&A real estate integration, and organizational design for companies navigating significant real estate transitions.

Governance

Board Advisory Roles

Contributing CRE and operational expertise to boards and advisory committees in real estate, financial services, and technology sectors.

Target sectors include technology, financial services, professional services, and energy. Open to US-based roles (Houston preferred) and global strategy positions. Comfortable with remote, hybrid, and in-office configurations at the executive level.

Education

Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE)
Graduate degree in real estate finance, investment, and strategy
Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate foundation in business and real estate

Core competencies

Portfolio Optimization Capital Planning Lease Strategy M&A Integration Workplace Strategy Vendor Management Financial Forecasting Business Continuity Design & Construction Executive Communications Team Development Risk Mitigation

Let's connect

If your organization is navigating a real estate transformation, building a global CRE function, or looking for experienced executive leadership, I'd welcome a conversation.