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Most Progressive Real Estate Leaders From Asia 2025

In an era where skylines are being reimagined and smart cities are taking root, TradeFlock Magazine proudly presents its latest edition – “Most Progressive Real Estate Leaders From Asia 2025.” This special feature celebrates the trailblazers who are redefining the contours of Asia’s real estate landscape through innovation, resilience, and visionary leadership. At the heart of this edition are exclusive, in-depth conversations with some of Asia’s most influential real estate leaders, who have transformed buildings and cities, and inspired industries through bold thinking and strategic foresight. From navigating economic volatility and regulatory challenges to championing sustainable development and digital transformation, these leaders have consistently steered their organisations toward growth, relevance, and impact.

Beyond a showcase, TradeFlock’s ‘Most Progressive Real Estate Leaders From Asia 2025’ edition is a learning experience. Readers will gain rare insights into the leadership journeys, decision-making frameworks, and success strategies of these real estate pioneers. Whether you’re an investor, a budding entrepreneur, or a seasoned industry professional, this compilation will offer inspiration, actionable wisdom, and a panoramic view of the region’s evolving real estate dynamics.

Anna Ma. Margarita B. Dy

President & CEO

Ayala Land

Anna Ma. Margarita is the first woman to lead the Philippine real estate giant in its history. With over two decades at ALI and a background in economics and strategy from Ateneo, LSE, and Harvard, she blends operational precision with visionary leadership. 

Buds Wenceslao blends entrepreneurial grit with generational vision, transforming a construction legacy into award-winning, future-ready urban ecosystems like Aseana City, where innovation, sustainability, and inclusive design shape Metro Manila’s next frontier.

Buds Wenceslao

Chief Executive Officer

D.M. Wenceslao Group

Rethinking Real Estate Value

Dr. Husam Mohamed Alameri

General Manager

Dr. Husam Mohamed Alameri, General Manager of Baraka Real Estate Development, is redefining real estate in the Middle East, blending sustainability, smart city innovation, and long-term value creation to shape future-ready urban landscapes and investment opportunities.

Huang Shaomei (Echo) is transforming urban development in China by uniting national vision with commercial execution. A trained economist and former policy planner, Echo fuses strategic insight with civic purpose, creating future-ready cities that reflect both societal aspirations and sustainable innovation.

Huang Shaomei (Echo)

Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer

New World Development

Lee Chee Koon

Group Chief Executive Officer

CapitaLand Investment

Lee Chee Koon is a trailblazer who transformed a traditional property empire into one of Asia’s leading global real asset managers. With a sharp eye for structural shifts and a bold, systems-driven mindset, he led CLI’s evolution into an agile, asset-light platform spanning over 45 countries.

Omar Karim stands as one of the UAE’s most influential capital architects. With a rare blend of global finance experience and sovereign-level foresight, he is redefining how a nation deploys capital to shape its economic future.At the heart of his impact is the bold consolidation of major Dubai entities into one streamlined investment platform.

Omar Karim

Group Chief Investment Officer

Dubai Holding

Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi

Group CEO

The Frasers Property Group

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Panote is reimagining how cities are built, experienced, and sustained. Under his vision, real estate transcends steel and glass; it becomes a platform for thriving communities, environmental stewardship, and purposeful innovation. He has scaled Frasers Property into a globally integrated powerhouse, operating across more than 70 cities and four continents

Pham Nhat Vuong rose from humble beginnings to become Vietnam’s first billionaire. He transformed Vingroup into a powerhouse spanning real estate, retail, healthcare, education, and electric vehicles, championing innovation, sustainability, and Vietnam’s global economic presence.

Pham Nhat Vuong

Founder & Chairman

Vingroup

Rogelio Vinluan

AVP-Mindanao Engineering Area Head

Rogelio “Roger” brings over 25 years of experience in Philippine real estate. From early roots in agriculture to managing major developments across Metro Manila, Luzon, and Mindanao, Roger blends technical expertise with bold leadership. He is now shaping resilient, community-focused projects that redefine growth and sustainability. 

Talal drives strategic growth through cross-border investments, mixed-use developments, and global market integration. With 20+ years of leadership across real estate, hospitality, and capital markets, he is recognised for advancing sustainable development, governance excellence, and regional influence on a global stage.

Talal Jassim Mohammad Al-Bahar

Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Kuwait Real Estate Co.

Anna Ma. Margarita B. Dy

President & CEO

Ayala Land

Anna Ma. Margarita is the first woman to lead the Philippine real estate giant in its history. With over two decades at ALI and a background in economics and strategy from Ateneo, LSE, and Harvard, she blends operational precision with visionary leadership. 

Buds Wenceslao

Chief Executive Officer

D.M. Wenceslao Group

Buds Wenceslao blends entrepreneurial grit with generational vision, transforming a construction legacy into award-winning, future-ready urban ecosystems like Aseana City, where innovation, sustainability, and inclusive design shape Metro Manila’s next frontier.

Rethinking Real Estate Value
Dr. Husam Mohamed Alameri

General Manager

Dr. Husam Mohamed Alameri, General Manager of Baraka Real Estate Development, is redefining real estate in the Middle East, blending sustainability, smart city innovation, and long-term value creation to shape future-ready urban landscapes and investment opportunities.

Huang Shaomei (Echo)

Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer

New World Development

Huang Shaomei (Echo) is transforming urban development in China by uniting national vision with commercial execution. A trained economist and former policy planner, Echo fuses strategic insight with civic purpose, creating future-ready cities that reflect both societal aspirations and sustainable innovation.

Lee Chee Koon

Group Chief Executive Officer

CapitaLand Investment

Lee Chee Koon is a trailblazer who transformed a traditional property empire into one of Asia’s leading global real asset managers. With a sharp eye for structural shifts and a bold, systems-driven mindset, he led CLI’s evolution into an agile, asset-light platform spanning over 45 countries. 

Omar Karim

Group Chief Investment Officer

Dubai Holding

Omar Karim stands as one of the UAE’s most influential capital architects. With a rare blend of global finance experience and sovereign-level foresight, he is redefining how a nation deploys capital to shape its economic future.At the heart of his impact is the bold consolidation of major Dubai entities into one streamlined investment platform.

Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi

Group CEO

The Frasers Property Group

Panote is reimagining how cities are built, experienced, and sustained. Under his vision, real estate transcends steel and glass; it becomes a platform for thriving communities, environmental stewardship, and purposeful innovation. He has scaled Frasers Property into a globally integrated powerhouse, operating across more than 70 cities and four continents

Pham Nhat Vuong

Founder & Chairman

Vingroup

Pham Nhat Vuong rose from humble beginnings to become Vietnam’s first billionaire. He transformed Vingroup into a powerhouse spanning real estate, retail, healthcare, education, and electric vehicles, championing innovation, sustainability, and Vietnam’s global economic presence.

Rogelio Vinluan

AVP-Mindanao Engineering Area Head

Rogelio “Roger” brings over 25 years of experience in Philippine real estate. From early roots in agriculture to managing major developments across Metro Manila, Luzon, and Mindanao, Roger blends technical expertise with bold leadership. He is now shaping resilient, community-focused projects that redefine growth and sustainability. 

Talal Jassim Mohammad Al-Bahar

Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Kuwait Real Estate Co.

Talal drives strategic growth through cross-border investments, mixed-use developments, and global market integration. With 20+ years of leadership across real estate, hospitality, and capital markets, he is recognised for advancing sustainable development, governance excellence, and regional influence on a global stage.