Evan Maquiling

Operations Head-APMEA @ Wipro

About

I am a Corporate Real Estate leader with over 20 years of experience delivering high-impact real estate strategies across Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.My focus today is on transforming real estate through AI, data, and digital innovation—moving beyond traditional portfolio management into intelligent, predictive, and adaptive workplace ecosystems.I specialize in: -AI-enabled real estate transactions and portfolio optimization -M&A due diligence (lease risk, compliance, portfolio strategy)- Market intelligence and predictive analytics -Workplace transformation and hybrid strategy design- Large-scale operations across multi-country portfoliosAt Wipro, I lead real estate and workplace strategy across 23 countries, supporting 15,000+ employees, with a strong focus on:-Cost optimization-AI-driven decision-making-Future-ready workplace designPreviously, I held leadership roles at CBRE and Caterpillar, managing complex real estate portfolios and delivering high-value transactions exceeding $1B.

Country

Singapore

City

Singapore

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Facility Master Planning, Property Management Systems, Plant Maintenance, Contact Center Operations, Contact Center Management, Customer Service Management, Customer Retention, Planned Preventative Maintenance, Change Management, Customer Service Operations, Business Management, Maintenance Management, Culture Change, Construction Safety, Written Communication, Manufacturing Operations, Soft Skills, Talent Management, Working with Tenants, Lease Administration

Experience

Operations Head-APMEA

Wipro

2022-1 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

Singapore

Regional Lead of Corporate Real Estate Services in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA)

Regional Alliance Director/ Regional Property Manager

CBRE

2021-7 - 2022-1 · 7 mos

Singapore

Lead the CBRE APAC ex. Bengaluru IFM team in conjunction with Goldman Sachs Corporate and Workplace Solutions.

Regional Property Manager

CBRE

2018-11 - 2022-1 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Singapore

• Regional Property Management lead working in conjunction with Goldman Sachs Corporate and Workplace Solutions. • Integrated facility management functions in Goldman Sachs’s supporting key workplaces in SEA Japan, ANZ, and India

Facilities & Development Manager: SEA-Japan Operation and AP Projects and Developments

Caterpillar Inc.

2015-12 - 2018-8 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Singapore

1. Company owner representative in operating corporate regional headquarter in Singapore, and other share office facilities in SEA (land, building assets, and building facilities service). 2. Accountable in executing building related major projects in AP region.

Global Facilities-Asia Pacific Projects and Development Head

Caterpillar Inc.

2014-1 - 2015-12 · 2 yrs

Supervise team in Asia Pacific in conducting program management and client representation for building and manufacturing facility design, construction, and commissioning. Specialize in medium to large earthmoving production and component manufacturing facility. Global Facilities Regional Capital Coordinator

Facilities Planning Group Lead

Caterpillar Inc.

2011-2 - 2014-1 · 3 yrs

Asial Pacific (outside China)

Program management and client representation for building and manufacturing facility design, construction, and commissioning. Specialize in medium to large earthmoving production and component manufacturing facility Subject matter expert for large/heavy manufacturing building design and construction in Asia Pacific (outside China)

Engineering Services Supervisor

Caterpillar Inc.

2008-5 - 2011-2 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Singapore

Remanufacturing facility for large mining truck engine and drive train component - Capital coordinator, process owner - Building and production equipment maintenance management - Facility Security, Health and Safety management

Operation Executive

CBM Pte Ltd

2007-12 - 2008-5 · 6 mos

Singapore

General Management Services •Property Management •Ensure Compliance with Regulatory Requirements •Professional Consultancy Services Maintenance and Inspection Services •Maintenance Management •Supervision and Certification of Works •Audit and Inspection of Facilities

Building Officer

Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC)

2001 - 2007 · 6 yrs

-Supervisor for a group of estate and facilities managers in operating various commercial estates and lifesyle center. -Coach and supervise faciility managers in facilities start up programs of commercial centers under construction.