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Li Ya Ow

Summary

Leasing Manager experienced in industrial and logistics real estate, securing major wins including a ~350,000 sqft tenant and a landmark 10-year lease. Strong in lease structuring, tenant negotiations, and portfolio occupancy strategies, with proven stakeholder management skills. Currently broadening exposure to portfolio analysis to prepare for a transition into asset management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Leasing Manager

ESR Property Services Pte. Ltd.
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed leasing for ESR REIT’s logistics cluster, overseeing a portfolio of 5.7 million sqft and 70+ tenants across multiple logistics assets.
  • Secured one of the portfolio’s largest commitments with a ~350,000 sqft logistics client, significantly enhancing occupancy and long-term revenue visibility.
  • Negotiated and structured a landmark 10-year logistics lease—rare in the market—setting a precedent for long-term tenancy and strengthening portfolio stability.
  • Led renewal, expansion, and consolidation negotiations, consistently achieving price premiums on negotiated deals.
  • Developed leasing strategies to minimise vacancy gaps, balance short-term licences with long-term anchors, and optimise rental yields.
  • Conducted market research and benchmarking to guide pricing and maintain competitiveness in the industrial/logistics sector.
  • Collaborated with asset management, property management, and legal teams to secure approvals, ensure compliance, and deliver leasing outcomes aligned with portfolio objectives.
  • Supported management reporting on occupancy forecasts and leasing pipelines, with growing involvement in portfolio analysis to prepare for transition into asset management.

Account Manager, Leasing

CapitaLand Limited
01.2019 - Current
  • Managed leasing for a portfolio of hi-specs industrial assets, overseeing 80+ tenant accounts across IT, manufacturing, and retail sectors.
  • Led negotiations for renewals, expansions, and consolidations, consistently achieving rental uplifts of 5%+ on negotiated deals.
  • Built strong tenant relationships through engagement to understand business needs, future plans, and decision-making processes, aligning space solutions to support long-term occupancy.
  • Coordinated with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes for both landlord and tenants, ensuring sustainable portfolio performance.

Principal Executive, Leasing

Singapore Land Authority
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Managed a portfolio of 70+ accounts across F&B, retail, and childcare sectors, strengthening tenant–agency relationships and ensuring smooth lease management.
  • Engaged tenants, sector players, and agencies to understand space utilisation needs, shaping leasing strategies and estate planning decisions.
  • Led renewal negotiations, achieving price premiums and securing favourable lease terms for the agency.
  • Streamlined processes by formulating leasing policies and driving the digitalisation of the plan endorsement process.
  • Spearheaded estate improvement projects, identifying infrastructure upgrades and coordinating contractors to deliver enhancements that improved estate value.

  • Secondary Appointment – Employee Engagement Committee
  • Organised lunchtime talks for colleagues, sourcing external partners, facilitating sessions, and coordinating logistics.
  • Planned and executed quarterly company-wide hawker excursions, managing transport and publicity, achieving ~120 sign-ups per event.

Education

BBA - Business Management, Marketing and Operations Management

Singapore Management University
Singapore
01.2016

Skills

  • Lease Structuring & Tenant Strategy
  • Market Research & Benchmarking
  • Tenant Relationship Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Portfolio Analysis (developing financial modelling skills)

Certification

  • Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) licence
  • Completed Real Estate Salesperson course
  • Active licence since Jan 2022

Timeline

Assistant Leasing Manager

ESR Property Services Pte. Ltd.
05.2023 - Current

Account Manager, Leasing

CapitaLand Limited
01.2019 - Current

Principal Executive, Leasing

Singapore Land Authority
01.2016 - 01.2019

BBA - Business Management, Marketing and Operations Management

Singapore Management University

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