WILLIAM KISTLER

In 2004 the Urban Land Institute named Bill Kistler as president of ULI Europe. Mr. Kistler brings over 25 years of international real estate industry experience to this role. ULI–the Urban Land Institute is a nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Founded in 1936, the institute now has more than 34,000 members worldwide representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines, working in private enterprise and public service. As the preeminent, multidisciplinary real estate forum, ULI facilitates the open exchange of ideas, information and experience among local, national and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places.
Prior to joining ULI, Mr. Kistler was founder and Managing Director of Equinox Partners, an advisory and executive search firm with five offices in Europe and the United States. Before this, he was General Manager of the resort/community development division of the Disney Development Company, responsible for the Disneyland Paris - Val d'Europe project. Prior to Disney, Kistler was Vice President of Design & Construction for JMB Properties in Chicago, where he led the redevelopment of office and retail assets throughout the US. He is an Architect and graduate of the University of Southern California, Mr. Kistler is an active member of numerous professional organizations and frequent speaker on urban issues and real estate industry trends.