122. Annie Draper: Director of Product Strategy, Flex Office at Hines, on Scaling Flexible Workspaces Globally

Flex Uncensored - A Coworking Podcast

In this episode of the Flex Uncensored Podcast, Kurt Patrick and Giovanni Palavicini sit down with Annie Draper, Director of Product Strategy for Flex Office at Hines, to talk about her journey in the flex workspace industry, the exciting projects at Hines, and how the company is scaling flexible workspace solutions on a global level. From her early days at Carr to leading strategy at Hines, Annie offers insights into the future of flex spaces, how landlords can integrate flexible office solutions, and the evolving needs of tenants.

Here's what Gio and Annie discussed:

• Annie’s career journey from Carr to Hines and her deep experience in the flex office industry

• The launch of the Square Collection at Hines and what makes it unique

• How Hines is adapting flex space offerings for both small and large tenants in different markets

• The challenge of balancing spec suites and coworking within the flex office ecosystem

• Future trends in the flex office space and what’s on the horizon for Hines

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Annie on LinkedIn
• Hines website
• Kurt on LinkedIn

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