EQ Office Appoints Kristin Molano to Lead Northern California Region

San Francisco-Based Molano to Drive Regional Company Strategy

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EQ Office (“EQ”) today announced it has appointed Kristin Molano as its Senior Vice President, Northern California to be based in San Francisco.

In this role, Ms. Molano will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the existing Northern California portfolio across San Francisco, Silicon Valley and San Jose, as well as helping to shape company strategy in the region.

Ms. Molano brings over 12 years of commercial real estate expertise, including significant experience sourcing, evaluating, and operating office assets in Northern California. She joins EQ Office from Swift Real Estate Partners where she was responsible for acquisitions and asset management in the San Francisco Bay Area. Previously, Ms. Molano worked for the Jay Paul Company working in acquisitions and capital markets with a primary focus on Silicon Valley and San Jose. Ms. Molano got her start in real estate working in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Wells Fargo Bank.

“Kristin is an established real estate professional with strong market knowledge and relationships that make her the ideal fit to lead the EQ portfolio in Northern California, and we’re excited to welcome her to the team,” said Josh Hatfield, Chief Operating Officer at EQ Office. “We’re confident that Kristin will be a key contributor and leader as we continue to develop and execute our strategy in the market.”

“EQ Office is known for operating dynamic, creative workplaces across the U.S., and I am excited to contribute to EQ’s vision and service for customers in Northern California,” said Ms. Molano. “I’ve spent my career honing my expertise in commercial real estate investing, and I’ve developed a deep understanding of the Bay Area market. I look forward to working alongside EQ Office leadership and local teams in Northern California to drive forward EQ Office’s regional strategy.”

About EQ Office

EQ Office is Blackstone’s U.S. office operating company with best-in-class expertise across acquisitions, asset management, leasing, redevelopment & property operations. EQ’s focus is to create and operate inspiring workplace destinations by offering solutions that blend the best of work, home, and hospitality. Our diverse team of about 140 professionals currently operate a portfolio of approximately 20 million square feet for nearly 1,000 customers across major U.S. markets including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Seattle.