Laura Hines-Pierce is the Co-Chief Executive Officer at Hines, a global real estate firm. She graduated from Duke University with a BA in Economics and Art History and received her MBA from Harvard University. She has been instrumental in driving innovation and efficiency within the firm, focusing on ESG and DEI initiatives. She has led significant projects, including the development of River Point, a 1.1 million-square-foot office tower in Chicago. She is also a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, leading the OneHines Womens Network.