With over 20 years of experience in the real estate sector, Oliver Rodriguez brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to the table as a strategic team leader. He is adept at handling the most challenging projects in real estate in Mexico. Recently, Rodriguez secured the largest and most coveted land bank transaction for MEOR (the fastest-growing Mexican development group), located in the epicenter of Tijuana. Rodriguez has been instrumental in securing over 300 hectares of industrial land for development in the past 24 months, creating highly creative win-win scenarios. His journey began in 2001 with NAI Mexico in Guadalajara, where he completed his professional internship under the mentorship of Luis Miranda, Juan Carlos Rodriguez, and Gary Swedback. Since then, he has been involved in strategic real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing transactions, project development, and build-to-suit construction throughout Mexico.
His Leadership Role at Newmark
As the Executive Managing Director and market leader for Northwest Mexico, Rodriguez has been instrumental in expanding Newmark’s presence and capabilities in the region since he joined the firm in 2017. Based in Tijuana, he oversees the operations and growth of seven offices in Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada, Tecate, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, and Ciudad Juarez, where he leads a team of more than thirty professionals with expertise in various real estate sectors. His team provides comprehensive and tailored solutions to clients in industries such as manufacturing, distribution, medical, automotive, aerospace, and technology.
Key Career Highlights
- Consistently ranked among the Top Five Producers since 2013, based on transaction volume and value
- 28+ Million Square Feet of Transactions: Successfully completed over 12+ MSF of real estate disposition/acquisition transaction deals, and secured development land for 15+ MSF, representing $1.9+ billion transaction volume
- Cross-Border and Cross-Cultural Deals: Expertise in facilitating deals between Mexico and the US, Europe, and Asia
- Awards and Recognition
- Top 10 Industrial Brokers in Mexico
- Invited speaker at various industry events and conferences
Partial List of Clients Served
Lease/Sale Building Transactions:
- Prime Wheel
- MPAA
- Foxconn
- TCL
- Green Logistics
- Sony
- Sanyo
- Sinil Industries
- Panasonic
- SMK
- INZI Display
- Kimstar
- Hyundai (Translead)
- AJU Steel
- Dai Dong
- Wooshin
- BH Tech
- Comex Platech
- Woori
- LS Tech
- Delta Electronics
- Skiva Graphics
- Markwins
- Core Covers
- Jabil Circuit (Nypro)
- Birdair
- Smurfit Kappa
- Össur
- Yakima
- ICON Aircraft
- Nadro
- SSD Plastics
- Sigmatron
- Samsung (Lotte)
- Schlage
- Benchmark Electronics
- Truper
- Maxxon
- TC Manufacturing
- TAW Mexicana
- Seshin
- Alliance Air Products
- Fisher & Paykel
- Jacuzzi
- Honeywell
- Plantronics
- Pentel
- Hisense
- RAM Technologies
- LogistiK
- Passion Splash
- Mattel
- KB Foam
- Secso
Investors / Developers Served:
- Prudential
- Prologis
- MEOR
- Vesta
- Sares Regis
- Grupo El Florido
- El Arca
- ROCA
- Advance
- VIA Capital
- GAVA Capital
- LaSalle IM
- ING Clarion
- Nexxus
- Lintel
- EIRE Capital
- MPAA
- Artha Capital
- RMSG
- REI
- Fibra MTY
- Macquarie
- Verde Realty
- Grupo Barsac
- DEGO
- Fibra Plus
- Fibra Nova
- AXA Seguros
- Lutteroth
- Fibra HD
- Grupo Stiva
- Prosperity
- Grupo Musa
- Grupo Nelson
- Finsa
- Atisa
- AMB
- CPA
- IGS
- IMMM
- Intermex
- Hines
- American Industries
- DCT Industrial
- Fibra UNO
- Frisa
- Upsite
- Fimher
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- German
Professional Achievements
Expertise in Cross-Border and Cross-Cultural Deals: As a global citizen who has lived and studied in both Mexico and Germany, Rodriguez gained a rich and diverse perspective on distinct cultures and business practices. Applies gathered knowledge to facilitate cross-border and cross-cultural deals, especially between Mexico and the rest of the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Rodriguez has established strong and trusting relationships with local authorities, developers, investors, and brokers in the served markets.
Professional Career
- 2017 to Date: Executive Managing Director at Newmark (NMRK) Northwest Mexico, overseeing strategic initiatives and regional growth
- 2013-2017: CEO and Founder of Alpha Mexico, a brokerage firm that merged with NMRK to expand service capabilities
- 2010-2013: Strategic Advisor for NAI Mexico, Inc. in Tijuana-Mexicali, focusing on market analysis and business strategy
- 2006-2010: Project Manager for NAI Mexico, Inc. in Tijuana, leading projects that contributed to the firm’s success
- 2004-2006: Initiated Agave Genuino, a Tequila company targeting the US and German markets, hindered by capital constraints
- 2001-2003: Marketing Assistant for NAI Mexico, Inc. in Guadalajara, enhancing marketing efforts and client relations
Education
- 2005-2006: Postgraduate diploma in Multi-Cultural Business Management from Fachhochschule Schmalkalden, Germany
- 2004-2005: Supported IPADE Guadalajara, gaining social and professional service hours and engaging with Harvard Business Cases to improve understanding of complex business scenarios
- 2000-2004: Bachelor’s Degree in Administration and International Business Management from Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara campus