I hired Ward Richmond because I needed a fast-paced individual who specializes in solutions for 3PLs and could deliver a comprehensive solution that maximized site value and enabled me to close the deal. His market intelligence and relentless effort on this project undoubtedly helped us secure the business with this new, Fortune 500 customer.
Ward Richmond understands the 3PL business. We rely on Ward to help solve our customers’ supply chain opportunities and provide them with logistics solutions that fit their needs.
Ward has consistently demonstrated a high level of customer service, a strong work ethic, and comprehensive understanding of transportation & logistics-related real estate.
Ward and his team have consistently delivered a high level of customer service over the course of several years and hundreds of transactions by working closely with our team in an effort to assist us with developing and implementing creative real estate solutions.
Positive attitude and customer-centered approach made for a great working relationship.
Ward and his team have consistently exceeded our expectations while working closely with our Properties Team to execute our real estate strategies and achieve our stated objectives.
The Colliers team worked quickly and efficiently to leverage their local market relationships to find KW multiple short term, flexible space solutions in an expedient and professional manner.
Ward has acted as our strategic real estate partner for several years having assisted our team during our rapid growth by utilizing strong relationships and unparalleled market knowledge to source off-market opportunities for property expansion needs.
Corporate real estate solutions
By Ward Richmond
Head of North American Real Estate for Maersk
Grew up on Poland, in a somewhat isolated city
Did all the typical kid stuff, running around, hanging out with friends
Didn’t really get to know the way the world works until his college years of 19+
Deeply resisted appreciation for the beautiful country around his hometown until he was in his 30’s
University in Warsaw found him great friends and experimenting with life
It was the most impactful part of his life by far
Met his future/current wife in Buenos Aires while on assignment for the Polish State Dept.
PLUG!! Fried. The Burnout Podcast with Cait Donovan(link below)
Almost went down the PHD road, but wanted more life experience than just academia
The want to be able to be and move with the woman he loved, drove him to supply chain real estate
Marcin started in SCRE with a Korean based shipping company
DHL was his next stop on the SCRE path
When starting with Maersk, Marcin was luckily based in Prague where his love was also located
He was chewing up Europe in the sense that he was getting them into a BUNCH of Eastern Europe
Advice to younger self : Be more adventurous
Greatest Failure : Losing his relationship with his sister
Morning Ritual : Rows 3-4x a week, up at 4:45, on the water at 5:30, silent time for breakfast and coffee
Favorite Hotel : Mystery hotel in Playa Del Carmen with a cool story around it
Favorite Restaurant : Burrito Truck on beach in San Diego
Book Rec : “Koresh: The True Story” -Stephan Talty
Current Jam : Polish Rap/Hip-Hop
Charity : Local Dog Shelters
$100M Briefcase : Trailer Yards on 4-5 key markets
2023 Visionboard : Riding the vibe of life currently
Connect with JMac:
LinkedIn: Marcin Chojnowski
Show Notes:
Fried. The Burnout Podcast
Spotify
Apple
Connect with Ward:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wardrichmond
Instagram: @ward214tx
Website: TruckinOn.com
YouTube: Supply Chain Real Estate
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