National real estate development and construction services provider The McShane Companies announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Molly McShane as Chief Executive Officer effective October 1, 2020. Ms. McShane previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer.
âDuring this time of transformation, there is no better person to lead The McShane Companies than Molly,â said Jim McShane, company Founder and Chairman of the Board. âMolly is a proven leader with a clear business vision and the ability to bring people together. Her vision for growth and diversification is exactly what The McShane Companies needs as we enter our next chapter.â
Since joining the company in 2002, McShane has spearheaded strategic initiatives across its portfolio of services, notably its expansion into new geographic markets and a conscious effort to create a diverse workplace. During her tenure as Chief Operating Officer, the organization posted record growth. (The McShane Companies posted $1.3 billion in construction revenues in 2019 and ranked #41 among Contractors in Building Design+Construction's 2020 Giants 400 rankings.) Before serving as COO, Molly was Chief Investment Officer â and the first woman to rise to the C-suite leadership level in the firmâs history.
âIt is a privilege to be part of an organization that delivers high-quality services and innovative solutions to the best clients. We are committed to developing the most talented professionals into leaders, and we will do our part to improve and give back to the communities in which we operate,â said McShane. âIÂ am committed to upholding the principles of ethics and service that have gotten us to where we are today.â
McShane was named NAIOP Chicagoâs first female President in 2018. She was also a founding co-chair of WLI Chicagoâs executive board. Crainâs Chicago Business has included her on its lists of Notable Women in Construction and Notable Women in Commercial Real Estate. She was also named to GlobeSt.âs Women of Influence Hall of Fame and received Connect Mediaâs Women in Real Estate Award.
McShane received an undergraduate degree in marketing from Boston College and an MBA from Northwestern Universityâs Kellogg School of Management.
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