Duke Realty in the “Sweet Spot” Between Traditional and E-Commerce Customers

Jim Connor, CEO of Duke Realty Corp. (NYSE: DRE), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWorld 2016: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge.

Connor discussed the balance of demand between the company’s traditional retail customers and e-commerce clients.

“We’re in the absolute sweet spot right now…It’s the best of both worlds,” Connor said.

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Duke Realty CEO Reflects on Accomplishments as Retirement Nears

Denny Oklak, chairman and CEO of Duke Realty Corp. (NYSE: DRE), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWorld 2015: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the Wynn Las Vegas.

Oklak, who is stepping down as CEO at the end of the year, reflected on his tenure at the helm of Duke.

Oklak pointed out that as CEO for almost 12 years, he has been able to accomplish many of the goals he set for the company.

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Duke Realty Sees Solid Fundamentals in Industrial, Medical Office Portfolios

Denny Oklak, chairman and CEO of Duke Realty Corp. (NYSE: DRE), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview during REITWeek 2015: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York.

With bulk distribution facilities now making up more than 70 percent of Duke’s portfolio, Oklak provided an overview of industrial market fundamentals.

“The industrial business is really very good at this time,” he said. Oklak noted that Duke’s in-service occupancy rates within its bulk industrial portfolios are at almost 97 percent.

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