Ray Lawler
Managing Partner, Head of Americas / Los Angeles, CA
Ray Lawler serves as Head of Americas, leading Hines’ real estate initiatives across development, acquisition, financing, marketing, and operations in the United States, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Panama, and Costa Rica. He is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.
Ray joined Hines in 2007. Prior to his current role, he served as CEO of Hines’ Asia Pacific business from 2019 to 2024, overseeing all regional activities. Before joining Hines, Ray was a United States Marine Corps Captain and a naval aviator, receiving multiple commendations throughout his career.
Ray is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Global Governing Trust and a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) in Hong Kong.
He earned Bachelor of Arts in Marine Biology from Boston University and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.