Michael Katz

Background

About Michael Katz

I help private equity firms and Fortune 500 companies unlock value from real estate portfolios and cost structures—then execute the strategies to deliver results. With 25+ years of experience, I don't just identify opportunities; I work alongside management teams to implement changes that drive EBITDA improvement and position companies for successful exits. Time is money: carrying costs erode value while delayed decisions compound pressure and force suboptimal outcomes. My clients retain our services for 10+ years on average—partnerships built on accountability and getting things done. WHAT I DO Real Estate Execution • Restructure industrial and distribution footprints—executing consolidations, relocations, and lease negotiations that cut operating costs and eliminate carrying costs on underutilized space • Monetize underutilized assets—managing sales from positioning through closing to generate proceeds and reduce leverage • Transform office portfolios—renegotiating leases and consolidating space to align with business needs • Resolve complex dispositions—executing solutions for environmental issues, obsolete facilities, and distressed assets • Execute supply chain restructuring—site selection, facility openings, distribution network optimization Cost Reduction Implementation • Audit and renegotiate vendor contracts to eliminate waste • Actively manage lease portfolios to improve P&L and cash flow RESULTS • Generated $2B+ in proceeds executing sales of obsolete and underutilized corporate assets • Restructured $3B+ across 10M+ sq ft—executing facility consolidations, lease renegotiations, and reconfigurations that delivered sustainable cost reductions • Executed supply chain restructuring and industrial portfolio transformations nationwide • Partner with operational experts who have implemented $100M+ in documented savings programs HOW I WORK • Real estate and cost management often get addressed too late—after deals close, when negotiating leverage is lost and carrying costs are mounting. I work with PE operating partners, board members, and corporate executives to cut through unrealistic expectations with market realities and drive consensus on executable strategies with clear timeframes—dropping in when needed across the portfolio. Then I stay on the ground executing—negotiating leases, managing consolidations, implementing cost reductions—partnering with internal teams to deliver results.