Justin W. Smart serves as President of Kilroy Realty REIT Corp., where he oversees the company’s strategic operations, portfolio management, and growth initiatives across its West Coast office and life science properties. In this role, he directs investment decisions, development projects, and tenant relations, contributing to the REIT’s focus on sustainable, high-quality assets in key markets like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle. His leadership emphasizes innovation in workplace design and environmental responsibility, aligning with Kilroy’s long-term value creation for shareholders. Prior to his current position, Smart built a distinguished career in commercial real estate, holding executive roles at several prominent investment and development firms. He began in asset management and acquisitions, progressively advancing through positions that honed his expertise in market analysis, financing, and large-scale project execution. His achievements include spearheading multibillion-dollar transactions and transforming underperforming assets into high-yield properties, earning recognition from industry organizations for his contributions to urban redevelopment and operational excellence. Smart holds advanced degrees in business and real estate from leading institutions, which have informed his data-driven approach to navigating complex market cycles. At Kilroy, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s footprint in emerging sectors such as life sciences, while maintaining a commitment to corporate governance and stakeholder engagement.