Michael Katz has 25+ years of experience developing and implementing transformative corporate real estate strategies for major public companies and private equity firms—leading global enterprises to optimize their real estate portfolios and consistently meet and exceed corporate and investor goals.
Michael is skilled at operating in complex, sophisticated markets throughout North America and the United Kingdom including New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Montreal, London, and Manchester. His tailored, innovative solutions have helped Fortune 500 companies including Schlumberger, Bimbo Bakeries USA, and LG H&H successfully navigate changing business climates.
Throughout his career, Michael has generated over $2 billion in proceeds from companies’ obsolete, surplus, and underutilized properties, delivered $3 billion and 10M sq ft of reworked real estate footprints, mitigated the risk of environmental liabilities, and optimized supply chains nationwide. Michael holds both Master of Business Administration and Bachelor degrees from Columbia University.
John Burns transformed corporate real estate strategy for the $6B bakery product manufacturer, Bimbo Bakeries. His innovative programs aligned siloed business segments behind a cohesive strategy that consistently reduced costs and optimized 1200+ manufacturing, office, retail, and distribution facilities enterprise wide.
Specializing in supply chain, redevelopment, and environmental issues, John delivers cutting-edge solutions—reimagining obsolete surplus corporate assets for redevelopment, eliminating redundancies, disposing hard-to-sell real estate, and developing forward-thinking solutions for environmentally-challenged properties.
John holds a JD with a focus on environmental law from Lewis and Clark School of Law. He received a BA from Colgate University. He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute, Center for Creative Land Recycling, the Industrial Asset Management Council, and the Association for Corporate Growth.
Rajeev’s led the multiyear operational transformation for a telecommunications and media conglomerate that resulted in $100 million in annual cost savings. His leadership of large-scale initiatives has revitalized global enterprises through innovative, data-driven solutions that have immediate impact on profitability and revenue growth.
His combination of deal experience and operational expertise is particularly compelling for private equity investors and portfolio companies. It’s proven to be an effective formula for enhancing SG&A performance, opening new revenue channels, and unlocking growth.
Prior to joining Actio, Rajeev was a global senior vice president of operations and chief procurement officer for a media and broadcasting company. He has held several procurement and operational leadership roles in addition to his extensive consulting experience guiding Fortune 500 companies through transformational change.
Rajeev holds a masters in economics from the University of Navarra (Spain) and undergraduate degrees in information science, anthropology and international relations from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a Six Sigma Green Belt and a Certified Sourcing Professional and a board member of the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation.
Kenny Sadinoff has been a driving force behind world-renowned marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 companies and global luxury brands including Luis Vuitton, Bugatti, Bulova, and Mercedes-Benz. His innovative, aspirational advertising campaigns drive brand recognition—leading scaling companies to rapidly gain market share and achieve unprecedented growth.
With 20+ years of experience developing sophisticated global marketing campaigns throughout the real estate, hospitality, and tourism industries, Kenny rapidly uncovers business opportunities and develops clear and creative tactical solutions that help multi-million- and billion-dollar companies get the most value from available assets.
Past clients include Millennium Partners, Cappelli Enterprises, Ginsberg Development, The Sapir Organization, Avis, Church and Dwight, EuroHypo, Hyperion Software, and Delta Dental. Kenny holds a BA in Political Science from Boston University.
Nick Sawka is a seasoned civil engineer and project manager in the site design, development, and construction realm, with experience ranging from survey services and construction management to earthwork analysis and water and sewer modeling. His expertise encompasses all aspects of commercial, residential, light industrial, medical office, and hospitality design. He is also fluent in local government policies, reviews, and procedures as they relate to real estate development, having worked to ensure the success of various projects on behalf of both the developer and the community. Before arriving at Actio, Nick oversaw a staff of 25 at a large engineering firm, running a development program for a large corporate retailer throughout the southeast. Program work included overseeing pre-development inspections, overseeing and designing projects, ensuring projects performed to expectations, reporting to client on project design and construction status, auditing contractors on work performed, and ensuring compliance with local and state agencies.
Spiros Antoniadis is a thought leader and corporate real estate strategist who partners with major corporations and communities to develop effective, timely real estate programs. His market-driven strategies address critical concerns and establish sustainable programs that align with long-term goals including brownfield and superfund site redevelopment, site relocation, exit strategies, property disposition, real estate management structures, and marketing strategies.
With 30+ years of experience, Spiros is skilled at operating within a fluctuating environment. His customized programs have helped Fortune 500 companies thrive amid changing market conditions. Spiros is renowned for his work with communities impacted by corporate footprint changes—creating successful, community-focused programs that build economic value.
Spiros is skilled at approaching problems with a unique perspective informed by his deep research. He consistently uncovers hidden opportunities that transform corporate real estate strategy for his clients. Spiros holds a PhD from Miami University.