About

Helping leaders make clear real estate decisions at moments of growth and change 

Tyler Hales is a leader on Cushman & Wakefield’s Strategic Consulting team, helping companies answer critical questions about their future real estate needs. His work spans portfolio optimization, location strategy, talent analytics, financial planning, site selection and tactical real estate analysis. Tyler advises clients ranging from innovative growth companies to Fortune 1000 organizations across software, deep tech, life sciences and professional services industries, supporting decisions that shape the next phase of business growth. 

With more than 15 years of real estate and financial advisory experience, Tyler brings a strong commercial and analytical perspective to every engagement. He began his career as a CPA, building a foundation in complex financial and business environments before moving into global real estate strategy. Known for helping clients cut through noise, Tyler focuses on defining the right decision framework early—clarifying what truly matters, where trade‑offs exist, and how to make complex choices simpler and more actionable.  

Where Tyler Brings Smart Advice 

Tyler advises organizations on critical real estate decisions where clarity, confidence and execution matter most, including:  

• Portfolio organization and long-term real estate planning 
• Location strategy and site selection 
• Talent-driven real estate decisions 
• Financial optimization and scenario analysis 
• Integrated support through high-growth and transformational phases 

How Tyler Works 

He starts by driving alignment on the decision itself – what matters, what doesn’t and defining the tradeoffs. 
Before analyzing data, Tyler helps clients clarify objectives, decision drivers and stakeholder priorities so trade‑offs are explicit from the outset. 

He simplifies complexity without losing nuance. 
Tyler distils complex analysis into clear, structured frameworks allowing leaders to evaluate options objectively and move forward with confidence. 

He builds trust by de‑risking decisions. 
By grounding advice in experience, transparency and business context, Tyler supports clients through high‑stakes choices—ensuring decisions feel informed rather than overwhelming.  

Affiliations

Co-Lead, C&W Technology Practice Group
Member of Northern California CoreNet Chapter
CPA (Inactive)

Education

Bachelor of Science, Accounting – Brigham Young University
Master of Accountancy – Brigham Young University