The Voice of Strategic Real Estate in the Philippines
Sheila Lobien is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Lobien Realty Group (LRG), a powerhouse in Philippine real estate consultancy and property investment. Under her leadership, LRG has redefined the "homegrown" advantage, proving that local insight, paired with global standards, creates a formidable force in commercial leasing, capital investments, and property acquisition.
A Legacy of Market Leadership
What began as a visionary venture has evolved into a cornerstone of the Philippine property sector. While global giants rely on distant playbooks, Sheila has steered LRG through a decade of historic shifts, from the digital transformation of the workplace to the resilience of the post-pandemic market. Today, LRG is the firm where the country’s most significant real estate decisions are made, earning the trust of Fortune 500 multinationals and the Philippines’ leading institutional investors.
Sheila’s reputation as the foremost female authority in commercial real estate is built on a rare combination of foresight and execution. She is a sought-after thought leader, frequently appearing in The Manila Times and The Philippine Daily Inquirer, and speaking at premier economic forums. Her ability to decode market volatility into actionable investment yields is why serious investors view her not just as a dealmaker, but as a primary strategic advisor and partner.
The Architect of Modern Office Concepts
Sheila’s influence on the Philippine skyline began long before LRG. As a former Regional Director at a Fortune 500 consultancy, she and her team were responsible for leasing over one million square meters of office space worth multi billions of pesos in value. Even more transformative was her tenure as General Manager of Regus Manila, where she pioneered the "plug-and-play" office concept in the early 2000s, a move that fundamentally changed how business is done in the Philippines.
Empowering the Next Generation of Business
Beyond the boardroom, Sheila is a tireless advocate for diversity and leadership.
• Chairperson: Women in Business Committee of the European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ECCP).
• Leadership Roles: Active member of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) and the Women Business Council.
• Global Recognition: Recipient of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network (AWEN) Award and the World Women Leadership Congress "Woman Super Achiever" Award.
Academic Foundation
Sheila’s strategic depth is supported by an elite educational background:
• BS Tourism – University of the Philippines Diliman
• Master of Business Management – University of the Philippines Manila
• Executive Programs – Asian Institute of Management (AIM), National University of Singapore (NUS), INSEAD Business School and London School of Economics and Finance.
