SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 8, 2025 - A strategic leadership transition at the forefront of corporate real estate
Lina Scherer, Vice President of Corporate Real Estate Management Europe at Schaeffler, has officially assumed the role of President of CoreNet Global (CNG) Central Europe as of April 1, 2025. She takes over from Locke McKenzie, who held the position since April 2023 and will continue to serve on the board as Past President.
With her extensive background in Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM), Scherer brings a wealth of expertise and vision to the organization. She joined Schaeffler in July 2023, following a successful career at ABB Group, where she held strategic and operational leadership roles across asset management, portfolio management, and integrated facilities management.
A forward-looking vision for a connected real estate community
Scherer emphasized her goals in the new role: “Als Präsidentin von CoreNet Global in Central Europe ist es mein Ziel, die starke und vernetzte Gemeinschaft der Corporate Real Estate-Experten weiter auszubauen,” she stated. “Erfahrungsaustausch, Innovation und kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung des CREM sind mir besonders wichtig. Ich werde mich vorrangig für Initiativen einsetzen, die eine aktive Beteiligung, kontinuierliches Lernen und sinnvolle Vernetzungsmöglichkeiten fördern und sicherstellen, dass unsere Mitglieder den größtmöglichen Nutzen aus ihrer Mitgliedschaft ziehen.”
Her presidency will focus on three key pillars: strengthening digital transformation within the real estate sector, fostering emerging talent, and promoting women in leadership positions throughout the CREM industry.
Continued momentum through experienced leadership
Outgoing President Locke McKenzie expressed his support and optimism for the future of CoreNet Global Central Europe under Scherer’s guidance. “Lina bringt nicht nur hohe Fachkompetenz, sondern auch eine beeindruckende Leidenschaft für die Förderung von Talenten und die Weiterentwicklung unserer Branche mit. Ich wünsche ihr viel Erfolg und freue mich auf die neuen Impulse, die sie setzen wird.”
Scherer also extended her gratitude to both her employer and the CoreNet Global community: “Mein herzlicher Dank geht zum einen an Schaeffler für die Möglichkeit, diese Präsidentschaft auszuüben und zum anderen an die Mitglieder von CoreNet Global für das Vertrauen, das sie mir mit ihrer Stimme entgegengebracht haben. Mit großer Vorfreude blicke ich auf die bevorstehende Übernahme der Präsidentschaft, die für mich eine Ehre sowie eine spannende Herausforderung zugleich darstellt.”
About CoreNet Global: The global hub for corporate real estate professionals
CoreNet Global is the leading global association for corporate real estate (CRE) professionals, representing nearly 11,000 individual members. These members include decision-makers from 70 percent of the Fortune 500 and nearly 50 percent of the Fortune Global 2000 companies. The organization unites experts across the CRE spectrum—ranging from users and developers to financiers, contractors, facility managers, and architects.
CNG hosts international events and provides educational, networking, and thought leadership opportunities through its regional chapters. In the EMEA region, it maintains a presence in the Benelux countries, Central Europe (including Germany), the United Kingdom, and the Middle East, with an additional networking group in France.
A new chapter in leadership with global impact
Lina Scherer’s appointment marks a significant milestone for CoreNet Global Central Europe as it continues to expand its influence, deepen collaboration, and shape the future of corporate real estate management. Her leadership promises not only continuity but also dynamic growth in an era marked by digital innovation and inclusive professional development.
Discover more about CoreNet Global and stay connected with the future of corporate real estate atwww.corenetglobal.org.