Dr. Walters is global head of research at PIMCO Prime Real Estate (formerly Allianz Real Estate). Prior to joining Allianz Real Estate, she led a team of 170 researchers at JLL as head of research, Asia Pacific, and was a member of its leadership board. Previously, she worked developing deals for schools, hospitals, and hotels, and as an academic. Dr. Walters is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. She holds a Ph.D. in real estate economics from University of Hong Kong, and degrees from the University of Reading. She currently serves as a global governing trustee of ULI, and sits on the ANREV management board and on the Asia Pacific board of the RICS.