Biography

Carlos Olea is Chief Financial Officer for Howard Hughes Holdings, with direct oversight of the company’s accounting, technology and innovation, investor relations and risk management.

Mr. Olea joined Howard Hughes in 2017 and was named Chief Accounting Officer in 2019, overseeing the financial accounting strategy for the company’s portfolio during a time of outstanding growth. Prior to joining Howard Hughes, Carlos served as Chief Accounting Officer at Carr Properties, a Washington, D.C.-based owner-operator and developer. Previously, he was a Senior Manager with the Advisory Services practice of Ernst and Young and a Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting with AvalonBay Communities in Arlington, Virginia.

Mr. Olea has a master’s degree in real estate with a concentration in finance from Georgetown University, and a BS in Accounting and Finance from ITESM, in Mexico.