Written By: Peter Holland & Narrated By: Gayle Crew Ruchira knew that the company’s lease in midtown Manhattan would expire in June of next year. In fact, she had known for over ten years the exact date of that expiration. What she did not know, and could not have known, was how the world would change in the meantime. As the head of global corporate real estate, she deftly managed the predictable and well-oiled process of lease renewals, construction of tenant improvements, office relocations, and the intermediate expansions and contractions. She was justifiably proud as she ensured that the company’s businesses were housed in cost-efficient offices that supported access to the daily ebb and flow of talent, provided a safe and productive environment, and advanced the company’s brand as a leading consumer products company.