JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Founder and CEO of Prologis on Staying Ahead of Disruptive Change.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review, 2026, v. 104, n. 1. P. 123 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Moghadam, Hamid 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Prologis, the world’s largest real estate investment trust (REIT) with $215 billion in assets and 6,000 properties, highlighting its strategic evolution over four decades. Prologis has consistently anticipated market shifts—such as the rise of e-commerce, global trade expansion, and the growing demand for data centers and energy—by listening to customers, experimenting with new ventures, and investing accordingly. The company transitioned from retail to industrial logistics, expanded internationally, and diversified into services like automation, warehouse technology, and renewable energy solutions. Prologis’s approach emphasizes agility, financial strength, and innovation to maintain its leadership in industrial real estate and prepare for future disruptions, including those driven by artificial intelligence.

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review. 2026/01, Vol. 104, Issue 1, p123
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0017-8012
  • Accession Number:189870420
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