Gary Swedback
CEO
+1 619 665 5391
gswedback@naimexico.com
About
My career in commercial real estate spans over 30 years across Mexico and Latin America. I currently oversee and manage all 16 NAI Mexico offices, leading a platform that delivers comprehensive advisory services for corporate planning, site selection, multi-country analysis, and feasibility studies for both global and domestic operations.
Throughout my career, I have personally planned, launched, and closed more than 450 projects, including land development, portfolio sales, facility leases, and build-to-suit construction. Our teams are actively engaged across the industrial, hospitality, and mixed-use sectors.
Since becoming CEO of NAI Mexico in 1999 and establishing NAI NAFTA in 2002, we have completed over 50 million square feet of office, retail, and industrial transactions, supporting clients in executing strategic expansions across the region.
Highlights
Specialty: Industrial Site Selection, Corporate Planning, Multi-country analysis, Feasibility studies.
- Role: CEO – NAI Mexico & Panamericas Partners
- Experience: Over 30 years in commercial real estate across Mexico and Latin America
- Leadership: President of NAI Mexico since 1999; Founder of NAI NAFTA (2002)
- Portfolio: More than 450 completed projects including industrial facilities, land development, portfolio sales, and build-to-suit
- Transaction Volume: Over 50 million sq. ft. of office, retail, and industrial transactions
- Geographic Coverage: Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean (Panamericas Partners)
Mr Swedback participates in international organizations and social outreach projects in the US and Mexico.
- San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
- US Mexico Chamber of Commerce
- Tijuana Innovadora Advisory Board
- Tijuana Outreach for At Risk Youth Advisory Board
- Cabo Talks
Professional Recognitions
- 2017: NAI Global – Top International Business Development Team
- 2011: Eagle Award, Latin America and the Caribbean
- 2010: Eagle Award, Latin America and the Caribbean
- 2010: Presidents Award, Latin America and the Caribbean
- 2009: Presidents Award, Latin America and the Caribbean
- 2008: Fitzgerald Award, Latin America and the Caribbean
- 2006: Technology Award, 2005: Technology Award,
- 2006: NAI Member of the Year, Latin America (Eagle Award)
- 2005: NAI Member of the Year, Latin America (Eagle Award)
- 2004: NAI Member of the Year, Latin America (Eagle Award)
- 2003: NAI Member of the Year, Member of the Year – All NAI Global Offices Worldwide
- 2003: NAI Member of the Year, International Region
- 2001: NAI Member of the Year, International
- 2001: NAI Chairman`s Award, International
- 2001: NAI Pioneer Award
- 2000: NAI Chairman`s Award, Latin America - Gary Swedback, President
Significant transactions
Automotive / Mobility
- AUTOLIV (Sweden)
- DAIMLER CHRYSLER (US)
- HYUNDAI (Korea)
- PRIME WHEEL (China)
- TOYOTA (Japan)
Electronics / Technology
- BOSE CORP. (US)
- EMERSON (US)
- FLEXTRONICS (US)
- FOXCONN (Taiwan)
- NEC MITSUBISHI (Japan)
- SAMSUNG (Korea)
- SANMINA – SCI (US)
- SANYO (Japan)
- SONY CORPORATION (Japan)
Industrial / Manufacturing / Materials
- ALCOA (US)
- EATON CORP. (US)
- HILTI (Switzerland)
- LEVITON MANUFACTURING (US)
- RYERSON (US)
- SUMITOMO METAS (Japan)
- WW GRAINGER (US)
Construction / Heavy Equipment
- CATERPILLAR (US)
Energy
- IBERDROLA (Spain)
- SUNPOWER (US)
Consumer Products
- BLACK AND DECKER (US)
- CAMPBELL SOUP (US)
- COLGATE (US)
- NEWELL RUBBERMAID (US)
- RECKITT (UK)
- SUNBEAM OSTER (US)
Appliances
- CARRIER CORPORATION (US
- PANASONIC (US)
Medical Devices / Healthcare
- FISHER AND PAYKEL (New Zealand)
- OSSUR (Iceland)
Aerospace / Transportation Equipment
- BOMBARDIER (BRP) (Canada)
Telecommunications / Infrastructure
- JOHNSON CONTROLS (US)
Chemicals / Batteries / Advanced Materials
- ALCATEL SAFT (France)
Role in projects
- Tenant Representation
- Industrial Site Selection & Market Entry Strategy
- Multi-city / Multi-country Comparative Analysis
- Lease & Acquisition Negotiations
- Build-to-Suit & Development Coordination
- Financial Modeling & Feasibility Analysis
- Corporate Expansion Strategy (Nearshoring / Cross-border)
Clients Served
Highlights
Specialty: Industrial Site Selection, Corporate Planning, Multi-country analysis, Feasibility studies.
- Role: CEO – NAI Mexico & Panamericas Partners
- Experience: Over 30 years in commercial real estate across Mexico and Latin America
- Leadership: President of NAI Mexico since 1999; Founder of NAI NAFTA (2002)
- Portfolio: More than 450 completed projects including industrial facilities, land development, portfolio sales, and build-to-suit
- Transaction Volume: Over 50 million sq. ft. of office, retail, and industrial transactions
- Geographic Coverage: Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean (Panamericas Partners)
Mr Swedback participates in international organizations and social outreach projects in the US and Mexico.
- San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
- US Mexico Chamber of Commerce
- Tijuana Innovadora Advisory Board
- Tijuana Outreach for At Risk Youth Advisory Board
- Cabo Talks
Professional Recognitions
- 2017: NAI Global – Top International Business Development Team
- 2011: Eagle Award, Latin America and the Caribbean
- 2010: Eagle Award, Latin America and the Caribbean
- 2010: Presidents Award, Latin America and the Caribbean
- 2009: Presidents Award, Latin America and the Caribbean
- 2008: Fitzgerald Award, Latin America and the Caribbean
- 2006: Technology Award, 2005: Technology Award,
- 2006: NAI Member of the Year, Latin America (Eagle Award)
- 2005: NAI Member of the Year, Latin America (Eagle Award)
- 2004: NAI Member of the Year, Latin America (Eagle Award)
- 2003: NAI Member of the Year, Member of the Year – All NAI Global Offices Worldwide
- 2003: NAI Member of the Year, International Region
- 2001: NAI Member of the Year, International
- 2001: NAI Chairman`s Award, International
- 2001: NAI Pioneer Award
- 2000: NAI Chairman`s Award, Latin America - Gary Swedback, President
Significant transactions
Automotive / Mobility
- AUTOLIV (Sweden)
- DAIMLER CHRYSLER (US)
- HYUNDAI (Korea)
- PRIME WHEEL (China)
- TOYOTA (Japan)
Electronics / Technology
- BOSE CORP. (US)
- EMERSON (US)
- FLEXTRONICS (US)
- FOXCONN (Taiwan)
- NEC MITSUBISHI (Japan)
- SAMSUNG (Korea)
- SANMINA – SCI (US)
- SANYO (Japan)
- SONY CORPORATION (Japan)
Industrial / Manufacturing / Materials
- ALCOA (US)
- EATON CORP. (US)
- HILTI (Switzerland)
- LEVITON MANUFACTURING (US)
- RYERSON (US)
- SUMITOMO METAS (Japan)
- WW GRAINGER (US)
Construction / Heavy Equipment
- CATERPILLAR (US)
Energy
- IBERDROLA (Spain)
- SUNPOWER (US)
Consumer Products
- BLACK AND DECKER (US)
- CAMPBELL SOUP (US)
- COLGATE (US)
- NEWELL RUBBERMAID (US)
- RECKITT (UK)
- SUNBEAM OSTER (US)
Appliances
- CARRIER CORPORATION (US
- PANASONIC (US)
Medical Devices / Healthcare
- FISHER AND PAYKEL (New Zealand)
- OSSUR (Iceland)
Aerospace / Transportation Equipment
- BOMBARDIER (BRP) (Canada)
Telecommunications / Infrastructure
- JOHNSON CONTROLS (US)
Chemicals / Batteries / Advanced Materials
- ALCATEL SAFT (France)
Role in projects
- Tenant Representation
- Industrial Site Selection & Market Entry Strategy
- Multi-city / Multi-country Comparative Analysis
- Lease & Acquisition Negotiations
- Build-to-Suit & Development Coordination
- Financial Modeling & Feasibility Analysis
- Corporate Expansion Strategy (Nearshoring / Cross-border)
Clients Served
