Former CEO of CNL Lifestyle Properties and PwC U.S. Real Estate Practice Leader Joins CEO Coaching International as Partner and Coach

MIAMI, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CEO Coaching International, the leading executive coaching firm for growth-focused CEOs and entrepreneurs globally, is pleased to announce Byron Carlock as its newest Partner and Coach.

Carlock is a nationally recognized real estate executive with nearly four decades of experience guiding growth and transformation across the full real estate life cycle. He brings unparalleled expertise in strategic planning, property transactions, capital formation, and business execution. Throughout his career, Carlock has served as a trusted advisor to corporate owners and users, developers, investors, REITs, and leading hospitality organizations.

Most recently, Carlock was the U.S. Real Estate Practice Leader at PwC, one of the world's foremost professional services firms. Until his retirement in July 2023, he led the firm's national strategy and client advisory services in real estate, shaping the direction of an industry in flux and helping top executives navigate emerging trends, complex investment decisions, and evolving market dynamics.

Prior to PwC, Carlock served as CEO and President of CNL Lifestyle Properties, where he steered the REIT's strategic growth and operational execution. During his 11-year tenure at CNL, he also served as President of two additional REITs.

Earlier in his career, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of Post Properties and as Managing Director at Trammell Crow and Crow Holdings, two of the most respected names in U.S. real estate.

"We are thrilled to have Byron Carlock join our coaching team," said Randy Dewey, CEO of CEO Coaching International. "His career has been defined by impact, and he has helped shape some of the most influential real estate strategies in the U.S. He brings immense value to CEOs looking to achieve breakthrough success in real estate and beyond."

"CEO Coaching International is globally known for helping top-performing leaders elevate their businesses," said Carlock. "After decades of guiding growth at PwC, CNL, and other leading firms, I'm excited to work one-on-one with CEOs to help them think bigger, execute smarter, and lead with clarity."

Carlock is an active board member, currently serving on the boards of Accordant Funds, where he chairs the audit committee, as well as Demetree Global and Civicap, a Houston-based attainable housing developer. He is also the Managing Member of Preservation Properties, LLC, leading efforts in rural restoration and redevelopment projects in the Arkansas Delta.

Carlock holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BBA from Harding University. His insights and expertise have been widely recognized in the media, with extensive features in The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, CNBC, Fox Business News, and The New York Times. He also wrote a monthly column for National Real Estate Investor and served as the PwC publisher and spokesperson for Emerging Trends in Real Estate for 12 years.

Carlock has been recognized for his leadership and influence, including being named one of Dallas' 500 Most Influential Business Leaders by D Magazine.

He resides in Dallas, Texas to spend time with his three wonderful grandchildren and spends summers in Edgartown, Massachusetts.

To schedule a complimentary introduction call with Byron Carlock or another one of the CEO Coaching International coaches, visit: https://ceocoachinginternational.com/coach/byron-carlock/

About CEO Coaching International

CEO Coaching International works with CEOs and their leadership teams to achieve extraordinary results quarter after quarter, year after year. Known globally for its success in coaching growth-focused entrepreneurs to meaningful exits, the firm has coached more than 1,500+ CEOs and entrepreneurs across 100+ industries and 60 countries. Its coaches—former CEOs, presidents, and executives—have led businesses ranging from startups to over $10 billion, driving double-digit sales and profit growth, many culminating in eight, nine, or ten-figure exits.

Companies that have worked with CEO Coaching International for two years or more have achieved an average revenue CAGR of 31% (2.6X the U.S. average) and an average EBITDA CAGR of 52.3% (more than 5X the U.S. average).

Discover how coaching can transform your leadership journey at ceocoachinginternational.com.

SOURCE CEO Coaching International