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Douglas T. Linde (born 1957) is an American real estate executive and the son of Edward Linde, founder of Boston Properties. He joined the family business in 1985 and rose through the ranks, becoming Chief Operating Officer in 1997 and Co-Chief Executive Officer and President of Boston Properties in 2013, alongside Owen D. Thomas. As Co-CEO and President, he leads one of the largest publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the United States, focusing on developing and managing high-profile Class A office properties in key markets including Boston, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Linde has been instrumental in the company's growth through major acquisitions and sustainability initiatives, while also serving on boards such as the Real Estate Roundtable and the Urban Land Institute. His career is deeply intertwined with the Boston real estate scene, where he has built relationships with influential figures like Mortimer Zuckerman. As of 2023, he continues to guide Boston Properties through industry challenges like the post-pandemic shift in commercial real estate.