King R. White

King R. White is the CEO and founder of Site Selection Group, one of the largest independent full-service location advisory, economic incentive, and corporate real estate services firms. He oversees all aspects of the firm’s operations, including strategic planning, account management, business development, marketing, and corporate operations.
 
With more than 30 years of global experience in site selection, economic incentives, and corporate real estate, King has led over 2,000 projects across industries such as call centers, data centers, distribution centers, headquarters, manufacturing plants, retail, and information technology operations. Under his leadership, Site Selection Group has grown into a market leader recognized for its innovation, independence, and results-driven client service.
 
King has been a driving force in developing proprietary tools such as GeoCision® and IncenTrak®, while also launching new service lines in supply chain analytics, retail customer analytics, and business process outsourcing consulting. Widely recognized as a thought leader, he has been cited in major global publications and authored more than 300 articles and blogs on corporate location strategy, call centers, real estate trends, and economic development. He has also been honored with numerous industry awards for his contributions to advancing corporate site selection.
 
Before founding Site Selection Group, King was a principal and founder of the Corporate Site Selection and Economic Incentives Division at Trammell Crow Company, where he built a global platform serving many of the world’s largest corporations.
 
Beyond his professional accomplishments, King is deeply rooted in his family and community. He and his wife, Nicole, are proud parents of two daughters, and the White family shares a long tradition with Southern Methodist University (SMU). Outside of work, King enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with his family.