WASHINGTON, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 15 years of
experience working closely with high-end fashion and luxury retailers,
Alexandre Peker joins Edens & Avant as Vice President of Leasing to focus
on the Company's urban, mixed-use development activities. Peker will be
based in the Company's Washington, D.C., office.
Prior to joining Edens & Avant, Peker was Vice President - Luxury
Leasing at The Westfield Corporation, responsible for fashion leasing at
Garden State Plaza, San Francisco Center and Valley Fair Mall in addition
to working with retailers throughout the United States and abroad. Before
working at The Westfield Corporation, he was Leasing Manager at The Taubman
Company, responsible for leasing activities at upscale projects as well as
handling national retailer accounts.
"Alex's experience merchandising high-profile centers with
sophisticated luxury retailers will be a significant contribution to our
development projects in urban locations in Boston, D.C., Atlanta and
Miami," commented Jodie W. McLean, Edens & Avant President and Chief
Investment Officer. "His expertise in fashion retailing and the
relationships he has established in this category add an important new
dimension to our national leasing team."
Peker was born and raised in Lyon, France, where he and his family
operated retail stores specializing in sporting goods and high-end women's
clothing. Later he owned and managed three jewelry stores in the
Washington, D.C., area.
About Edens & Avant
Edens & Avant is one of the leading retail real estate companies in the
nation. The Company's portfolio of over 130 shopping centers in 14 states
along the East Coast consists of mixed-use developments as well as
lifestyle, neighborhood and power centers.
Focusing on high density, infill locations, Edens & Avant currently has
projects in development in growing markets such as Boston, Washington,
D.C., Charlotte, Atlanta and Miami. The Company has regional headquarters
in Boston, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Miami and Columbia (Corporate
Office). For additional information about Edens & Avant and its retail real
estate portfolio, please visit http://www.edensandavant.com .
SOURCE Edens & Avant
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Julie Culbreath of Edens & Avant,
+1-803-744-2446, jculbreath@edensandavant.com
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