Westfield’s ex-leasing chief joins Avison Young
Roger Burghdorf, who in 18 years with Westfield was instrumental in establishing the Australian retail developer as a power in the U.S., has joined Avison Young as its national retail strategist.
Based at the real estate services firm’s Los Angeles office, Burghdorf will be focused on creating and driving value for retailers, center owners, and investors, according to Avison Young.
“We are thrilled to have Roger on board,” said Stephanie Skrbin, who heads the company’s Retail Affinity Group. “His experience, relationships, and reputation are unmatched in this highly specialized area of retail. Roger has a track record for driving tremendous value for his clients.
Westfield had just five centers in its U.S. portfolio when Burghdorf joined its leasing department in 1988. When he left in 2006, Westfield was operating 73 regional malls in the states. During 35 years in retail real estate, Burghdorf also worked for May Centers/Centermark and Homart Development, the Sears subsidiary which was one of the most prolific builders of centers from the Sixties through the Nineties.
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Based at the real estate services firm’s Los Angeles office, Burghdorf will be focused on creating and driving value for retailers, center owners, and investors, according to Avison Young.
“We are thrilled to have Roger on board,” said Stephanie Skrbin, who heads the company’s Retail Affinity Group. “His experience, relationships, and reputation are unmatched in this highly specialized area of retail. Roger has a track record for driving tremendous value for his clients.
Westfield had just five centers in its U.S. portfolio when Burghdorf joined its leasing department in 1988. When he left in 2006, Westfield was operating 73 regional malls in the states. During 35 years in retail real estate, Burghdorf also worked for May Centers/Centermark and Homart Development, the Sears subsidiary which was one of the most prolific builders of centers from the Sixties through the Nineties.
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