Ivanka Trump, the Trump Organization Executive Vice President, Development and Acquisitions
Kyle Schoppmann CBRE Senior Managing Director Year joined: 2007 Recently graduated from the New York City David Rockefeller Fellows Program.
Sharon Serkedakis Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Director, Program Management Year joined: 2004 Over 20 years of experience in telecommunications industry.
Belinda Schwartz Herrick, Feinstein LLP Partner, Real Estate Group Year joined: 1997 Practice focuses on sophisticated sales, acquisition and ground leases of multifamily, office and hotel properties.
Lori Shabtai Winick Realty Group Executive Vice President Year joined: 2005 Created a niche in the commercial real estate market based on passion, understanding, honesty, perseverance and vision.
Lisa Segal Belkin Burden Wenig & Goldman LLP Of Counsel Year joined: 2012 Has over 20 years of experience in office and retail leasing.
Aileen Shea Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Associate Year joined: 2012 Works within the law firm advisory group.
Brittany Silver Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Associate Year joined: 2010 Part of a multifaceted, four-person, New York-based team.
Jane Slade Tarter Stats O’Toole Agency and Leasing Representative; Head of Marketing and Design Year joined: 2011 LEED accredited professional in commercial interiors.
Tara Stacom Cushman & Wakefield Vice Chairman, Brokerage Year joined: 1981 Clients include the Bank of New York Mellon, Bank of America, Visiting Nurse Service of New York, SL Green and Morgan Stanley.
Cindy Seidowitz Studley Senior Vice President, Advertising and Event Marketing Year joined: 1997 Awarded Outstanding Headquarters Employee Contribution in 2006.
Cassandra Siegel CBRE Associate Year joined: 2012 Currently in CBRE’s Wheel Program.
Lisa Silverstein Silverstein Properties Inc. Senior Vice President Year joined: 2000 Member of the board of trustees at New York University.
Lauren Smith CBRE Senior Associate Year joined: 2009 Advises tenants on critical infrastructure supporting their IT operations.
Darcy Stacom CBRE Vice Chairman Year joined: 2002 Named “Queen of Skyscrapers” by The Wall Street Journal.
As a businesswoman, model, author of a book, developer of her own clothing/accessory lines and a young mother, it’s a wonder Ivanka Trump finds time for much else. But as executive vice president of development and acquisitions, she directs all of the Trump Organization’s real estate and hotel management platforms. “I don’t sleep a lot,” Ms. Trump joked. “I have a serious amount of energy, and I’m good at prioritizing, plus I’m surrounded by a great team.” A stickler for details, Ms. Trump has a hand in all phases of projects, from deal evaluation to sales and marketing to selecting interiors for hotel suites. “We are interested only in the super-luxury space, and that’s a place where it is about the details,” she said. “That’s what separates the good from the great, and the
great from the best.” In February, the firm opened its first Canadian hotel—the Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto—and was selected by General Services Administration to develop the iconic Old Post Office Building in Washington, D.C., with Ms. Trump leading the charge on a competitive RFP process. “That was very exciting, because it was arguably the most hotly contested, sought-after hotel redevelopment opportunity in the country.” The firm also acquired the Doral Hotel & Spa in Miami in June, soon to be the Trump National Doral. “Every project offers unique challenges and opportunities for growth,” Ms. Trump said. “I’ve been able to execute on a lot for my age, but at the same time, there’s so much more potential and so much more to learn.” —Al Barbarino
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