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Jeff Hawkins, Veteran Retail Real Estate Expert Joins Blue Butterfly as Managing Director, Global Real Estate

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We recognize that right now the marketplace needs an efficient solution to deliver new tenants and to help retailers recover and prosper. Jeff joining our team cements Blue Butterfly’s position as the market’s go to resource.


SCITUATE, Mass. (PRWEB)

Blue Butterfly, a strategic consultancy for the retail real estate industry, announces the appointment of Jeff Hawkins as the Managing Director, Global Real Estate. Hawkins will be responsible for global leasing at Blue Butterfly.

“Jeff’s deep experience in both specialty leasing and retail enables him to develop creative deal making opportunities for our clients during this unprecedented time. We recognize that right now the marketplace needs an efficient solution to deliver new tenants and to help retailers recover and prosper. Jeff joining our team cements Blue Butterfly’s position as the market’s go to resource,” said Michael Brielmann, Partner at Blue Butterfly.

Commenting on his new role, Hawkins said, “I am thrilled to be part of the Blue Butterfly senior management team. I am in a unique position to help both landlords and retailers develop strategies to capitalize on today’s opportunities. Blue Butterfly has built a strong and durable business model that has produced outstanding results for their clients. I look forward to building upon the team’s success.”

Hawkins has more than forty years of experience in the retail real estate industry. He joins Blue Butterfly from Simon Property Group, where he most recently served as SVP, Retailer Development. Simon is a global leader in retail real estate, and an S&P 100 company. Simon’s 209 properties are located around the globe and fall under three brands including Simon Malls, Simon Premium Outlets®, and The Mills®. During his twenty-two year tenure at Simon, Hawkins was responsible for negotiating thousands of deals, and leasing millions of square feet with iconic brands, start-up entrepreneurs, service providers, and pure play e-Tailers seeking first time brick-and-mortar locations.

“Blue Butterfly’s mission is twofold: propelling our clients’ growth, and proactively addressing and solving industry challenges. With Jeff’s extensive connections in the industry and his vast experience, we will have a much wider network that will lead to innovative new opportunities for our clients and the industry. It is very exciting to see our team grow,” said Patricia Norins, Partner at Blue Butterfly.

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