News: Retail
Posted: April 30, 2021
Halprin promoted to president and COO at New England Retail Properties, Inc.
Wethersfield, CT New England Retail Properties, Inc. has promoted Matt Halprin to president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. The promotion follows the departure of outgoing co-founder and president, Mark D’Addabbo, who stepped down effective April 1st. Halprin will retain 100% ownership of the company he co-founded in 1987.
Over the past 34 years Halprin has leased millions of s/f of retail space and sold an excess of $250 million of investment properties in all major markets throughout New England and New York. Halprin has also helped to establish New England Retail Properties as an industry leader specializing in retail shopping center leasing, investment sales and tenant representation.
Halprin is a 32 year member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and has served on various ICSC committees throughout his career. As a member of Site Source, a National Brokers network, New England Retail Properties has affiliated companies throughout the country with coast-to-coast coverage.
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