Boston, MA According to Ionic Development Company, one of city’s only women-led development companies, Briana Pinheiro has joined as vice president. Pinheiro brings demonstrated leadership excellence across a diverse portfolio of asset classes and a consistent approach to maximizing property value to her new role. Throughout her 15 years in real estate development, Pinheiro led large-scale commercial estate projects across markets in the Greater Boston area. She possesses a strong technical aptitude, coupled with strategic thinking skills, and drives informed decisions that align with project objectives while steering projects to success. 

“I am excited to join this incredible team and contribute my skills and passion to the groundbreaking vision of Ionic Development Company,” said Pinheiro. “I’m looking forward to new beginnings and the shared successes that lay ahead as Ionic continues to establish itself as an emerging leader in the commercial real estate industry.” 

“Briana brings a wealth of project leadership expertise to her role at Ionic, and we are thrilled to welcome her to our growing team,” said Kaitlin McCarthy, founder and CEO of Ionic Development Company. “Briana will play a pivotal role in the continued growth and success of Ionic Development Company as we continue to engage in projects that bring positive impact to communities.” 

Ionic Development’s current projects include Parcel D-4, the first all-affordable housing development in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood. Ionic is also part of one of the two teams seeking to redevelop 6-acres of land near the Massachusetts Convention Center.