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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: April 21, 2023
Winstanley hires Lies as executive vice president
Concord, MA Winstanley Enterprises has hired Alison Lies as executive vice president. In this role, Lies will oversee financing, joint ventures, acquisition, development, and portfolio financial analyses working closely with Winstanley’s in-house asset management, construction management, and property management teams.
With 20-plus years of experience in real estate finance, asset management and development, Lies brings a proven track record of success to Winstanley with a focus on multifamily, mixed-use, retail strip centers, enclosed malls, lifestyle centers, and urban street retail.
Prior to joining the firm, she served as chief investment officer at Gazit Horizons, where she led the acquisition and development of Gazit’s U.S. retail and residential portfolio in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Miami, and Tampa.
Prior to that, she held senior positions at Equity One, Inc. and Olshan Properties. Lies has successfully been involved with the acquisition, development, and financing of more than $4 billion of real estate throughout her career.
“Alison is a leader in our industry, and we are really excited to welcome her to our team,” said Adam Winstanley, principal of Winstanley Enterprises. “We know she will be a valuable contributor as we continue to expand our portfolio and grow our team throughout New England.”
Lies has been an active member of ICSC, NAIOP Massachusetts, CCIM, and previously served as the executive vice chair for the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District. She holds a degree in mathematics from Northwestern University and is a resident of Newton, Mass.
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