Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Galleria Fort Lauderdale, one of South Florida’s premier shopping destinations, has named retail veteran Jim Heilmann as senior general manager. In this role, Heilmann will guide the center’s operations, marketing efforts, community engagement and tenant relations, with a focus on elevating the guest experience and driving long term value for the property.
Heilmann’s expertise spans leadership positions at some of the nation’s top retail and entertainment destinations. He most recently served as vice president of operations for experiential entertainment district AREA15 in Las Vegas, where he oversaw strategic planning and the operational implementation of new venues, including large-scale domestic and international expansions. Prior to that, he acted as the property’s general manager, helping to launch the wildly successful venue. He has also held management-level positions at several Brookfield Properties locations, including Fashion Show in Las Vegas; Park Place in Tucson, Ariz.; as well as additional centers in Michigan and Illinois.
“Jim is a proven leader with deep experience managing high-profile retail and entertainment assets,” says Stephen White, executive vice president of property management for Centennial, the firm managing the Galleria Fort Lauderdale. “His ability to build strong teams, foster tenant relationships and curate exceptional guest experiences will be instrumental as we position the center for the future.”
Galleria Fort Lauderdale was recently acquired by GFO Investments and InSite Group, in partnership with Atlas Hill Real Estate and Prime Finance. Centennial was selected as the asset manager and will provide a full-spectrum of management services, including property management, marketing, specialty leasing and accounting, ensuring the center continues to deliver seamless service to both shoppers and retail partners. Through its specialized third-party management platform, Centennial also helps retail real estate owners maximize operational performance, optimize revenue and plan for long term value creation.
Centennial is a retail real estate investment firm with a national portfolio of shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations as well as a full-service property management platform serving third-party owners. The company now operates 25 million square feet of mixed-use destinations in 18 states. For more information, visit www.CentennialREC.com.
SOURCE: Galleria Fort Lauderdale