NEW
YORK, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Howard
Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) announced today
that Andrew Schwartz and
Zach Winick have been named
Co-Presidents of the company's New
York region and will lead the continued revitalization of
the Seaport neighborhood in Lower Manhattan. Mr. Schwartz will lead
partnerships and programming and Mr. Winick will oversee operations
and development as they succeed outgoing regional president
Saul Scherl, who will continue to
serve in an advisory role at HHC. The new Co-Presidents have worked
closely with Mr. Scherl at the Seaport in recent years to drive the
area's transformation and growth and establish the Seaport as
New York's premier dining and
entertainment destination.
"We are fortunate to have Andrew and Zach taking the helm of our
New York region as we enter this
dynamic next chapter at the Seaport," said David R. O'Reilly,
Chief Executive Officer of The Howard Hughes Corporation. "With
their years of demonstrated expertise and leadership, they will
continue to drive the success of the Seaport neighborhood, which is
one of New York City's most unique
destinations—with the Tin Building, The Rooftop at Pier 17, and the
array of restaurants, experiential retail, and creative offices
that are helping redefine Lower Manhattan."
Mr. Schwartz has been with HHC at the Seaport since 2015, most
recently serving as Executive Vice President of Strategic
Partnerships. He spearheaded the company's partnership
platforms—developing a wide array of programming and activations
including The Rooftop at Pier 17® Summer Concert
Series—and has managed the Seaport's award-winning in-house
creative design studio and its digital and marketing teams. Mr.
Schwartz joined HHC after serving as Senior Vice President of
Global Partnerships at Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment, where he
was responsible for overseeing all partnership sales for the NBA's
Brooklyn Nets and the NHL's New York Islanders at Barclays Center
in Brooklyn. He has more than two
decades of experience managing strategic marketing partnerships,
advertising campaigns, and events, including for SiriusXM, Major
League Baseball, the New Jersey Devils, and the National Hockey
League. A one-time head coach for the University of Connecticut women's ice hockey team,
the lifelong hockey enthusiast has parlayed his passion for the
sport into coaching youth hockey, raising awareness for disabled
hockey players, and using the sport to raise funds for
cancer-related research and patient services. Schwartz earned a
B.S. in Communications and Marketing from the University of Connecticut.
"This is an exciting time in Lower Manhattan as we continue to
see record numbers of New Yorkers, visitors, and creative industry
leaders rediscovering the Seaport neighborhood," said Schwartz. "I
look forward to continuing the successful revitalization efforts at
the Seaport, in close collaboration with our local community, city
officials, and the various civic and cultural organizations that
help make the Seaport one of our most vibrant neighborhoods and
popular destinations."
Mr. Winick joined HHC in 2017 and has served as a Senior Vice
President in the New York region
for the past two years, where he has been responsible for the
day-to-day operations at the Seaport with oversight of leasing,
hospitality, and financial management. With more than 15 years of
real estate experience across a variety of asset classes, Winick
will lead the next phase of growth and revitalization for the
Seaport. Prior to joining HHC, Winick was a Managing Director at
Edison Properties, where he oversaw a division of office leasing
and management at the historic Hippodrome Building in Midtown
Manhattan. Earlier in his career, he was a commercial real estate
broker with Mutual Real Estate Corporation specializing in the
repositioning and sale of industrial real estate. Mr. Winick is
deeply committed to health and wellness nonprofits including The
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation,
and Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and supports youth athletic
development through coaching of youth basketball and football.
Winick holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice from the University of Delaware and a J.D. from New York Law
School.
"The Seaport is entering an incredible new chapter of growth
with the opening of the Tin Building and the continuation of the
leasing momentum we have been experiencing across the district and
at Pier 17," said Winick. "I am looking forward to partnering with
Andrew in leading this talented team as we continue to explore
innovative opportunities, celebrate the Seaport's
history, ensure a vital future for the South Street
Seaport Museum, and work to enhance the long-term resiliency
of the neighborhood and its stunning waterfront."
The new leadership announcement comes on the heels of several
recent significant milestones at the Seaport, which has an active
development pipeline ahead—following years of successful
revitalization.
The recent opening of the Tin Building by Jean-Georges—a
53,000-square-foot culinary marketplace at Pier 17 featuring an
extensive offering of international food experiences at an iconic
New York City waterfront
location—brings over 700 new jobs and significant economic benefit
to the area. In 2021, HHC also secured approval from the
City of New York for a mixed-use
development at 250 Water Street.
"I am so proud of the work that our team has accomplished over
the last seven years in revitalizing the Seaport neighborhood,"
said Scherl. "It is rewarding for me to pass the mantle of
leadership to colleagues who have been such integral,
longstanding leaders for HHC at the Seaport. Andrew and Zach's
co-presidency marks the next chapter of HHC's dedicated stewardship
of this dynamic and historic community and I am looking forward to
all they will accomplish together."
In 2023, the Seaport will welcome the opening of the new global
headquarters and showroom of iconic fashion designer Alexander Wang in the Fulton Market Building.
The Lawn Club—a family-friendly, lawn-game entertainment
concept—will open on the building's ground floor, as Seaport foot
traffic continues to grow at a record pace. The Rooftop at Pier
17—the 3,500-capacity performance venue recently ranked the #3 Top
Club Worldwide by Pollstar—is planning its fifth Summer Concert
Series as it continues to establish the Seaport as one of
New York City's top entertainment
destinations.
"Over the past seven years, the Seaport has grown into one of
New York City's most sought-after
neighborhoods. Saul and his team's deep commitment to the community
has inspired exceptional collaboration and productive change, and
we are pleased that Saul is continuing as an advisor as the Seaport
continues on its exciting trajectory," said O'Reilly.
About The Howard Hughes Corporation®
The Howard Hughes Corporation owns, manages, and develops
commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate throughout the
U.S. Its award-winning assets include the country's preeminent
portfolio of master planned communities, as well as operating
properties and development opportunities including: the Seaport in
New York City; Downtown Columbia®
in Maryland; The Woodlands®,
Bridgeland®, and The Woodlands Hills® in the
Greater Houston, Texas area;
Summerlin® in Las
Vegas; Ward
Village® in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi; and Teravalis™ in the
Greater Phoenix, Arizona area. The
Howard Hughes Corporation's portfolio is strategically positioned
to meet and accelerate development based on market demand,
resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in the
country. Dedicated to innovative placemaking, the company is
recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to
the cultural life of its communities. The Howard Hughes Corporation
is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHC. For additional
information visit www.howardhughes.com.
Contacts:
The Howard Hughes Corporation
Cristina Carlson, 646-822-6910
Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Communications
cristina.carlson@howardhughes.com
For HHC Investor Relations
Eric Holcomb, 281-475-2144
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
eric.holcomb@howardhughes.com
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