CHICAGO–Equity Office, a U.S. office company wholly owned by Blackstone’s real estate funds that oversees approximately 47 million square feet of Class A office space, today announced the appointment of Simon Wasserberger as Senior Vice President and Portfolio Director. Wasserberger oversees operations for New York City, where he is based, and leads value creation efforts for the NYC portfolio.
Eli Khouri, President and CEO of Equity Office said, “We’re thrilled that Simon has joined our team. He is an experienced real estate executive who has already provided direction for the team and significantly enhanced our management capabilities in the ever-evolving New York office. We look forward to all that he will continue to accomplish.”
Wasserberger previously served as Managing Director at L&L Holding Company in New York City. During his tenure, he led several successful redevelopment projects including 390 Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, 150 Fifth Avenue in the Flatiron District and 222 Broadway in Lower Manhattan. Prior to joining L&L Holding Company in 2010, he worked at CB Richard Ellis for six years where he led the leasing efforts for several Manhattan properties. He has also worked for Tishman Speyer Properties handling the leasing of Rockefeller Center and several high profile properties in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and other key markets.
About Equity Office
With a portfolio encompassing approximately 47 million square feet of Class A office space, Equity Office is one of the largest commercial real estate firms in the nation. Equity Office, wholly owned by Blackstone’s real estate funds, focuses on meeting tenant demand and strategically addressing the changing needs of companies in superior locations throughout the country. For more information, visit equityoffice.com.
