GID Investment Advisers, a real estate investment management firm based in the US with over $29 billion in assets under management, has announced that its president of GID Development Group, James Linsley, will be retiring after 17 years of leadership. He plans to pursue personal adventures he had been planning for some time. Effective September 1st, John Gagnier will take on the role of president. Gagnier has worked as COO at GID Development for ten years and has closely collaborated with Linsley since his retirement was announced internally back in March 2024.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc., a financial services company appointed Blake Johnson as CFO effective December 1st ,2024. Johnson is set to join the company no later than October 28th as deputy CFO before officially taking on his new role. This appointment follows Marcin Urbaszek’s resignation letter submitted to Granite Point’s board of directors; however,Urbaszek will remain with Granite Point until Johnson’s official appointment in December.
BDO USA,a professional services firm based out New York City welcomed Stephen Overpeckas principal into their assurance practice team.He brings more than seventeen years’ experience working both public and private companies within the financial service industry.His expertise lies primarily auditing and advising real estate entities.Additionally,his extensive background includes optimizing clients’ accounting and finance functions particularly when dealing complex transactions or adapting new accounting standards.
Norm Ginsberg joins Paris Baguette,a global bakery café franchise operating over one hundred seventy locations across America.The newly hired VP operations Norm Ginsberg shall oversee all operational aspects at Moonachie,NJ-based Paris Baguette which continues expanding its network.Brian Egan,the director who oversaw construction projects got promoted from director position to VP development by Paris Baguette located at Moonachie,NJ headquarters.
CRH plc,a building materials solutions provider headquartered out New York City named Lauren Schulz as the company’s chief communications officer.Schulz will be responsible for leading CRH’s global communication strategy,brand and corporate narrative across all markets.She previously served as head of global communications at Verizon Business where she played a key role in shaping the company’s worldwide communication initiatives.
Incremental,a leader in neutral retail media measurement has expanded its leadership team by appointing Alex Judayas SVP of commerce strategy.Juday who shall be based out New York City comes with a track record that demonstrates his ability to drive growth and innovation.His previous roles include working at Pacvueand Procter & Gamble.
Skyline Robotics,in partnership with The Durst Organization and Palladium Window Solutions,has deployed Ozmo,the world’s first robotic-armed window-cleaning robot,to maintain 1133 Ave. of the Americas,a 45-story Class A office tower owned by The Durst Organization.Ozmo is set to clean windows on this skyscraper which is said to be one-of-a-kind automated window cleaning system.
