**New York People and Company News: Week of August 8, 2025**
**Hines Expands Capital Raising with Strategic Hires in Asia and the Americas**
Global real estate investment firm Hines has strengthened its private wealth solutions and institutional capital raising platform by appointing two senior leaders. Hao Zhan joins as Head of Asia, Private Wealth Solutions, and will be based in Hong Kong. Zhan brings over a decade of experience in private wealth, asset management, and investor relations, most recently serving as Head of Asia for Carlyle Global Wealth. In the Americas, Juan Jimenez takes on the role of Head of Institutional Investor Solutions, based in New York City. Jimenez has more than 20 years of experience in real estate and capital markets, having previously served as Managing Director at Brookfield’s Global Client Group.
**Parkview Financial Appoints VP of Construction**
Parkview Financial, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in U.S. commercial real estate credit, has hired Abe Kohn as Vice President of Construction, based in the firm’s New York office. Kohn has more than 13 years of experience managing construction projects across multifamily, industrial, office, and retail sectors. Prior to joining Parkview, he was Associate Director at Gardiner & Theobald, where he led multiple development initiatives across diverse property types.
**JustStorage Names Dale Payne as President**
Buffalo-based JustStorage has appointed Dale Payne as President. Payne previously served as Senior Vice President of Business Development at Self Storage Plus, where he led efforts that resulted in a 50% growth rate. With his new role, Payne is expected to drive continued expansion and strategic development for JustStorage.
**Savills Acquires Relocation Firms to Boost Integrated Services**
Savills has announced the acquisition of Hoffman, a prominent move management consultancy, and Compustall Services, Inc., a specialist in technology relocation solutions. This strategic move enhances Savills’ integrated services platform by offering clients a streamlined solution for managing complex workplace transitions across industries and locations.
**Caesars Palace Times Square Launches $10M Legacy Theater Initiative**
Caesars Palace Times Square, in collaboration with award-winning actor and producer Wendell Pierce, has pledged a $10-million investment to establish the New York Coalition of Legacy Theatres of Color Fund. This nonprofit initiative is designed to support theaters and performing arts ensembles dedicated to telling the stories of New York’s diverse communities of color, while addressing historical funding inequities. Additionally, the initiative will leverage Caesars’ extensive Caesars Rewards program, which includes 65 million members, to cross-promote and market participating legacy theaters through digital and on-site channels as part of the proposed gaming and entertainment destination.
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