**New York People and Company News – Week of March 28, 2025**
**Savills Appoints Mitti Liebersohn as CEO of Tri-State Brokerage Operations**
Global real estate services provider Savills has named Mitti Liebersohn as CEO of brokerage operations for the Tri-State region. In his new role, Liebersohn will collaborate closely with David Goldstein, president of the Tri-State region, to guide the firm’s financial performance, enhance talent recruitment and retention, and align operational strategies with long-term objectives.
**Carolyn Lange Joins The Hampshire Companies as CFO**
The Hampshire Companies, a privately held real estate investment and development firm, has appointed Carolyn Lange as Chief Financial Officer. Bringing over 30 years of experience in financial and asset management, Lange most recently served as CFO and treasurer at the Community Foundation of New Jersey. Her leadership is expected to play a key role in the firm’s continued financial growth and operational excellence.
**Lorimer Capital Adds Connor Lopes as Managing Director, Asset Management**
Commercial real estate lending platform Lorimer Capital has hired Connor Lopes as Managing Director of Asset Management. With more than a decade of experience, Lopes will be responsible for managing the firm’s loan portfolio and enhancing asset performance. Previously, he held senior leadership positions at Citi Community Capital, a leading affordable housing lender in the U.S.
**Robert F. Russell Promoted to Partner at Younkins & Schecter LLP**
Younkins & Schecter LLP, a prominent women-owned commercial real estate law firm based in Manhattan, has promoted Robert F. Russell to the position of partner. Russell has been with the firm since 2011 and most recently served as a senior associate. The firm is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by both New York State and New York City.
**Joseph Griffin Named Partner at Marathon Asset Management**
Marathon Asset Management, a global credit investment manager, has elevated Joseph Griffin to partner. Griffin, who has been with Marathon for 12 years, will continue his responsibilities as Senior Portfolio Manager for the firm’s commercial real estate operations. His role includes loan originations, CMBS trading, and membership on the firm’s Investment Committee.
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These recent appointments reflect continued growth and leadership development across New York’s commercial real estate and financial sectors.
