SR. Vice President - Malls

Senior Vice President – Malls

About the Role

We are seeking a highly accomplished and strategic Senior Vice President – Malls to lead the overall performance, growth, and transformation of a diversified shopping mall portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the long-term business strategy, maximizing asset value, driving commercial performance, and delivering an exceptional customer experience while ensuring operational excellence.

This executive role requires a visionary leader with extensive experience in shopping mall management, commercial real estate, leasing, operations, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the overall business strategy for the malls portfolio in alignment with corporate objectives.

Lead the operational, commercial, financial, leasing, marketing, and customer experience functions across multiple mall assets.

Drive revenue growth by optimizing occupancy levels, tenant mix, leasing performance, and commercial initiatives.

Maximize asset value through strategic planning, redevelopment opportunities, and continuous performance improvement.

Oversee annual budgeting, financial forecasting, P&L performance, CAPEX, and operational expenditures.

Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure operational excellence and sustainable business growth.

Build and maintain strong relationships with anchor tenants, retailers, investors, government entities, and strategic partners.

Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, governance standards, health & safety regulations, and company policies.

Lead digital transformation initiatives, innovation, and technology adoption across mall operations.

Collaborate with executive leadership on expansion strategies, acquisitions, and new development opportunities.

Foster a high-performance culture by mentoring executive leaders and developing organizational capabilities.

Continuously identify opportunities to enhance customer experience, footfall, tenant satisfaction, and overall profitability.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is highly preferred.

Professional certifications in Real Estate, Asset Management, Shopping Center Management, or Leadership are considered an advantage.

Experience

Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience within the shopping mall, commercial real estate, or mixed-use development sectors.

At least 8 years in an executive leadership position managing multi-site operations or large commercial real estate portfolios.

Demonstrated success in leading large-scale retail assets and delivering measurable financial and operational improvements.

Strong background in leasing strategy, asset management, retail operations, customer experience, and business development.

Knowledge & Skills

Strategic leadership and executive decision-making.

Commercial and financial acumen.

P&L ownership and financial planning.

Asset and portfolio management.

Retail leasing and tenant relationship management.

Business transformation and organizational development.

Negotiation and stakeholder management.

Corporate governance and risk management.

Data-driven decision making.

Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

Ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

An opportunity to lead one of the region's most dynamic retail real estate portfolios.

A strategic executive position with significant influence on business growth and transformation.

A collaborative executive leadership environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.