Tanger has appointed Christi Downes as Senior Vice President of People, Culture & Diversity. Hanold Associates’ Lisa Yae, Sarah Kennedy-Sulahry and Meg McElroy led the search.
As SVP of People, Culture & Diversity, Christi will support Tanger through their growth agenda as they continue to scale and support their existing portfolio of real estate assets. Christi will serve as a key member of the executive team leading the company’s People & Culture function and reporting to Chief Operating Officer, Leslie Swanson in partnership with CEO, Stephen Yalof. Prior to joining Tanger, Christi served as Executive Vice President of Global Talent Management & Development at PVH Corporation and brings a wealth of talent, diversity, and HR expertise.
Tanger is a leading owner and operator of outlet and open-air retail shopping destinations, with over 43 years of expertise in the retail and outlet shopping industries. Tanger’s portfolio of 38 outlet centers and one open-air lifestyle center comprises over 15 million square feet well positioned across tourist destinations and vibrant markets in 20 U.S. states and Canada. A publicly traded REIT since 1993, Tanger continues to innovate the retail experience for its shoppers with over 3,000 stores operated by more than 700 different brand name companies. Tanger had a market cap of $2.8 billion as of September 30, 2023, and generated more than $440 million in revenue in 2022. Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Tanger operates with the mission to deliver the best value, experience and opportunity for its communities, stakeholders, and partners.
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