SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG) today announced that is has appointed
Andrew W. Mathias, SL Green’s President, to the Company’s Board of
Directors.
“Andrew is clearly one of the brightest stars in New York City’s real
estate industry,” said Stephen Green, Chairman of the Board. “He has
played a critical role in the success and growth of our company since he
joined us in 1999. Before joining SL Green, Andrew was intimately
involved in our launch as a publicly-traded real estate investment trust
in 1997. Over the years, he has demonstrated superb judgment, is an
experienced, astute decision-maker, and will no doubt prove to be a
great asset to our Board.”
Mr. Mathias’s career progression at SL Green has been steady and
impressive. Having joined the company in 1999 as a Vice President, he
was promoted to Director of Investments in 2002. Two years later he was
promoted to Chief Investment Officer, a post he held until 2011, adding
the title of President in 2007.
Prior to joining SL Green, Mr. Mathias served in various positions with
Capital Trust and its predecessor, Victor Capital Group, working on a
wide variety of real estate principal investments and advisory
transactions on behalf of both clients and the firm. Earlier, he worked
on the high yield and restructuring desk at Bear Stearns.
Mr. Mathias earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the
Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
About SL Green Realty Corp.
SL Green Realty Corp., New York City's largest office landlord, is a
fully integrated real estate investment trust, or REIT, that is focused
primarily on acquiring, managing and maximizing value of Manhattan
commercial properties. As of March 31, 2014, SL Green held interests in
95 Manhattan buildings totaling 45.1 million square feet. This included
ownership interests in 28.4 million square feet of commercial buildings
and debt and preferred equity investments secured by 16.7 million square
feet of buildings. In addition to its Manhattan investments, SL Green
held ownership interests in 35 suburban buildings totaling 5.9 million
square feet in Brooklyn, Long Island, Westchester County, Connecticut
and New Jersey. To be added to the Company's distribution list or to
obtain the latest news releases and other Company information, please
visit our website at www.slgreen.com
or contact Investor Relations at 212.594.2700.
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