NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE: BRX) ("Brixmor" or the "Company") announced today that James M. Taylor Jr., the Company's Chief Executive Officer and President, is taking a temporary medical leave of absence, effective April 11, 2024. The Company's Board of Directors appointed Brian T. Finnegan, the Company's Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, to also serve as interim Chief Executive Officer and President until Mr. Taylor's return.
Sheryl M. Crosland, the Company's Chair of the Board, said, "The Company, including the employees and the Board of Directors, send our best wishes to Jim and look forward to his return in the near future. Until then, our Board of Directors is pleased that Brian, who has excelled in his various executive roles over his 20 years with the Company, including his current role as Chief Operating Officer, has agreed to step in as interim Chief Executive Officer and President. I am confident that it will be business as usual as Brian and the rest of the seasoned senior management team continue executing on the Company's business plan."
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Brixmor (NYSE: BRX) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates a high-quality, national portfolio of open-air shopping centers. Its 362 retail centers comprise approximately 64 million square feet of prime retail space in established trade areas. The Company strives to own and operate shopping centers that reflect Brixmor's vision "to be the center of the communities we serve" and are home to a diverse mix of thriving national, regional and local retailers. Brixmor is a proud real estate partner to over 5,000 retailers including The TJX Companies, The Kroger Co., Publix Super Markets and Ross Stores.
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