SCITUATE, Mass., Oct. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blue
Butterfly, a strategic consultancy for the retail real estate
industry, announces the appointment of Christie Sparks as Director, Business
Development. Sparks will support business development on behalf of
clients as well as client acquisition for Blue Butterfly.
"There's a unique opportunity right now to help fill vacancies
and uncover and grow new retail concepts. With Christie on board,
we're now in an even better position to do just that for our
clients. Her experience and thought leadership will be invaluable
as we continue to grow," said Tracey
Hatley, Managing Director, Global Business Development.
"Blue Butterfly has assembled a talented team of industry
leaders. I'm looking forward to working with them and our clients
on innovative deal-making opportunities," said Sparks.
Sparks has more than 25 years of experience in the retail real
estate industry. She joins Blue Butterfly from JLL, where she
served as VP, Regional Specialty Leasing Manager. In addition to
overseeing specialty leasing programs in enclosed shopping centers
across the country, Sparks managed a unique assortment of iconic
properties including Grand Central Terminal in New York, Navy Pier in Chicago, and Union Depot in St. Paul. She led a team of specialty leasing
managers in executing creative strategies that generated millions
of dollars in revenue. She also spearheaded a new program for JLL
that included temporarily leasing big-box spaces and full oversight
of pop-up development.
Sparks has received several industry awards throughout a career
that has also included positions with independent retailers and
national chains. These include the Specialty Leasing Regional Team
Special Recognition Award (JLL), Team of the Year Award (JLL),
Specialty Leasing Team of the Year Award (Simon), Driving the
Business Award (Simon), and Visual Victories (Specialty Retail
Report/ICSC), among others.
"We're thrilled to have Christie join the Blue Butterfly team.
Her relationships and expertise in the industry will help us
deliver exciting new opportunities and greater value for our
clients. She also brings the type of passion that will help propel
our company's growth," said Michael
Brielmann, Partner at Blue Butterfly.
SOURCE Blue Butterfly