The ICSC Board of Trustees elected Jim Taylor, president and CEO of Brixmor Property Group, as chairman and Angele Robinson-Gaylord, SVP of Store Development Americas of Starbucks, to serve as vice chairman for the 2024 term.

Taylor was appointed CEO and President of Brixmor Property Group in 2016 and reportedly brings extensive experience in retail and commercial real estate, stemming from a more than 25-year career in the industry. 

Before being named ICSC chairman, Taylor served as the ICSC’s vice chairman for the 2023 term. He previously served as EVP, CFO and treasurer for Federal Realty Investment Trust, and, before that Federal, where he was head of Real Estate Investment Banking for Eastdil Wells Fargo.

Robinson-Gaylord has reportedly been helping retailers and developers create and implement strategies to grow and protect their real estate portfolios for over 15 years. Before joining Starbucks, Robinson-Gaylord led store development teams at Rite Aid and IKEA and formerly worked at McDonald’s Corp. in the U.S. Restaurant Development division. Robinson-Gaylord supports education and professional development programs for minority professionals in commercial real estate. She serves on the ICSC Foundation, Project REAP and Success Academy boards.

“Jim’s deep expertise in retail and commercial real estate and his experience serving as ICSC’s vice chairman will undoubtedly prove valuable as we continue to serve our members and navigate what’s ahead for the industry in 2024,” said Tom McGee, president and CEO of ICSC. “We are also pleased to welcome Angele, whose retail expertise will be crucial as we focus on delivering fundamental programs and services for this important segment of our membership.”

“ICSC plays a central role in helping members connect, build relationships, drive new business, attract and develop talent and advocate on behalf of our shared interests,” said Taylor. “I’m looking forward to acting as Chair in 2024 and pleased to work alongside Angele to serve our fellow ICSC members to ensure the organization’s and the industry’s continued growth and success.”

In addition to Taylor and Robinson-Gaylord, 11 other members will join the ICSC Board of Trustees in 2024:

  • Christopher Conlon, CEO, WPG
  • Ross Cooper, President, chief investment officer, Kimco Realty
  • David Henry, co-founder, Peaceable Street Capital (Executive Board)
  • Naveen Jaggi, president, Retail Advisory Services, Americas, JLL
  • David Larcher, president & CEO, Vestar
  • Ryan O’Sullivan, VP, Real Estate & Development, PetSmart
  • Lisa Palmer, president & CEO, Regency Centers
  • Marc Panzer, SVP, Real Estate & Store Development, Williams-Sonoma
  • Lyneir Richardson, co-founder & CEO, Chicago Trend
  • Arturo Sneider, CEO, Primestor Development (Executive Board)
  • Anjee Solanki, national director, Retail Services and Practice Groups, US, Colliers

ICSC will also welcome four next-generation Trustees, under 40 years of age:

  • Laura Barr, Americas retail leader, advisory & transaction services, CBRE
  • Bo Okoroji, managing partner, Steerpoint Capital
  • Natalie Pebbles, director of real estate, western region, Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems
  • Scott Schnuckel, VP, property development, real estate, Kohl’s

Headshots courtesy ISCS