# Brian Finnegan

> Brian T. Finnegan is Chief Executive Officer, President and a director of Brixmor Property Group. He joined predecessor Kramont Realty Trust in 2004 and worked across leasing, redevelopment, asset management and operations before becoming CEO in January 2026. Based in Rye, New York, he also chairs the ICSC Foundation and serves on ICSC’s Board of Trustees.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer and President at Brixmor Property Group
- **Organizations:** Brixmor Property Group, ICSC, ICSC Foundation
- **From:** Philadelphia, United States
- **Education:** B.A., Marketing Communications, Duquesne University, St. Joseph’s Preparatory School
- **Known for:** Promoted to CEO after more than two decades with Brixmor and its predecessors., Recognized by Chain Store Age in its 50 Under 40 and 10 Under 40 and by Shopping Centers Today in Leasing Leaders., Personally committed $50,000 toward the $100,000 Matthew Vender Memorial Scholarship, announced in October 2026.

## Career timeline

- **2002-2003** — Account Executive at The MCS Group.
- **2003-2004** — Leasing Associate at Legend Properties.
- **2004** — Joined Kramont Realty Trust, a Brixmor predecessor, as a Senior Leasing Associate.
- **2006-2007** — Regional Vice President, Leasing.
- **2007-2008** — Vice President, Redevelopment.
- **2009-2014** — Senior Vice President, Leasing and Redevelopment, West region.
- **2014-2020** — Executive Vice President, Leasing.
- **2020-2023** — Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer.
- **2023-2024** — Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer.
- **2024-04 to 2024-05** — Interim Chief Executive Officer and President.
- **2024-07** — Became President and Chief Operating Officer.
- **2025-10 to 2025-12** — Served again as interim Chief Executive Officer.
- **2026-01** — Became permanent Chief Executive Officer and a director, retaining the presidency; serves as 2026 ICSC trustee and ICSC Foundation chair.

## Achievements

- Promoted to CEO after more than two decades with Brixmor and its predecessors.
- Recognized by Chain Store Age in its 50 Under 40 and 10 Under 40 and by Shopping Centers Today in Leasing Leaders.
- Personally committed $50,000 toward the $100,000 Matthew Vender Memorial Scholarship, announced in October 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Committed $50,000 personally toward a $100,000 Temple University scholarship honoring Matthew Vender; Shane Farmer is the inaugural recipient.
- **2026-09** — Brixmor and Everview announced agreements for a $2.34 billion Slate Grocery REIT transaction, expected to close in Q1 2027 subject to approvals and customary conditions.
- **2026-09** — Appeared on From Where I Sit With Tom McGee, published September 9 and recorded August 27.
- **2026-08** — Discussed open-air retail, reinvestment and retailer demand on Nareit’s REIT Report.
- **2026-07** — Brixmor reported 5.8% second-quarter same-property NOI growth and record small-shop occupancy.

## Links

- Website: https://www.brixmor.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-finnegan-1b8295b

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Last updated: 2026-10-23