# Kevin McCrain

> Kevin McCrain is Chief Executive Officer of GGP and a Managing Partner in Brookfield’s Real Estate Group. He joined Brookfield in 2010, worked in New York and London, and moved from investment and portfolio responsibilities into retail leadership. His public strategy emphasizes local tenant selection, physical stores and investment in existing destinations.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at GGP; Managing Partner, Real Estate at Brookfield
- **Organizations:** GGP, Brookfield, Brookfield Properties, Union Square Hospitality Group, Center Parcs, IFC Seoul, Student Roost, JCPenney
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Juris Doctor, Georgetown University Law Center, Bachelor’s degree, Sacred Heart University
- **Known for:** Held global retail portfolio and investment responsibilities at Brookfield., Participated in transactions involving Center Parcs, Gazeley, IDI, Student Roost and IFC Seoul., Leads GGP following the restoration of its name in 2026.

## Career timeline

- **2010** — Joined Brookfield.
- **2015** — Appointed a director of Center Parcs (Operating Company) Limited on August 3.
- **2020** — Resigned from the Center Parcs board on May 11.
- **2021** — Publicly identified as a Brookfield managing director working on retail and food concepts.
- **2023** — Became CEO of Brookfield Properties’ retail real estate business in April, according to the 2024 interview.
- **2024** — Presented Brookfield’s retail business at its September 10 Investor Day.
- **2026** — Led the retail business under the GGP name restored in January.

## Achievements

- Held global retail portfolio and investment responsibilities at Brookfield.
- Participated in transactions involving Center Parcs, Gazeley, IDI, Student Roost and IFC Seoul.
- Leads GGP following the restoration of its name in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — ICSC reported that GGP affiliates had arranged an $800 million Oakbrook Center refinancing expected to close the following month; completion was not established by that report.
- **2026-06** — GGP announced David Yurman’s lease for a 23,000-square-foot flagship at 685 Fifth Avenue; McCrain commented on the partnership.
- **2026-05** — Spoke at the Chicago Sports, Entertainment and Retail Summit about the GGP rebrand and growth plans.
- **2026-03** — Goodwin published a recap of the RECM panel featuring McCrain, Martha Kelley and Sher Hafeez.
- **2026-01** — Brookfield Properties’ U.S. retail business resumed the GGP name.

## Links

- Website: https://www.ggp.com/leader/kevin-mccrain/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mccrain-8a20a64

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Last updated: 2026-10-23