Serge Khalimsky | Source | Senior General Manager at Westfield Old Orchard
Serge Khalimsky
Responsible for 1.8M square foot mixed-use flagship real estate asset, which generates over $600M in annual sales.
Prepare and present annual budget and quarterly forecast to ensure delivery of operational excellence to company’s key stakeholders.
Collaborate with Leasing & Development teams to maintain the shopping center and office building occupancy over 90% and best position property for new tenant prospects.
Partner with local government on Zoning, Tax, Liquor license creation, and land-use matters to deliver the most dynamic mix of destination and first-to-market retailers and restaurants in the Chicagoland market.
Passed legislation on a cutting-edge Business Improvement District in March 2022, expected to create $200M+ in capital investment to fund vital infrastructure improvements for the asset.
Hold active seat on Board of Directors for the Skokie Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Commission, and ICSC Illinois Government Relations Committee.
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A big greenspace that should be fluid for events, markets, even a future Christkindlmarket or something like that.
The plans announced also include the potential for residences on-site.
Where our guests can dine, hit the gym, pick up groceries, see a concert, even shop for the latest trends.
And a community feel, with a park and event space and open-air plaza featuring native trees and what developers describe as paved pathways winding through lush landscaping.
We are very busy over here and we're excited about all the new things that are coming.
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Westfield Old Orchard to be transformed into a place that goes beyond just shopping
A newly re-imagined Westfield Old Orchard will become a "village-within-a-village" over the next three years.
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Westfield Old Orchard
Senior General Manager