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October 25, 2007
Business in the Burbs: Forest City Ratner names new president, chairman
The Journal News
Forest City Ratner Cos., the Brooklyn-based the developer of the Ridge Hill project in Yonkers, has named Joanne M. Minieri president and chief operating officer. She was previously the executive vice president and chief operating officer. Bruce C. Ratner, who previously served as president and chief executive officer, will become chairman as well as CEO.
"Since she joined us in 1995, Joanne has become indispensable, taking responsibility for successfully developing our long- and short-term business plans across a growing portfolio of projects," Bruce Ratner said in a statement. "In addition, she oversees many key areas, such as policy development, financial reporting and investment management."
Minieri has directed some of the company's largest retail, hotel and residential developments, including the recently completed New York Times Building near Times Square and the AtlanticYards development in Brooklyn.
Forest City Ratner, a subsidiary of Cleveland-based Forest City Enterprises, owns and operates 32 properties in the New York metropolitan area.
Posted by lumi at October 25, 2007 7:00 AM