AEG Names Katie Pandolfo General Manager of Crypto.com Arena
AEG has announced that following an extensive search, the company has promoted Katie Pandolfo to the role of general manager of Crypto.com Arena. Pandolfo brings more than 25 years of experience to the position, most recently serving as the general manager of Dignity Health Sports Park. In taking on this role, Pandolfo becomes one of the few leaders in sports to have experience that spans across all major league sports: MLB, NFL, MLS and now NHL and the NBA. As general manager, she will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the arena.
Christine Walker-Bowman Named Chief Operating Officer of Farmers and Merchants Trust Company
Long Beach-headquartered Farmers and Merchants Trust Company (FMTC) has announced the appointment of Christine Walker-Bowman as its new executive vice president and chief operating officer. A fifth-generation Walker and a 20-year veteran of F&M, Walker-Bowman’s transition to FMTC marks a significant moment in the company’s continued commitment to its values, modernization and long-term growth. Under Walker-Bowman’s leadership, FMTC will focus on strengthening its digital presence, enhancing client touchpoints, expanding its client base and working with strategic partners to provide additional resources and financial support. She is committed to modernizing the company’s outward presentation to attract new clients and key talent.
Sweetgreen Appoints Jason Cochran as Chief Operating Officer
Sweetgreen, Inc., has announced the appointment of Jason Cochran as the company’s chief operating officer. Cochran will oversee field operations as well as operations services and innovation for the company and will report directly to Sweetgreen’s co-founder and chief executive officer, Jonathan Neman. Cochran brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience in restaurant and consumer retail. Prior to joining Sweetgreen, he served as CEO and was a board member of American West Restaurant Group, the third-largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the U.S., where he led the company through transformational growth and operational improvements across hundreds of locations.
Matthew Borstein Named Managing Director and Co-Head of Credit for CIM Group
Los Angeles-based CIM Group has announced that Matthew Borstein, an experienced leader in the real estate credit industry, has joined the company as managing director, co-head of credit in a continued expansion of the firm’s credit team and platform. Borstein has more than 25 years of experience across real estate investments, loans, securities and hard assets with expertise in building and leading global credit platforms. At CIM Group, Borstein will play an integral role in the firm’s growing credit platform. He will work alongside Daniel Ottensoser, managing director and co-head of credit, to lead capital deployment strategies across CIM’s funds and accounts.
Glaser Weil Names Trial Lawyer Carla Christofferson as Partner in Century City Office
Glaser Weil has announced that Carla Christofferson has joined the firm as a partner in its Century City office. A seasoned trial lawyer with an impressive track record in complex, high-stakes litigation, Christofferson brings more than three decades of experience across a wide spectrum of commercial and consumer disputes. Christofferson’s practice focuses on complex business litigation, class action defense, Proposition 65, unfair trade practices and real estate and contract litigation. She has successfully represented major players across the retail, energy, entertainment, real estate, technology and financial services industries. Her deep trial experience and strategic insights have made her a go-to advisor for high-profile clients facing significant legal challenges.
Adam Pastor Joins Cushman & Wakefield as Vice Chair of Industrial Advisory Group
Cushman & Wakefield has announced it has hired Adam Pastor as vice chair of the firm’s Industrial Advisory Group (IAG). Based in Southern California, Pastor specializes in the structuring and execution of industrial portfolio sales, recapitalizations, joint venture equity and financing across the country. Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, Pastor worked as a managing director for Eastdil Secured for 20 years. During his tenure there, he was involved with some of the most significant industrial real estate transactions in the United States, Europe and Australia and has completed more than $180 billion in industrial transactions throughout his career.
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