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The role requires extensive international experience and a proven track record in high-level partnerships, place activation, experience-led retail, and cultural placemaking while driving long-term strategy, securing high-value collaborations, and positioning the company as a leading developer in the luxury and high-end real estate market. With a focus on enhancing resident and visitor experiences, the role ensures all partnerships and activations drive brand excellence, commercial performance, cultural relevance, and long-term destination value. <\/p>\n<h3>Section II: Key Responsibilities <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the identification, negotiation, and management of strategic partnerships with global brands across hospitality, education, retail, wellness, sports, art, and F&#038;B. <\/li>\n<li>Develop partnership strategies aligned with the company\u2019s long-term vision and brand values. <\/li>\n<li>Spearhead innovative asset collaborations that enhance community and destination value. <\/li>\n<li>Ensure asset mix strategies evolve post-opening to remain aligned with market trends, consumer behavior, and long-term performance. <\/li>\n<li>Integrate art, culture, education, hospitality, and wellness as core placemaking components. <\/li>\n<li>Lead the development of experiential retail environments aligned with brand and destination identity. <\/li>\n<li>Drive tenant mix strategies that prioritize quality, experience, and long-term performance. <\/li>\n<li>Ensure retail performance is evaluated using engagement, dwell time, and productivity metrics. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Place Management &#038; 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