Los Angeles-based BH Properties has named retail expert Greg Sullivan managing director of the company’s Retail Properties Division. Sullivan comes to BH Properties from Brookfield Properties, where he was VP of big box leasing / development. He brings more than 30 years of experience.

For the past six months, Sullivan has been operating as a retail consultant to BH Properties, advising the firm on several mixed-use retail acquisitions, most notably the 322,000-square-foot Anchorage Square on San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, and Lincoln Road, a 130,000-square-foot retail center in Miami’s South Beach neighborhood. As managing director, Sullivan will spearhead acquisitions, management and leasing for the firm’s expanding retail portfolio.

“As commercial real estate’s retail sector continues to work through a challenging economy, we see a great opportunity to grow our presence in the marketspace,” said Jim Brooks, president of BH Properties. “In so doing, we wanted to make a bold move and Greg’s experience and knowledge in both leasing and re-positioning gives us vital access to a national network of retailers and will help accelerate our retail efforts across the country.”

Pictured: Greg Sullivan.