Kevin Mc Crain
About Kevin Mc Crain
Kevin Mc Crain is the Managing Partner and Global Head of Retail & Entertainment at Brookfield Asset Management, and currently serves as CEO of Brookfield Properties' US retail business. He also holds board positions at Trilith Studios and JCPenney.
Company
Kevin Mc Crain is the CEO of Brookfield Properties' US retail business, a role he started on January 1, 2023. He also holds the position of Managing Partner and Global Head of Retail & Entertainment for Brookfield Asset Management. Additionally, Mc Crain is a board member at both Trilith Studios and JCPenney. His career with Brookfield Asset Management has spanned multiple senior positions, reflecting his deep expertise in the retail and entertainment sectors.
Title
Kevin Mc Crain holds several prominent titles, including Managing Partner and Global Head of Retail & Entertainment for Brookfield Asset Management, and CEO of Brookfield Properties' US retail business. He also serves as a board member at Trilith Studios and JCPenney, bringing extensive leadership experience to these roles.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Mc Crain holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and a bachelor's degree in History from Sacred Heart University. He began his higher education journey at Gettysburg College and graduated from The Stony Brook School. His legal education and background have equipped him with analytical skills crucial for his roles in managing and overseeing large-scale retail and entertainment ventures.
Background
Kevin Mc Crain's career began in legal practice as an Associate at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP from 2004 to 2006, and he continued in a similar capacity at Goodwin Procter LLP until 2010. He then transitioned to the finance sector as Principal at Phene Capital, LLC. In 2010, Mc Crain joined Brookfield Asset Management, where he progressed through roles including Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Managing Director, before assuming his current senior leadership roles.
Achievements
During his tenure at Brookfield Asset Management, Kevin Mc Crain has been part of several significant transactions and projects, including the acquisitions of Center Parcs, Gazeley, IDI, Student Roost, and Seoul IFC. He has also managed the leasing and redevelopment of high-quality retail properties across 42 states, encompassing nearly 150 million square feet. His role involves overseeing Brookfield’s global retail and entertainment business, and he has served on the boards of several Brookfield portfolio companies.