Paula Charles
About Paula Charles
Paula Charles serves as the Vice President of Retail Leasing at PREIT, a position she has held since 2018. She has extensive experience in retail leasing, having previously worked at Steiner + Associates, Inc. and General Growth Properties, Inc.
Current Role at PREIT
Paula Charles serves as the Vice President of Retail Leasing at PREIT, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing retail leasing operations and strategies within the organization. Her tenure at PREIT has been marked by her extensive experience in the retail leasing sector, contributing to the company's growth and development in the Philadelphia area.
Previous Experience in Retail Leasing
Before joining PREIT, Paula Charles held several significant positions in retail leasing. She worked at Steiner + Associates, Inc. as Vice President of Leasing from 2014 to 2017 and then as Senior Vice President of Leasing from 2017 to 2018. Her experience also includes a long tenure at General Growth Properties, Inc., where she served in various roles, including Leasing Representative, Regional Vice President of Leasing, and Vice President of Leasing from 1998 to 2013.
Educational Background
Paula Charles earned her MBA in Marketing from Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, where she studied from 1995 to 1999. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Bucknell University, completing her studies there from 1983 to 1987. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in business and marketing principles relevant to her career in retail leasing.
Career Timeline
Paula Charles has built a robust career in retail leasing over several decades. She began her career at Kravco Company LLC as Director of Specialty Leasing and Sponsorship from 1995 to 1998. Following that, she joined General Growth Properties, Inc., where she held multiple positions until 2014. After her time at Steiner + Associates, Inc., she transitioned to her current role at PREIT, reflecting her continuous advancement in the industry.