ATLANTA—InvenTrust Properties just named Michael Walker as director of leasing for its Atlanta office. A 20-year leasing and retail management veteran, Walker oversees all retail leasing activities for the firm and will work to expand InvenTrust's footprint in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

“Our retail strategy is strengthened by our regional and direct leasing offices in high-growth areas, including Atlanta,” says InvenTrust executive vice president of Portfolio Management David F. Collins. “Michael has extensive experience in retail leasing and management and an impressive track record for growth and collaboration.”

Before signing on with InvenTrust, Walker lead Brixmor Property Group's northeast leasing team. There he oversaw about 13 million square feet of community and neighborhood shopping center leasing from New York throughout New England. 

Before joining Brixmor (then Centro) in 2001, Walker held leasing positions with Urban Retail Properties and Simon Properties Group. Walker holds a Certified Leasing Specialist designation (CLS) from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and was the 2014 New England Idea Exchange Program Chair. He also held the ICSC State Operations Chair for several Northeastern states from 2011 through 2014.

InvenTrust currently owns 49 centers in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions. The firm is seeking acquisitions in the growth markets of Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville, Raleigh, and Charlotte.