NEW YORK CITY-Less than two weeks after taking the reins atForest City Ratner Cos., MaryAnneGilmartin has named her replacement in her previous role,as well as a new COO. David Berliner, formerlygeneral counsel at FCRC, has stepped up to the COO's office, whileMelissa Roman Burch takes Gilmartin's old job asEVP of commercial and residential development. In addition,Ashley Cotton has been promoted to SVP of externalaffairs and chief of staff to the CEO.

“David has long been a valuable member of the executive teamwith a thorough knowledge of the entire company,” says Gilmartin,who took over as FCRC's president and CEO on April 17, in arelease. As COO, Berliner will be “a key member of my leadershipteam and a great partner as I take over the day-to-dayresponsibilities of the company.” Company founderBruce Ratner, who named Gilmartin to her newresponsibilities, will remain as executive chairman.

While serving as FCRC's COO, Berliner will continue to overseelegal matters, including company transactions, project development,property management and litigation. Livia Corredorand David Esterman have been promoted toco-directors of legal affairs to assist him in this area.