PHILADELPHIA, PA — Hines announces it is expanding its presence in the East Region by placing renewed focus on the Philadelphia market. To lead this expansion, Hines hires Brandon Segal as Managing Director in Philadelphia. In this role, Segal will work with business leaders, liaise with teams on upcoming projects, and collaborate with city heads and functional leaders to ensure alignment on strategic goals.

“Establishing our presence in Philadelphia is an important part of our strategy to be an active player in the major markets in our region, and to continue to grow and diversify our business,” said Sarah Hawkins, CEO East Region for Hines. “We are excited to welcome Brandon to the Hines team and grow our real estate footprint.”

Segal joined Hines from LCOR where he led the reestablishment of the firm’s Philadelphia development office. Prior to his time at LCOR, Segal worked at Rotelle Development Company, where he coordinated the land development for single family residential construction along with developing and supporting the implementation of a new business model.

Segal earned his Master of Business Administration from Villanova University along with a Bachelor of Arts from Penn State University and is a member of NAIOP Greater Philadelphia Board of Directors and NAIOP National Mixed-Use Development Forum.