Mitchell Friedel

Mitchell Friedel

Executive Director, Retail Development Advisory, Hilco Global

New York, NY 10036

Phone (914) 330-5533

Specialties
Landlord Rep (Retail)
Property Types
Hospitality, Land, Office, Retail, Multifamily
Markets
Austin, Chicago, Dallas/Ft Worth, Houston, New York City, Northern New Jersey, Orange County (California), South Florida
Bio
Mitch Friedel is a seasoned retail real estate executive with over three decades of experience shaping some of North America’s most dynamic Lifestyle and Town Center destinations. His expertise spans the full development lifecycle, from early-stage planning and tenant mix strategy to proforma analysis and comprehensive retail leasing programs. Throughout his career, Mitch has played a pivotal role in numerous high-profile projects, including Time Warner Center in Manhattan, CityPlace in West Palm Beach, and the $1 billion redevelopment of Disney Springs in Orlando. He has advised ownership groups and collaborated with architectural teams to create vibrant, master-planned environments that seamlessly integrate retail, dining, entertainment, and community programming. Mitch’s deep relationships with national and global retail brands, combined with his understanding of modern merchandising dynamics, have enabled him to deliver successful outcomes for large-scale retail and mixed-use developments in high-growth markets across North America. His work continues to focus on creating experience-driven destinations that foster long-term value for owners and developers.
Education
Lehigh University (BS)
Awards
2021: Globe Street - Top Retail Influencer
2016-2020: “Newmark Chairman’s Circle” recognized as one of the Top 100 producing executives globally