Helmsley Spear, LLC, America’s oldest continuously operating real estate firm founded in 1866, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Emery as an Executive Managing Director of the firm where she will focus on all aspects of commercial/retail real estate sales and leasing. Kent M. Swig, President of Helmsley Spear, made the announcement.

“Christine Emery has a unique and accomplished background in the real estate industry and she will add a new level of expertise to our executive leadership,” stated Kent M. Swig. “We are pleased to have her valuable experience assist our growing firm.”

Ms. Emery has been involved in the strategic planning of a tenant’s initial entry into the United States market and the expansion of its existing brand. She is also has been responsible for the re-use and renewal of urban properties. Prior to joining Helmsley Spear, Ms. Emery served as Executive Managing Director and headed MHP’s retail division where she was responsible for both tenant and landlord retail leasing and sales representation.

Ms. Emery began her career at the South Street Seaport Museum during the Country’s bi-centennial where she was part of the museum’s team to revitalize the Seaport. Ms. Emery’s real estate work in retail ranges from the Upper West Side of Manhattan to the Centre Commercial at the Tour Montparnasse in Paris.

“I am thrilled to be joining Helmsley Spear and look forward to contributing to the growth of the retail leasing and sales sectors of this iconic New York City firm,” said Christine Emery.

In 2007, The Real Estate Board of New York honored Ms. Emery with its “2007 Deal of the Year” award for the deal that most benefits Manhattan when she placed Hermes at 15 Broad Street. Ms. Emery was also named a “Woman of Influence” by Real Estate New York.

Ms. Emery graduated from Barnard College in New York City with a degree in History. She is a member of the Real Estate Board of New York and is on the Board’s Retail Committee. She is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.

About Helmsley Spear

Since 1866, Helmsley Spear has been a leader in commercial real estate creating legendary deals that are the cornerstones of the real estate industry, and is the oldest, continually operating real estate firm in America. Evolving from a real estate appraisal company to a full-service firm providing highly-skilled, professional performance and bottom-line profitability for its clients, Helmsley Spear provides property owners and users of real estate with a full array of services including: office and retail leasing; property and asset management; capital advisory services; investment sales and financing; project development and construction management; preventative maintenance and engineering; insurance services and appraisal. Helmsley Spear is independently owned and operated with offices in New York and San Francisco.