THOR EQUITIES GROUP - Key Persons
Joseph Sitt is Chairman of Thor Equities, a leader in the global institutional real estate industry with divisions currently spread across three continents and a focus on subniche asset classes. Founded in 1986, Thor Equities owns prime assets in the United States, Europe, and Latin America, with portfolio transactions and a development pipeline spanning 50 million square feet in excess of $20 billion. Joe's current focus involves emerging asset classes including technology and creative offices, biotechnology and life sciences, and logistics real estate. In addition to Thor Equities, Joe is also Chairman of Thor Urbana, the largest developer in Mexico with a development pipeline of 18 million square feet across the country in key high-growth markets, CEO of Thor Retail Advisors, Chairman of the Global Gateway Alliance, and Chairman and Managing Principal of Thor Urban Property Funds, an investment vehicle serving pension funds, investment banks, top-tier college endowments and foundations.
Melissa Gliatta is Chief Operating Officer of Thor Equities. Ms. Gliatta works closely with Thor Equities Chairman & CEO Joseph Sitt to expand the company's business activities. Her responsibilities include overseeing asset management, leasing, human resources, development and construction, as well as marketing and property management in major markets including London, Paris, Madrid, Milan, New York, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, DC and Montreal. In 1995, Ms. Gliatta joined Thor Equities and Ashley Stewart where she played a prime role in operating and expanding the company to 380 stores in over 100 cities. In 2000, Mr. Sitt decided to divest his interest in Ashley Stewart and focus exclusively on Thor Equities. Ms. Gliatta was named Vice President of Thor in 2003, focusing on operations and management of the company's growing commercial real estate portfolios. She was promoted to Executive Vice President in 2010 and Chief Operating Officer in 2016. Ms. Gliatta's strong leadership and operational skills - developed during her time at Ashley Stewart - enabled her to attract a team of experienced and dedicated professionals to Thor Equities, and help grow the company into a full-service real estate firm with offices in New York, London, Paris, Mexico City, Chicago, San Francisco and Miami.