Jorge Lizan

Jorge Lizan is the Founder and Managing Director of Lizan Retail Advisors (LRA), an international retail consulting firm specializing in the Global Shopping Center Industry.12 With over 25 years of experience in the Retail Real Estate Industry, Lizan has established himself as an expert in international retail business development.12

Career Highlights

• Founded Lizan Retail Advisors (LRA) in January 20142
• Served as Vice President of Business Development at the International Shopping Center Council (ICSC) from 2006 to January 20141
• Worked as Real Estate Manager for the Caribbean and Latin America at Yum! Brands from 2002 to 20042
• Held the position of National Gallery Manager Commercial at Carrefour in Mexico from 1998 to 200212

Achievements and Contributions

• Created successful ICSC conferences, including RECON Latin America and the Caribbean Conference1
• Co-founded the "Hispanic markets of the ICSC in the USA" initiative1
• Directed the "World Shopping Centers Summit Program" in Shanghai, China in 20121
• Regular contributor to industry magazines1

Education

• MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Arizona1
• Architecture degree from Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA) in Mexico City1

Jorge Lizan currently resides in New York City and has visited over 80 countries worldwide.1