Plano, TX – October 20, 2026 – Kaye/Bassman International, a Starfish Partners Company, is proud to announce that Scott Huey has successfully placed Elisa Young as Executive Vice President, Head of Retail Leasing at Vornado Realty Trust, one of the most prominent owners and managers of commercial real estate in Manhattan.

Young’s appointment represents a significant executive placement within New York City’s commercial real estate market, bringing an accomplished retail leasing leader to one of Manhattan’s most influential real estate portfolios. In her new role, Young will oversee leasing across approximately 2.3 million square feet of street-level retail space spanning 40 Manhattan properties, helping shape the tenant mix and continued evolution of some of the city’s most prominent retail destinations.

Prior to joining Vornado, Young served as Senior Vice President of Retail Leasing at Brookfield Properties, where she helped drive leasing strategy and cultivate relationships with leading global retailers. Her experience includes work with internationally recognized brands such as Gucci, Dior, Bottega Veneta, Sephora, Lululemon, Eataly and TAG Heuer. Throughout her career, she has played a role in shaping the retail landscape of major Manhattan destinations, bringing a combination of market knowledge, strategic vision and deep industry relationships to her new position.

For Huey and Kaye/Bassman, this placement underscores the importance of specialized executive search in a competitive commercial real estate market, where identifying the right leader requires more than matching experience to a job description. It demands an understanding of the market, the business objectives behind a search and the leadership qualities needed to create a lasting impact.

“Elisa is an exceptional talent whose experience, relationships and understanding of the Manhattan retail market make her a tremendous fit for this opportunity,” said Scott Huey, Managing Partner at Kaye/Bassman International. “Executive search is about understanding not only what an organization needs today, but the leadership that will help position it for the future. We’re proud to have played a role in bringing together such an accomplished executive and a premier real estate organization like Vornado.”

Kaye/Bassman’s commercial real estate recruiting practice partners with organizations to identify and recruit high-impact talent across the industry. By combining specialized market knowledge with a relationship-driven search approach, the firm helps clients secure leaders who can advance business objectives, strengthen teams and contribute to long-term organizational success.

Young’s appointment reflects the caliber of executive talent and leadership opportunities at the intersection of retail, leasing and commercial real estate. As Manhattan continues to evolve as a global retail destination, leadership appointments of this scale reinforce the importance of connecting exceptional talent with organizations positioned to shape the market.

For more information about Kaye/Bassman International and its Commercial Real Estate Practice, please visit www.kbic.com.

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