RivingtonHark appoints Ilan Goldman as portfolio director

RivingtonHark, a UK firm specialising in shopping centres and urban renewal, has appointed Ilan Goldman as portfolio director.

Ilan Goldman

This hire significantly enhances their asset management and investment capabilities as they aim to acquire more shopping centres throughout the UK.

Goldman brings over 30 years of experience in maximizing the value of shopping centres, mixed-use developments, and regeneration projects. He is known for his innovative strategies that unlock asset potential and drive growth.

His past achievements include securing approval to transform St John's Shopping Centre in Preston into a mixed-use site with 500 homes, an NHS hub, and dining options. He also integrated an educational campus for Kendal College into the Westmorland Shopping Centre as part of a larger renovation.

In his new role, Goldman will help RivingtonHark acquire new assets and manage key properties such as Liverpool St John’s shopping centre (a joint venture), and Palace Gardens and Exchange Enfield, which are managed for DWS.

Mark Harvey, executive director and head of Asset Management at RivingtonHark, said: “Ilan is an exceptionally experienced and driven professional, and we are delighted to welcome him to RivingtonHark. His proven ability to deliver asset-led strategies that create value across our core markets will be a valuable addition to our team. Ilan’s expertise, combined with our capital capability and market knowledge, strengthens our position to identify, acquire and enhance assets, driving further growth across our portfolio.”

Ilan Goldman, portfolio director at RivingtonHark, added: “I have known David Lewis and RivingtonHark for over 15 years and have long admired their entrepreneurial spirit, ambition, and impressive track record of delivering high-profile projects across the UK. The opportunity to join the team at such an exciting stage of their growth was one I could not pass up.”