Forest City promotes Bishop to COO, Commercial Group

Cleveland -- Forest City Enterprises said Wednesday it has promoted Duane F. Bishop Jr., to the position of executive VP and COO of the company’s Commercial Group.



Bishop was previously executive VP – Asset Management.



Forest City’s Commercial Group, the largest of three major strategic business units, includes the company’s retail, office and hotel properties.



In this new role, Bishop will report directly to James A. Ratner, chairman, president and CEO of the Commercial Group. His responsibilities will include asset management, leasing, finance and financial reporting.