Starwood names new leasing chief

Michael J. Powers, a leasing veteran and principal in a progressive hair salon concept, has been promoted to senior VP and head of leasing at Starwood Retail Partners.



Prior to joining Starwood as VP of leasing in 2013, Powers helped found Salonspace, a concept that seeks to provide hair stylists with a workplace environment they can approach on their own terms. He is a leasing veteran of Simon Property Group, Steiner + Associates, and Glimcher Realty Trust.



Powers will oversee the management of Starwood Retail Partners' leasing team, overseeing strategic planning and merchandising of the company's 30 core properties and redevelopment projects.