Raymond Edwards

Raymond Edwards joined Kimco Realty Corporation in 2001 and is currently Executive Vice President, Retailer Services. In that role Mr. Edwards focuses on strengthening Kimco’s relationship with its national retailers. Mr. Edwards is also a voting member of the Company’s Investment Committee which approves all new investments, development projects and property dispositions. He is also involved, with the Executive Chairman, in developing opportunities directly with real estate rich retailers by making investments, lending and providing strategic real estate solutions. Transactions include the Montgomery Ward designation rights to over 300 stores; conversion of Frank’s Nurseries from retail operation to a stand-alone real estate company; participation as part of the consortium that acquired the 650-store Albertson’s grocery chain in 2006, and in 2013, the 850-store Shaw’s, Acme, Jewel banners along with the balance of the Albertson stores not previously controlled. In 2015, Albertsons merged with Safeway to create the second largest grocery chain in the country with over 2,300 stores.

Mr. Edwards is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and New York State Bar, having received his J.D. from The Law School at St. John’s University.