Eric Suissa

Eric Suissa is a Store Development Manager at Starbucks, where they develop strategic plans for market expansion and oversee lease negotiations. They have over 17 years of experience in mixed-use real estate, including roles in asset management, retail development, and market planning. Eric graduated with an MBA in Real Estate from American University’s Kogod School of Business and previously held significant positions, such as COO of Suissa Spa & Cosmetic Group and Director of Sales at The DC Apartment Company. They began their career managing a 20,000-square-foot office building and have worked in various capacities in retail and real estate throughout their professional journey.