SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD), the leading global owner, operator and developer of industrial real estate, announced today that Nick Kittredge will assume the role of president of the company's East Region in the Americas.
In his new position, Kittredge will oversee all regional activities and will report to Eugene Reilly, chief executive officer, Prologis Americas.
Kittredge joined the company in 2004 and has served in a variety of positions focusing on business in the United States and Latin America. Most recently, Kittredge was senior vice president and country manager of Brazil, where he led the company's joint venture operations in the key, emerging market.
About Prologis
Prologis, Inc., is the leading owner, operator and developer of industrial real estate, focused on global and regional markets across the Americas, Europe and Asia. As of June 30, 2013, Prologis, Inc. owned or had investments in, on a wholly owned basis or through co-investment ventures, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 563 million square feet (52.3 million square meters) in 21 countries. The company leases modern distribution facilities to more than 4,500 customers, including manufacturers, retailers, transportation companies, third-party logistics providers and other enterprises.
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