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A national retail industry leader, Jackie Soffer serves as Co-Chairman & CEO for Turnberry Associates, one of America’s premier real estate developers. Among Jackie Soffers’s numerous properties are Aventura Mall, a centerpiece of the community and one of the top-grossing shopping centers in the United States. This architectural and design gem includes a growing collection of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. Over the past few years, Jackie has been integral in the evolution of Aventura Mall’s retailer mix to meet the demands of its discerning global customers. She has attracted to Aventura Mall a two-story flagship Louis Vuitton Maison, as well as boutiques from Cartier, Burberry, Fendi, Tiffany, & Co., Rolex, and many more. A number of other dynamic initiatives being overseen by Jackie will further establish the shopping center as one of the world’s top shopping centers. In addition, Jackie Soffer directed a major expansion of Turnberry Associates’ award-winning Destin Commons, which has set the standard for open-air lifestyle centers in Florida’s Panhandle since opening a decade ago. The expansion is anchored by the area’s first H&M, along with two dozen additional retailers and restaurants. Jackie also is helping spearhead the continued transformation of Fontainebleau Miami Beach, the revered landmark and symbol of style and sophistication, as well as Turnberry Isle Miami, a legendary championship golf and spa retreat. An avid, long-time collector, Jackie Soffer founded Turnberry for the Arts, a cultural initiative that gives back to the community by displaying works from leading contemporary artists and creating a unique experience for the public. Aventura Mall features pieces from such renowned artists as Louise Bourgeois, Jorge Pardo, Daniel Arsham and Jaume Plensa. And, under Jackie’s curatorial guidance, the Fontainebleau has become a significant showcase for important contemporary art with pieces by Ai Wei Wei, Tracy Emin and James Turrell. A graduate of The University of Colorado, Jackie Soffer serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees for the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami. She is a Board Member of Fontainebleau Miami Beach and was recently appointed as an Independent Director on the Board of Washington Prime Group, which will be one of the most diversified portfolios of shopping centers in the U.S. retail real estate industry, initially comprised of 98 properties totaling 53 million square feet in 23 states.