Talent Development Pavilion

The following individuals have graciously offered their time to participate in mentoring, networking, and professional development seminars, at ICSC's Talent Development Pavilion. Their biographical information is included, as well as the events in which they will participate. Questions? Contact Sarah Ritchie, sritchie@icsc.org.

Monday, April 24, 2017

Ann M. Ackerman, CMD

Ann M. Ackerman, CMD With more than 20 years of experience in marketing management for outlet centers and shopping malls, Ann Ackerman, CMD is the CEO and founder of Elevate Branding and Marketing. She has been responsible for launching several of the world's most successful outlet centers, including Fashion Outlets of Chicago, which was awarded the Best Outlet Center in the World by MAPIC. Her current clients include Leeds Retail’s outlet center, The Outlet Shops of Grand River near Birmingham in which she is in charge of their marketing and social media programs. She also works for CBRE which she is responsible for the marketing of the Fashion Outlets of Santa Fe, NM. Ms. Ackerman also worked for Magnitude Development and completed the marketing and branding for the company and of Gran Plaza in Calexico, CA, Magnitude LAX in Hawthorne, CA and Magnitude NOHO in North Hollywood, CA.

Prior to opening her own consulting firm, Ms. Ackerman was Vice President for Nextness, Marketing, Magic and Wizardry for AWENEXT working on outlet centers in Las Vegas, New Mexico and Puerto Rico. Before joining AWENEXT, she served as Vice President, Outlet Marketing for Macerich, where she managed the company’s existing outlet portfolio and worked to develop outlet projects in San Francisco and Philadelphia.

Ms. Ackerman has also served as Vice President and Director of Marketing at AWE Talisman. Her extensive background in tourism and marketing resulted in the successful redevelopment and rebranding of Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas and Fashion Outlets of Santa Fe. Prior to her tenure at AWE Talisman, Ms. Ackerman served as Regional Vice President of Marketing for Prime Retail in which she grand opened 23 outlet centers and Group Marketing Director for the Cafaro Company.

Ms. Ackerman is honored to have received several national and international awards for marketing and tourism excellence and the Gold and Silver ICSC MAXI awards for excellence in marketing, public relations, social media, grand opening and cause-related marketing. She currently serves on the VRN Planning Committee and is on the board of DOC&R. She is an ICSC MAXI Judge and often acts as a roundtable leader and panelist at major ICSC events. Previously she served as an ICSC Professional Development class auditor and instructor.  

With her wealth of experience, passion and creativity, Ms. Ackerman is deeply committed to helping her clients identify opportunities that will build new business as well as increase profitability at existing outlet properties.

Ms. Ackerman will present  ""A" is for Adaptable:  How to be a Versatile, Fleixible, and Adjustable Candidate in Today's Work Environment," on Wednesday, May 24,  9:00 - 9:30 am in the Talent Development Pavilion.

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