The Harvard Club of Miami
 is pleased to share the following invitation 

The Harvard Real Estate Alumni Organization (HREAO) Webinar Series :

COVID-19 Impact On Retail 


The HREAO Webinar Series invites real estate industry experts to lead an interactive forum on specific top-of-mind topics and to share their perspectives on the real estate sector—including various trends, strategies, and insights, as well as to answer your questions. 


Sponsored by the Harvard Real Estate Alumni Organization

Date :  Thursday, August 27th, 2020

Time : 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

Event : $15

Advance registration on HREAO's website required. Register Here   

Location : Join Zoom Webinar.  Meeting ID and Password will be shared after Event Registration. HREAO Webinar Link via Zoom

If you need assistance, please contact the HREAO at Hreao.havard@gmail.com.

Please register to participate in the program, which is an exclusive event for members of the Harvard community. 
Although the session will have a live Q&A, attendees are asked to submit their questions ahead of time. Space is limited. Please note that this event is "off-the-record".

Please join the Harvard Real Estate Alumni Organization to discuss the near-term and long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the US and international retail industry and how major retailers are adapting to these challenges.  Our speakers will discuss how the pandemic has impacted brick and mortar retailers, how the retail experience is impacted, retail shopper experiences, social distancing, and hygienic guidelines, etc. and include time for general audience discussion.

Speakers and Bio:

  • Andrew McLean (MBA ’96) 

  • Paul J Kurzawa 

Andrew McLean

  • In his role as Chief Commercial Officer, Andrew oversees the American Eagle Outfitters (AE) and Aerie store teams and leads global expansion initiatives, including both company-owned and licensee stores across 25 countries. In addition, Andrew has direct responsibility for real estate, construction, retail operations, loss prevention, global brand delivery, international strategy, and customer experience. As AEO strengthens the connection with its customers and broadens its global reach, he provides the expertise essential to growing all the AEO brands.  Andrew’s prior retail experience includes responsibility at a number of successful retailers, including Gap Inc., Liz Claiborne Inc., and URBN Urban Outfitters Inc. Andrew is a graduate of Harvard Business School (MBA ’96). 
 
Paul J Kurzawa
 
  • Paul joined Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (formerly Westfield) in 2019 and is responsible for operating URW’s shopping centers in the U.S., including leading asset management, shopping center management, hospitality, facilities, security, business affairs and commercial office leasing. Prior to joining URW, Paul held senior leadership roles for some of the most distinguished global real estate and entertainment companies in the world including The Blackstone Group, Equity Office Properties, DreamWorks Animation, Westfield Corporation, Lend Lease Corporation and Caruso. While Chief Operating Officer for Caruso, one of the nation’s most highly respected private real estate developers, Paul was directly involved in the development of Americana at Brand and 8500 Berton Way mixed-use developments located in Los Angeles. Paul holds a B.A. in Public Policy and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences in the United States, Australia and China. 

Moderator and Planning:

  • Macy Leung (GSD ’11)

  • John Matthews (College ’19) 

  • Daniel Abarca (College '16)