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Keidan joins Cresa as vice president of transaction management

Leslie Keidan, Cresa

New York, NY The NYC office of Cresa has welcomed broker Leslie Keidan as vice president of transaction management. She is known for her management of marquee accounts and record of driving multi-million dollar growth. 

Among the many preeminent clients with which she has worked are Triad Retail Sales, Gannett, QuadrantONE, Time Warner Cable, Specific Media, Aquantive, Viacom and Cox Reps.

“Forging long-term relationships are keys to Leslie’s drive and success,” points out Richard Selig, Managing Principal, Cresa New York. “She is a strategic thinker and team player devoted to delivering consistent, innovative real estate solutions. We are delighted to have her on board.”

Prior to joining Cresa, Keidan served as a director at CBC Advisors and before that, was with DJK. Ms. Keidan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Boston University. She is fluent in English and French, is an avid tennis player and golfer, and actively involved with several charities raising money for cancer research.

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