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Professional Profile: Atanu Bhattacharjee, 2015

Name: Atanu Bhattacharjee Title: Industrial Real Estate Advisor Company: Friedland Realty Advisors Location: 656 Central Park Ave., Yonkers N.Y. Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela Education: BA in Economics - Pennsylvania State University First job outside of real estate: A&R for Island/ Def Jam Records a division of Universal Records First job in real estate or allied field: Friedland Realty Advisors What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I assist businesses looking to purchase or lease industrial real estate in the Westchester & Bronx markets. I also represent Landlords and Sellers looking to lease or sale their property. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? I enjoy going to the gym, reading, listening to music, going to the movies and spending time with my family and friends. Favorite book or author: Paulo Coelho is my favorite author, however my favorite book is "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Favorite movie: "The Godfather" Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Babylon" by Sza One word to describe your work environment: Peaceful Rules to live by in business: "Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values." Dalai Lama If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Julius Caesar, I would take him to Del Frisco's Steakhouse What is your dream job? My dream job would be to be an industrial real estate developer and owner.
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