Avison Young appoints Leeanne Rizzo as New England Market Leader to drive strategic growth

Experienced commercial real estate expert to grow business lines and scale the firm’s platform

Boston, MA – Global real estate advisor Avison Young has hired Leeanne Rizzo as Principal and New England Market Leader, which includes offices in Boston, MA and Hartford, CT. Rizzo will lead day-to-day operations and focus on strategic talent recruitment to enhance the firm’s capabilities and strengthen its presence across New England.

“New England is a key growth market for Avison Young, with strong fundamentals and increasing client demand across all service lines,” said Josh Peyton, Principal & Regional Managing Director, East Region. “Leeanne’s leadership and deep regional expertise positions us to capitalize on that momentum and continue expanding our platform in a meaningful way.”

Rizzo brings more than two decades of experience in the commercial real estate industry, where she has advised office tenants and landlords on leasing, sales and development of real estate throughout Greater Boston. She most recently served as Executive Vice President & Principal at Hunneman and previously held roles at Newmark and Colliers.

“Avison Young’s entrepreneurial DNA, people-first culture and collaborative platform make it uniquely positioned for growth,” said Rizzo. “With renewed confidence across the market, I’m excited to focus on building a best-in-class team that enhance our capabilities and deliver differentiated, results-driven outcomes for our clients.”