Perform Properties Adds Senior Leader as SVP, Region Lead | Retail

Thomas Underhill joins from Blackstone to help oversee retail portfolio

NEW YORK and SANTA MONICA, Calif.– January 22, 2026 – Perform Properties (“Perform”), a diversified real estate operating platform specializing in high-quality, grocery-anchored retail centers and premier office assets, today announced the appointment of Thomas Underhill as Senior Vice President, Region Lead - Retail. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Thomas to Perform Properties. With more than a decade of retail and real estate experience, he brings exceptional expertise and market insight that will be instrumental as we continue to scale our retail portfolio,” said Alex Vouvalides, Chief Executive Officer at Perform Properties. “His deep knowledge – spanning both micro and macro market dynamics – positions him to optimize asset performance, identify growth opportunities, and drive lasting value creation for our customers.” 

Prior to his official appointment with Perform, Underhill was a Principal at Blackstone, where he was responsible for U.S. retail real estate asset management, and was involved in over $1.5bn of single-asset dispositions and portfolio transactions. He also managed a one-million-square-foot mixed-use campus in the Bay Area and successfully led the exit of several investments in Latin America.  

In this newly created role, Underhill will oversee retail assets including business planning and go-to-market strategy to drive sustainable growth in his regions. He will be based in Perform’s New York City office. 

About Perform Properties  
Perform Properties is a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company focused on high-performing retail and office properties with People-Appeal – vibrant spaces where people actively choose to work, shop, and gather. With expertise in transactions, development, leasing, and management, the company oversees over 33 million square feet of retail and office properties across the U.S. Learn more: performproperties.com.   

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Perform Properties
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