mydriver is an international chauffeur company that operates in over 15 countries and over 140 cities across europe .

mydriver is a subsidiary company from sixt and is part of the sixt ventures group which includes other business ventures such as drivenow , autohaus24 , preis24 .

the company is 100 % owned and funded by sixt .

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book a ride with sixt mydriver at any time either online or via the app .
mydriver currently has seven full - time and more than 10 part - time drivers .
mydriver’s employees are also dressed professionally so that customers may identify them with the company .
mydriver set up in desa sri hartamas last november , and ng said business was slowly picking up .
sixt ' s mydriver service will do the jfk - ewr transfer for $ 193 . 04 including tips .
currently , mydriver operates in the klang valley , but ng is optimistic that the business will expand beyond the area .
welcome to sixt mydriver . in this version , we have fixed many critical bugs and improved the overall performance of the app .
at your service : mydriver is flexible when it comes to the extent of their services to cater to vehicle owners with different demands .
today , it looks like malaysia will join this bandwagon , as driver - for - hire company mydriver set up shop in kuala lumpur .
nice vehicle , polite driver , easy to book and pay . necessary information for travel expenses ( i used mydriver for my business trip ) .
“there are endless possibilities , we don’t doubt that , but first we need to focus on getting mydriver to run smoothly , ” he said .
let sixt drive you ! use the mydriver airport transfer and chauffeur service in london , with affordable rates , professional drivers and black cars . read more
the chauffeur service mydriver offers premium limousines and professional chauffeurs at cost - effective fixed prices . as one of the few large chauffeur services operating across germany , it has a large fleet of premium vehicles and permanently employed chauffeurs . therefore , mydriver can guarantee even higher availability and a higher quality standard .
mydriver is filling the gap for companies who travel internationally and need one solution for business transportation as well as world travelers who need a reliable to get around . a subsidary of sixt rent a car , mydriver is an affordable chauffeur service that replaces the need to rent a car or take a taxi .
mydriver was founded in march of 2013 and quickly expanded all throughout germany servicing berlin , dusseldorf , leipzig , nuremberg , hannover , bremen , frankfurt , munich , dresden , cologne ; hamburg and stuttgart . mydriver has continued to grow and is now offering its services internationally in countries such as france , spain , italy , austria , the netherlands , slovakia ; belgium and the usa .
another future focus will be on developing innovative mobility services in response to different target groups’ changing mobility preferences . special importance here attaches to the expansion of the mydriver chauffeur service launched in 2013 .
service - oriented : mydriver is run by ( from left ) ng and his wife , valerie tan , as well as jackson chong and tee ee von , who coordinate and delegate assignments to drivers .
“many of these cases could’ve been avoided if a safer option was presented to the people earlier . the other core service mydriver offers is the part - time chauffeur service , which goes by the hour .
mydriver is a subsidiary company of sixt which offers a luxury chauffeur and limousine service in the uk as well as elsewhere in europe . with mydriver you can enjoy the luxury and comfort of a limousine manufactured by the likes of bmw , audi and jaguar as well as incredibly competitive , fixed prices . the mydriver service is ideal for those in the uk on business who will certainly make a great first impression when arriving in a chauffeur - driven car . given the great affordability of this service , it is also a great option for all tourists visiting britain who need a transfer from the airport or to simply get around town .
“i learned about this service from my friends who have actually experienced it in south korea and taiwan . it really intrigued me because it is something i would actually want to use , ” said mydriver managing director eddie ng .
to book your airport transfer in the uk you can either visit the mydriver website or download the app for iphone or android . from there you simply enter where you would like to be picked up and dropped off and then choose from an economy , business and first class vehicle or even a premium minibus for groups of up to 5 people . mydriver offers a personal service which allows you to enter your flight information , meaning your driver can track your flight and be sure to meet you in the arrivals hall of the airport . shortly after your booking you will receive a confirmation email with your driver’s details . we hope you enjoy the airport transfer service provided by mydriver by sixt .
sixt enlarged its mobility solutions product range with mydriver , a professional chauffeur service for private and business customers with affordable and transparent fixed prices . the daughter company focuses mainly on airport transfers . the fleet consists of high - end limousines from renowned brands .
mydriver appears to be one of many online car booking services . they don ' t actually own any cars but pass your booking on to a local driver . nothing wrong with that of course but you have a barrier between you and the actual service provider . they only have a uk number .
sixt has launched a combined booking platform for sixt mydriver , the sixt limousine service & sixt rides , giving a wide range of consumers easy access to all sectors of driven mobility . on the sixt website you can now find anything from a straightforward airport transfer to sightseeing tours and a more upscale chauffeur service .
with “mobility as a service” ( maas ) , sixt provides a groundbreaking digital solution to meet the changing requirements of today ' s mobility landscape . users receive a mobility budget , and have the freedom to use this budget around the world on sixt rent a car , drivenow carsharing and mydriver , the taxi alternative .
but back to the disruption first : german rental car giant sixt has invested in a driver’s service called mydriver – this service is really popular in germany’s capital as well as a similar service provided by black line , which claims to offer “the most reliable global professional driver service at the most competitive rates in 50 countries” .
the sixt group is a worldwide provider of high - quality , all - inclusive mobility services . it offers its clients customised products that provide mobility for anywhere from a few minutes to several years . sixt operates primarily through its two business units – vehicle rental and leasing – but also offers a number of supplementary mobility services like the sixt chauffer service mydriver . the product range is supported and expanded with innovative internet - based and mobile services .
sixt ' s mydriver service explicitly includes gratuities for reasonable service and sixt is willing to provide discounts off the listed rates for businesses with corporate agreements . your connected friend in new york ( in our case , autoslash founder jonathan ) probably has a good private car contact at cheaper rates , but sixt should be expected to have much better driver availability ! yet part of us questions why hyper - competitive new york was selected for this program when sixt has far more market share and brand awareness in south florida .
is the service really a need ? not at all . is it a
nice to have
? sure , if sixt can avoid hemorrhaging cash competing in a crowded market . what does the service provide ? a vehicle that may be nicer than alternatives at a price that rivals and sometimes beats uber fares . for instance , we looked up a hypothetical airport - to - airport transfer from john f . kennedy international airport ( jfk ) to newark - liberty international airport ( ewr ) , where a bmw 5 series ( or similar ) with sixt ' s mydriver would be cheaper than uber black service at all times of the day .
today’s most radical disruptive industry in my view is the automotive and transport industry . the traditional players such as cab services clash with mighty plays such as uber and lyft , in europe start - ups such as black line , mytaxi or urltoken are setting the pace for a turmoil in transportation .
and there is massive movement coming in from traditional players such as the automotive industry too : at the beginning of 2016 the us no . 2 lyft and general motors have announced that they are partnering to create self - driving cars and car rental hubs for lyft drivers in the us . gm is investing 500m usd in lyft , trying to re - invent itself .
together with uber the lyft founders were keen of pitching themselves as job creators in the past . now they need to brace themselves against criticism , that their valued drivers might not be in for the long run .
and there is the downside of disruption through innovators too : american service sidecar has given up at the end of 2015 as its funding and growth couldn’t keep up with the two big names in the us – reminding me a little of the former general electric ceo jack welch saying : you’d better be no . 1 or no . 2 in your market or you’ll be out . here we go , still true even 20 years later .
so what are the real reasons for the big names to disrupt in an unprecedented way into a market that was more a service desert than anything else .
i guess the first answer is exactly the lack of a service mentality : i remember quite a few cab drivers not even leaving their vehicle to help place the luggage in the trunk . certain cities in europe were known for particularly bad service , berlin being one of them . uber claims to deliver an awesome service , so i used their black cab service in new york city recently and was impressed : all drivers were super - friendly , the cars clean on the in and outside , water bottles available in most cars . the uber internal rating system for the driver certainly helped as i was able to provide instant feedback , i almost felt guilty for one driver , who received a 4star vote simply because he missed a one way turn . so the service element works .
with service improvements in mind i began to explore the financial reasons behind these new players : in berlin the local cab service is called taxizentrale and charges a flat 200€ per cab per year , usually paid for by the owner of the taxi . believe it or not , this was the standard ( with some increases over the years ) for more than 50 years . that has changed :
most other services charge in percentages : mytaxi is a highly successful cab service claims 45 , 000 taxis connected and was founded 2009 . the service charges 7 % of the fare from the cab owner , who splits this fare 50 / 50 with the cab driver . in 2014 german automotive giant daimler benz bought the company and claims its presence in 40 european cities , the service is reliable and its users trust the app with extremely high retention rates .
us giant uber charges 7 % too in germany , however the deal is carried out with the owner , hence it is more attractive for the driver . in the us , my drivers told me they would have to give 40 % to uber , so the company seems to have various rates globally , i suspect that the 40 % are for the black car services .
and finally there is urltoken , a service with a mere 60k cabs connected in various cities in europe . with these guys you are able to track the cab’s approach in real time through gps . just like with uber the costs for the ride can be calculated even before booking the taxi with the fare calculator .
so don’t wonder if you see a cab driver checking out three screens to pick up the best deal for the next trip – there is a financial motivation behind some of his moves .
in my coming post i will assess the troubles that some of these highly aggressive players ran into – as all disruption creates turmoil with existing players : “any time you’re disrupting an industry , people are going to try to take you down , ” says bill marris , president google ventures . so there is trouble in the air for all these new kids on the block in the automotive and transport sector . i’ll keep you posted .
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owner description : sixtmydriver - your wold wide affordable chauffeur and transfer service at fixed prices . no matter what kind of transfer service you need : airport transfer , door to door to your holiday destination or exploring the city relaxed and convenient with sixtmydriver - we offer you all of it , in more than 60 countries and 200 cities worldwide .
e class transfer from airport to hotel , plane on time but bagage took ages . driver ready and welcoming , friendly drive into city , all very good !
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website was easy to book with - we even found a promo that meant it was a 25 euro transfer from the airport to the city , without that it still would have been excellent value . we asked for car seats for our two young boys - the seats were there ready to go ( only chauffeur service in europe we ' ve used that actually brought car seats as promised ) . driver was friendly , had bottled water in the car for us , helped with luggage and the car was immaculate . had a sign on an ipad and was easy to find . i don ' t know why anyone would use any other way of getting from the airport with kids - completely stress free and excellent value service .
i hired a business van for a round trip for my family ( party of four ) from cdg to hotel in paris ( 88 euros each way ) . chauffer was on time at terminal exit with a banner with my name . booking and payment was online with no hassle . one hour before pick up time an email informed me about name and phone number of the chauffer . the van was a formidable mercedes benz as good as advertised . surely you can find better pricing but for four people it was a no brainer to pay 20 euros more than a non door to door , non exclusive bus shuttle service ( 17 euros per person each way ) .
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stuck in a jam ? don ' t worry ! we don ' t charge extra if you experience traffic delays on your transfer . urltoken have a great evening !
you can arrange a transfer to or from any of the airports in london , hire a chauffeur for a tour of the city , or book a ride around the capital for taxi - level prices .
choose between a variety of car classes , from our standard class which compares in price to a regular taxi , right through to a first - class premium service .
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sixtmydriver - your wold wide affordable chauffeur and transfer service at fixed prices . no matter what kind of transfer service you need : airport transfer , door to door to your holiday destination or exploring the city relaxed and convenient with sixtmydriver - we offer you all of it , in more than 60 countries and 200 cities worldwide .
they left me at heathrow and we were still charged . i talked to the driver after i landed and he said he was less than 30 seconds ( inside the airport ) away , but he did not wait for me . i was left without a ride . do . . .
dear jodi o , thank you for your feedback . we greatly apologize for the unfortunate situation you describe . we currently have an incident case open for this issue and will contact you shortly with a detailed description of the compensation we would like to offer . despite . . .
we booked a driver from outside florence to the train station and our friends booked a driver to the airport . both rides were cancelled about 45 minutes before scheduled arrival due to
no driver available .
luckily , we got cabs in time ( for half the price ) .
dear customer , thank you very much for your feedback . we deeply regret and apologize for this unfortunate situation . in the very unlikely event that we are obliged to cancel a booking due to unforeseen circumstances , we strive to alert our customers with significant prior notification . . .
we booked with sixt for my birthday trip to paris . the car we booked to pick us up from the airport was good , arrived on time and the driver was very helpful . we also booked a car to take us from our hotel to the . . .
dear customer , thank you for your feedback . please know that the events you described do not in any way meet our service and quality standards . we will be examining this issue with the driver entrusted to carry out your journey and our ride support team . . .
i had booked car service from gatwick airport to heathrow airport . whilst i was in the baggage hall i got call saying that the driver which was meant to pick me up had broken down . the next car would be with me around 45 mins . . .
dear parveenbegum , thank you for your review . we apologise greatly for the regrettable situation which you described . please know that your experience does not in any way meet the standards of reliability and professionalism we set for ourselves . we will be looking into this matter . . .
currently waiting in the airport for the driver , i have ordered over 12 transfers in the last six weeks without any issue through other companies . thought i would give sixt a go , been told 15mins half an hour ago then told 5mins max 20mins ago . . .
dear tye w , thank you for your feedback . we are very sorry for any distress the driver ' s late arrival has caused you . our quality assurance department will be investigating this issue with the transportation provider to prevent future occurrences of this kind . we currently have . . .
horrible service . they stranded us at an airport because our deplaning was delayed by half an hour and we had no phone service until we got through customs , twenty minutes after our pickup time . they say they will wait 30 minutes for you but that ' s . . .
dear courtney t , thank you for your feedback . we greatly apologize for any stress and inconvenience this situation may have caused you . please know that the flight ' s arrival time takes priority over the selected pickup time unless a buffer time is specifically mentioned in the . . .
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i had a very friendly , helpful and safe driver . excellent service ! highly recommend for all kind of occasions
clean car . nice driver . easy to use app with up to date driver and meet and greet info . everything as expected .
we booked a sixt transfer on - line ( from the uk ) . the transfer was from paris cdg airport to maisons laffitte , around 40 minutes from paris . the driver arrived on time , was very smartly dressed and was very courteous . the vehicle was immaculately presented . good price and . . .
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cape grace wines is a family affair , owned and run by robert and karen karri - davies with a fascinating local history . production is limited , with only two thousand dozen cases made and which are sold primarily at the cellar door . a fantastic opportunity to meet with the owners and to taste through their range of wines in a winery setting .
the wines from this producer are intensely flavoured , textured and complex , with the entire winemaking process taking place on the estate . these wines have had richly deserved success in wine shows and journalists ' reviews .
enjoy a three - course lunch selected from the a la carte menu and accompanied by two glasses of wine in the beautiful surrounds of the vasse felix estate .
‘howard park’ is just one point in the triangulation of labels that makes up burch family wines , sitting comfortably with its well - known siblings ‘madfish’ and ‘marchand & burch’ . the trio produces a diverse and high - quality range of styles and is wa’s largest boutique family - owned operation .
situated in the heart of the margaret river wine region with a contemporary tasting room that offers a unique tasting experience referred to as ‘provenance unearthed’ , showcasing margaret rivers stylistic differences alongside benchmark wines from renowned australian wine regions . this small batch producer offers some of the finest regional wines available , and has also been chosen to provide sanctuary to the endangered western ringtail possum .
we had an amazing tour of the margaret river region using my driver . having our own dedicated driver for just the 2 of us , together with rob ' s wealth of knowledge of both wine and the area , made for an awesome experience . we loved the personal touches and interaction over that of a group tour . we felt like royalty ! thanks rob - we will definitely be back ! !
our tour with rob couldn ' t have been better . he ' s obviously curated experiences for his guests to be interesting and of the highest quality . we tried some incredible wines and felt well looked after and well informed every step of the way .
this is definitely not your average tour . rob has such great knowledge and knows the area so well which makes a huge difference . rob was very conscientious and came out to open the doors for us and help us in and out of the car which was lovely ! thanks for a great tour , we ' ll definitely be back ! ! !
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sixt rent a car stands for exciting mobility and tailored solutions . we lead with innovation in the car rental sector . high - quality customer service , premium products and seamless rental experience .
more than 2 , 200 locations in over 100 countries . market leader in germany and expanding worldwide . the largest premium car fleet of the world , with offers ranging from a small car to suv , from electric vehicles to luxury sports cars as well as vans and trucks up to 11 . 99 t . limousine service offered in over 600 cities worldwide . sixt unlimited , the rental - car flat rate for unlimited mobility .
through our attractive vehicle leasing for all customer segments and many additional services , we address a large public spectrum .
sixt leasing se is one of the leading non - bank , vendor - neutral leasing companies in germany with subsidiaries in austria , switzerland , france and the netherlands . the listed company is organised in the three business fields fleet leasing , fleet management and online retail .
we offer versatile ride options : shared rides , taxi reservation and on - demand ride services .
as a leading car rental company and financing partner , we are also leading on the second - hand car market .
the sixt car sales gmbh with its 6 locations in germany ( 2x munich , nuremberg , frankfurt and 2x berlin ) markets used vehicles from sixt rent a car and sixt leasing to private customers . a large and diverse selection for affordable used cars of different manufacturers .
we unite customers and new cars dealers from all over germany with just one click .
urltoken was founded in the year 2009 as a joint venture by both partners , sixt se and axel springer ag / auto bild . with over 1 million unique users per month and about 200 , 000 potential new car buyers per year , it is the largest new car website in germany .
rent a limousine with our chauffeur - driven limousine service . the perfect vehicle for that special occasion . in 600 locations worldwide , 24 hours a day , 365 days a year . a first - class , customised service .
you and your guests will be provided with an experienced , reliable and multi - lingual chauffeur for use around the clock . this chauffeur service is able to reliably coordinate a schedule or route change even if at the last minute , thus saving time , and bringing you , the customer , to your destination punctually .
sixt rent a car stands for exciting mobility and tailored solutions . we lead with innovation in the car hire sector . high - quality customer service , premium products and seamless rental experience .
2017 was the most successful year in the history of sixt with a core revenue of 2 . 60 billion euro . in 2017 we continue to grow with a revenue increase of 7 . 9 % .
earnings before taxes ( ebt ) also increased and amounted to 287 . 3 million euro which results in an ebt margin of 12 . 4 % .
in 2017 , our sixt fleet on average consisted of 238 . 700 cars worldwide , including franchise and co - operation partners . we see a growth increase of 10 . 6 % in our fleet , compared to 2016 figures , where the average fleet consisted of 215 . 800 cars .
in the events calendar below you will find an overview of the upcoming sixt events , including financial conferences , annual meetings and hr events .
when martin sixt started his company “sixt autofahrten und selbstfahrer“ ( “sixt car cruises and self drivers“ ) in 1912 , germany didn‘t even have a proper road network . still , martin believed in the future of his idea . in 1917 , martin sixt purchased a location in the seitzstraße 11 in munich , where one of the most popular sixt branches still exists today .
martin sixt handed over the company to his nephew , hans sixt . an 8 - cylinder isotta fraschini and the big 6 - cylinder renault became part of the fleet . eventually , because of bottlenecks in the spare parts supply for foreign brands , sixt decided to use only mercedes vehicles from 1929 onwards .
martin sixt passed away in may 1945 . in the end , he even had to witness the destruction of the residential and business sites in the seitzstraße by bombings . on top of that , the german army confiscated all sixt vehicles , except for the mercedes 230 landaulet .
after innovations like the first radio - taxis in europe , sixt car rental was founded under hans sixt . just a few years later , the first branches at airports in frankfurt am main and munich opened .
the sixt family’s car rental company realized in an early stage that germany had a large and sustainable need for a leasing product . as a result , sixt opened the first german company with a first full - service leasing program for vehicles .
erich sixt , the present chairman of the board of sixt se , joined the family business as the third generation . together with his wife regine sixt , he continually expanded the company to its present size and significance in the market , launching its presence at all german airports . sixt’s innovative strategy was expanded further with the introduction of rental automates ( sixt express ) .
the company began to offer clients not only rental cars , but also the possibility to rent a van or truck .
this was one of the most significant decisions in the history of sixt . with the ipo , new growth opportunities were created . in 2013 sixt ag will change its legal form to an european corporation , the current sixt se .
the growing leasing division led to the establishment of a daughter company called “sixt leasing gmbh“ in 1988 .
only a year after sixt car rentals started operations in switzerland , regine sixt began the international expansion with franchisees and broadened the company‘s presence rapidly . in the early 90s , sixt became the market leader in germany . today , sixt is operating worldwide in more than 100 countries .
regine sixt also founded the sixt children‘s aid association ( kinderhilfe e . v . ) in munich in 2000 and transformed it into a foundation in 2011 . themed “drying little tears“ , it supports children living in poverty worldwide . today , the regine sixt children‘s aid foundation is the official corporate social responsibility program in all countries around the world wherever sixt is present .
with this new daughter company ( today sixt car sales ) , sixt entered the market of second hand car sales . however , the core business of sixt is still car rental .
sixt was the first worldwide car rental company to offer booking via iphone , adapting itself to the changing mobility needs of customers . with the swipe of a finger , a customer can rent a sixt vehicle . the sixt app also supports vehicle pick - up with barcodes to shorten the process . furthermore , sixt offers its customers vehicles with the intelligent information system , bmw connecteddrive , which interconnects the driver and delivers relevant pieces of information for the customer’s journey .
alexander sixt assumed control of corporate development , and konstantin sixt took responsibility for the entire internet business , which is of vital importance for sixt .
sixt starts its expansion in the usa and opens its first rental branches in florida .
sixt and bmw joined forces , starting the joint venture drivenow , a premium car sharing product . this innovative mobility concept combines the highest quality vehicles and services with ease and flexible usage .
sixt celebrated its 100th anniversary and pursued further international expansion . drivenow expanded and an offer for commercial use by the companies is introduced . as the only international provider , sixt also offers a comprehensive service covering car - sharing , renting and leasing .
with the ipo of the sixt leasing se , sixt put the leasing business on a solid financial footing , at the same time making it the first listed car leasing company in germany . also in 2015 , the sons of erich sixt , alexander and konstantin , were appointed to the board of directors of sixt se . finally , you can unlock a vehicle with your smartphone ! sixt starts the new service “fastlane” in switzerland .
the premium car sharing product drivenow expanded internationally . outside germany the car sharing service is available in brussels , copenhagen , london , milan , stockholm and vienna .
after operating as a franchise country for 19 years , sixt now welcomes italy to our corporate family ! the first months of business has already been promising . sixt has successfully opened 12 branches at the largest airports in north italy , including milan , rome , florence and venice . multiple branch openings in the rest of italy , predominantly in the south , are planned for the end of 2017 and 2018 .
sixt now offers his customer an amazon alexa skill to easily book a car via voice input . the company uses once again the state of the art technology to make it as easy and comfortable as possible for the customers to rent a car . the dream car is not only just one click away but now allows you to order at call .
sixt divests its share in the joint venture drivenow to the bmw group . the joint venture of sixt and bmw was founded in spring 2011 and raised its fleet since it’s available in 13 european cities , in total to 6 , 000 premium vehicles . during the cooperation with the german car manufacturer , sixt successfully validated its innovative power in terms of effectively introducing new ventures to the market . moreover , the transaction of drivenow enables sixt to bundle all of its mobility offers and strengthen its autonomous position as the leading mobility provider .
we are a family business with more than 6 , 000 family members in over 100 countries . and no matter how big we may become - we will always be more a family than a business . because every family is unique .
step on the gas and all doors are open to you at sixt . ask anything that comes to your mind . don’t be content with the status quo if you personally see better solutions . go ahead and probe beneath the surface .
no day passes like another . we are fast and flexible ! no one rests on status quo ; everybody pursues the goal to bring sixt amongst the best in the world . it is exciting anew every day to be part of it .
there is no standstill at sixt . as soon as a decision is made , all participants do their utmost to achieve the targeted goal . this makes working here very vivacious , varied and exciting for me . it never is boring . and at the end of every day , you feel like you have really been able to achieve something .
during my trainee program , i had the opportunity to work in different cities in germany . among other places , i was deployed in berlin , nuremberg , munich and leipzig . here , i could make contacts within the sixt world relatively quickly , and i count on these still today .
konstantin sixt , born 1982 , is a member of the managing board since february 2015 and responsible for sales of sixt se . konstantin sixt studied in geneva , paris and london and holds an msc in int . accounting and finance from the city university ( cass business school ) , london . he joined sixt se in 2005 and was responsible for the company ' s entire online business . in this function he was instrumental for the group’s further development in the areas of internet and mobile . in 2013 he assumed executive management for german sales of sixt vehicle rental . with becoming managing board member in 2015 he is given charge of national and international sales as well as the group ' s global e - commerce business .
detlev pätsch , born 1951 , is a member of the managing board since 1993 and is responsible for operations / coo of sixt se . detlev pätsch holds a degree in economics and worked from 1975 to 1986 for heinrich heine gmbh & co . kg in karlsruhe , where he held various management functions among others in customer service , procurement and mrp . in 1986 he joined sixt se and was responsible for operations and expansion , before being appointed board member in 1993 .
erich sixt , born 1944 , manages the company since 1969 and is the third generation to successfully lead the company founded in 1912 . under his stewardship sixt turned from a local vehicle rental company into an internationally operative provider for high - quality mobility services with around 2 , 200 stations in over 100 countries . the sixt group generates revenues of eur 2 billion and employed more than 5 , 000 people worldwide .
alexander sixt , born 1979 , is a member of the managing board since february 2015 and responsible for organization and strategy of sixt se . before switching to sixt se , alexander sixt was senior consultant at roland berger’s center of competence for corporate performance and restructuring . his focus was on financing and restructuring issues in the automotive and industry segments . prior to this assignment alexander sixt was a member of the m & a ; division of deutsche bank in london . in 2009 alexander sixt joined the sixt group . until 2010 he signed responsible for conceptualization and implementation of the efficiency program of sixt leasing se . thereafter he was made head of sixt se ' s corporate development and strategy assuming responsibility for all strategic and m & a ; projects as well as the programs geared to raising efficiency in the group . in addition to these he was also in charge of central procurement and mobility services such as drivenow . in february 2015 alexander sixt was appointed member of the managing board with responsibility for group strategy , m & a ; , central procurement , process management as well as the new mobility services . he is also responsible for global human resources and the management of all shared service and administrative functions .
dr . julian zu putlitz , born 1967 , is a member of the managing board since september 2009 and responsible for finances / cfo of sixt se . dr . zu putlitz , holds a doctorate in economics ( university of bamberg ) , and since 1998 worked for roland berger strategy consultants , where he became a partner in 2004 . in this role he was responsible for a variety of projects with renown clients from various different industries . dr . zu putlitz ' assignments addressed in particular strategy development , corporate finance , process - and cost optimization , mergers & acquisitions including post - merger integration as well as controlling - and risk management systems for large corporations , above all for banks .
the marketing associate or manager that came up with this needs a raise . i ' m sharing it on my wall . this was genius !
gotta love this real time advertising by @ sixtde… einfach gut . # gdl # weselsky # sixt
best cars , best prices and best advertisements too ! sixt , keep it up .
thanks to sixt , expensive cars are extinct . love this ! # sixt # carrentals # advertising
your marketing team needs all the credit for this and i will be using your company thanks to this .
corporate social responsibility ( csr ) is a permanent part of the sixt group’s corporate policy . promoting activities for the sustainable and socially responsible actions of the company and its employees is part of our self - image , our mission statement and our value system at sixt .
the issues of energy and environment , as well as volunteering and supporting charitable causes are at the centre of our activities .
like many major cities , new york has a lengthy history of failed start - ups related to private transportation . it ' s not necessarily a fun city in which to drive or park , so many consumers
, with new york as the first location in the united states . what does sixt ' s service offer ? a premium car , driver , and a
. and there are two different options - - pay for a certain route ( point a to point b ) or pay for a period of time with a very limited 25 kilometers ( 15 . 5 mi . ) per hour . it ' s a niche that other rental car companies have tried ( and failed ) to successfully serve in the past (
uber black service will run $ 225 - $ 287 plus tips on the same route .
while this is a service offered by the traditional rental car company sixt , we ' re not able to help renters book private cars . private car hire is a pricey niche for those with precise transportation needs yet don ' t have timelines to deal with rental cars ; it ' s a more expensive ( and likely far more luxurious ) experience than the average cab or ride - share vehicle . and we always appreciate additional alternatives , whether short - term or long - term .
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with consistently high demand consolidated operating revenue climbs 9 . 2 % over course of the year
group earnings before taxes ( ebt ) for period january to september up by 14 . 8 % to eur 131 . 1 million
consolidated operating revenue ( excluding revenue from the sale of used leasing vehicles ) climbed 9 . 2 % from eur 1 . 13 billion to eur 1 . 23 billion . 35 . 9 % of revenues were generated abroad ( 9m 2013 : 34 . 5 % ) .
rental revenues were up 10 . 0 % to eur 845 . 2 million after eur 768 . 3 million in the same period last year . sixt registered growth , both at home in germany ( + 5 . 1 % ) , where the company is by far the biggest vehicle rental company , as well as the markets outside germany ( + 16 . 8 % ) .
leasing revenue climbed by 6 . 0 % to eur 310 . 5 million ( 9m 2013 : eur 292 . 9 million ) . the leasing business unit benefited from the ongoing growth of its contract portfolio .
group total revenue rose 7 . 4 % to eur 1 . 34 billion ( 9m 2013 : eur 1 . 25 billion ) .
consolidated earnings before taxes ( ebt ) , the group’s key earnings indicator , show a profit of eur 131 . 1 million for the first nine months or some 14 . 8 % more than for the same period last year ( eur 114 . 2 million ) . expressed in relation to consolidated operating revenue this amounts to a return on sales of 10 . 6 % ( 9m 2013 : 10 . 1 % ) .
consolidated operating revenue in the third quarter of 2014 increased by 10 . 4 % to eur 474 . 6 million , after eur 429 . 8 million in the same quarter of 2013 .
rental revenues grew by 10 . 3 % , climbing to eur 337 . 5 million ( q3 2013 : eur 306 . 1 million ) .
leasing revenues increased by 8 . 3 % to eur 105 . 6 million ( q3 2013 : eur 97 . 5 million ) .
consolidated revenues rose 9 . 6 % to eur 515 . 6 million ( q3 2013 : eur 470 . 5 million ) .
for the third quarter sixt reports ebt of eur 63 . 6 million . this means that last year ' s figure of eur 56 . 3 million , which was already very strong , was once more outperformed by 12 . 9 % .
a new version of thucydides is out ( version 0 . 9 . 235 ) , with bug fixes and new features !
thucydides - 226 and thucydides - 224 : you can now pass arbitrarily complex chrome switches in the ‘chrome . switches’ property , containing spaces , commas etc , e . g . –user - agent = mozilla / 5 . 0 ( linux ; android 4 . 0 . 4 ; galaxy nexus build / imm76b ) applewebkit / 535 . 19 ( khtml , like gecko ) chrome / 18 . 0 . 1025 . 133 mobilesafari / 535 . 19
– the webdriver . timeouts . implicitlywait system property now works to configure the timeout value of a pageobject .
– you can now pass absolute path values in the thucydides . driver . capabilities system property .
session data and step libraries are cleared between unit tests : a bug in previous versions of thucydides meant that session data ( accessed via the thucydides . getcurrentsession ( ) method ) and step libraries were preserved between session states . this could occasionally cause problems , so session data is now cleared between each test in both junit and jbehave . this can be deactivated by setting the ‘thucydides . maintain . session’ property to true . step libraries are now always reinitialized between scenarios or tests .
thucydides - 215 deserves some more detail . you can add your own custom webdriver provider by implementing the driversource interface . first , you need to set up the following system properties ( e . g . in your ‘thucydides . properties’ file ) :


thor equities is a real estate development , leasing and management firm , with headquarters in new york city , london and mexico city .

thor equities owns property in the united states , canada , europe , russia , india and latin america , including london ’s historic burlington arcade and the palmer house hilton .

in new york city , thor owns retail , office and residential properties on fifth avenue and madison avenue as well as in soho , flatiron , the meatpacking district , and brooklyn including coney island .

thor also has investments in major u.s. cities including san francisco ’s union square ; georgetown in washington , d.c. ; robertson boulevard in west hollywood ; collins avenue ; lincoln road ; wynwood and the design district in miami .

thor offers investment vehicles for institutional investors through its thor urban property funds .

thor equities also has several subsidiary companies including retail advisory and tenant representation firm thor retail advisors .

thor equities

as coo of thor equities , melissa gliatta works closely with mr . sitt to expand thor equities ' global business activities .
thor equities adds to manhattan footprint with $ 590m deal for 530 fifth ave .
thor equities lands evan williams ' obvious corp . for 75k square feet at 760 market st
larissa belova is the head of capital markets at thor equities , a privately . . .
alexandra frangos is the vice president of retail leasing at thor equities , a . . .
melissa gliatta is an executive vice president at thor equities , a privately held . . .
jonathan scheinberg is an executive vice president at thor equities , a privately held . . .
scott sherman is the director of acquisitions at thor equities , a privately held . . .
joseph sitt is the ceo of thor equities , the privately held development and . . .
thor equities is also the exclusive representative of global retailers through thor retail advisors , a premier leasing agent for marquee properties worldwide .
alan klein is an executive vice president at thor equities and co - head of . . .
thor equities doubles its money with historic s . f . building sale - san francisco business times
cory elbaum is a managing director and co - chair of acquisitions at thor equities , . . .
562 - 564 fifth avenue are two adjacent buildings owned by thor equities , a privately . . .
pictured at top : a rendering of the proposed red hoek point . rendering courtesy of thor equities .
thor equities lands evan williams ' obvious corp . for 75k square feet at 760 market st
thor equities completes $ 375 million sale of the phelan bldg . in san francisco ' s union square
the time was right to sell the building , said thor equities chief executive joseph sitt in a statement .
joseph sitt ' s favorite wall of this year was created by john ahearn ( photo : thor equities ) .
the coney art walls featured street art like this piece from lady aiko . ( photo : thor equities ) .
as business boomed , sitt sold his interest in 2000 to concentrate on urban real estate through his company thor equities .
in a prepared statement , joe sitt , ceo of thor equities , noted aspen ' s attraction to luxury retailers .
thor equities is transforming one of its coney island properties into an outdoor museum called coney art walls — until autumn .
situation vacant : people’s playground leaders complain that thor equities’s properties off stillwell avenue are lying fallow for yet another summer .
thor equities completes $ 375 million sale of the phelan bldg . in san francisco ' s union square - costar group
joseph j . sitt is ceo of thor retail advisors and president & ceo of thor equities , a global real estate leader . thor equities owns prime property in the united states , europe and latin america , with a $ 10 billion portfolio and development pipeline totaling more than 20 million square feet .
thor equities is also affiliated with several companies including thor urbana which invests in prime retail real estate in mexico , the retail advisory and tenant representation firm thor high street advisors , and the luxury real estate brokerage firm town residential .
ethan goodman , director of new york planning & project management at fox rothschild ( land use council to thor equities ) , and catherine dannenbring , director of development at thor equities . , present to cb6 on december 1 . ( photo by noah phillips )
( ipe re ) thor equities aims to raise up to us $ 400m ( €378m ) for a mexican real estate strategy .
thor equities , owners of a prime property portfolio along luxury retail corridors worldwide . thor retail advisors leverages this relationship to achieve maximum results for each and every one of our exclusive clients .
laurence karsenti is head of retail leasing at thor equities affiliate thor retail advisors . ms . karsenti is based in thor’s paris office at 101 avenue des champs - élysées , where she is responsible for managing and overseeing the company’s growing european leasing business .
thor equities , has acquired its first property in spain , a prime retail property at 9 puerto del sol in madrid , company executives announced .
gladstone thinks he can pull off a similar strategy at 212 fifth , where he’s partnering with joseph sitt’s thor equities and building and land technology .
fundamentally , thor equities is a value engineering property investor . this means identifying assets with higher potential rents than are currently realized ; for example , thor equities may determine a residential complex could command higher prices per room if existing management only reduced costs and focused more intently on renter satisfaction .
acadia realty trust city planning commission historic house trust of new york city new york city economic development corp . red real estate the real estate group ny thor equities time equities inc . chris havens joseph sitt small business top stories coney island
serpentina , of part of multi - arts center coney island usa , was also in attendance at coney art walls ( photo : thor equities ) .
thor equities is hosting an open - air exhibition called coney art walls on its blacktopped lot at 1320 bowery on the west side of stillwell avenue .
thanks for your comment , joanne . we’re sorry to hear about macomb mall . when we googled it , a recent review on yelp turned up that referred to it as dying mall . also a thor equities job ad for a general manager to “instill thor equities culture into macomb mall…” good luck , roseville
realizing the need for a more international presence , thor expands in the european and latin america markets , opening offices in london for thor retail advisors , and forming thor urbana in mexico .
thor equities aims to raise up to us $ 400m for a mexican real estate strategy . the new york - based firm’s thor urbana affiliate is looking to raise capital to target retail and mixed - use schemes in mexico .
thor equities and taconic investment partners are selling samsung’s offices in the meatpacking district , located at 837 washington street , for a reported record price in the neighborhood .
red hoek point is being bankrolled by thor equities , which purchased the 280 richards st . property in 2005 for $ 40 million , as reported by curbed .
thor equities presents a new way to look at residential real estate . we emphasize the customer relationship , combined with our experience and strong understanding of the market .
and premier equities’ 63 greene street , women’s wear daily reported . hermès will reportedly . . .
thor equities is a leader in the development , leasing and management of commercial , residential , retail , hotel and mixed - use assets in premier urban locations worldwide .
rendering of the renovated and repositioned building at 816 - 820 w . fulton market . note the restored punched windows and new retail bays . image courtesy of thor equities
new york - based thor equities selected greystar to market and lease the residences at kirby collection , a 25 - story residential tower that’s expected to be complete in september .
elsewhere in the houston area , thor equities also is developing the shoppes at cinco ranch , which is anchored by a 100 , 000 - square - foot lowe’s store .
founded by president & ceo joseph j . sitt , thor equities is a new york - based leader in urban residential and commercial real estate development , ownership and management .
thor equities only invests in one subsector : major urban real estate . after starting in low - income retail buildings , thor spread to include luxury properties , affluent commercial centers , hotels , mixed - use assets and select suburban real estate .
the city had a competing vision and attempted to buy thor’s land , but thor did not accept the city’s offer . the negotiations continued and
thor equities has not yet secured an anchor tenant for the office space , but has had expressions of interest from several hotel operators . construction is expected to take 18 months .
summer 2009 : at thor equities flea by the sea ,
tons of fun
= lots of schlock . photo © tricia vita / me - myself - i via flickr
new york - based development firm thor equities has expanded its aspen footprint with the $ 5 . 4 million purchase of the south mill street building that houses aspen art gallery .
thor equities brings transitional design and innovative strategies to its portfolio of residential properties . with a seamless rental process and customer focused philosophy , we create an enjoyable lifestyle for all residents
mr . sitt is also chairman of town residential , chairman of thor urbana mexico , and chairman and managing principal of thor urban property funds .
thor also offers an investment vehicle for institutional investors and foundations seeking to invest in the global retail property market through its thor urban property funds .
curiously , a document on thor equities’ website from about 2012 — which appears to be promoting its storefront spaces on surf avenue — labels the vacant lots as “luna park extension . ”
thor equities also owns 152 geary st . and 444 jackson st . in san francisco . it is also in contract to buy its first property in oakland in the uptown neighborhood .
thor retail advisors capitalizes on its affiliation with global real estate leader thor equities to provide landlords throughout the united states , mexico and europe with individually developed strategic leasing campaigns , best - in - class tenant representation expertise , and a vast network of contacts .
may 31 , 2009 : we were not amused by auto supplies at thor equities flea market in coney island . in the background : shuttered balloon racing game in thor - owned henderson bldg . photo © tricia vita / me - myself - i via flickr
thor equities is a global full service real estate development and investment company whose capabilities include acquisitions , financial management , development , property management , and leasing . thor specializes in value - added investments in high street retail , shopping centers , malls , hotels and mixed - use urban projects . today , thor’s current portfolio of properties totals over
chief financial officer ( cfo ) mike schurer joined thor equities in january 2008 after holding the same position with the lightstone group , grand heritage hotel group , humphrey hospitality trust and crown golf properties . melissa gliatta was named thor ' s new chief operating officer ( coo ) thor in 2016 after serving as executive vice president since 2010 .
thor high street is an affiliate of thor equities that provides tenant representation , brokerage , and advisory services to retailers seeking to expand their businesses in high street areas around the world . they have offices in new york , london , paris , and mexico city .
thor retail advisors is an affiliate of thor equities that provides tenant representation , brokerage , and advisory services to retailers seeking to expand their businesses in high street areas around the world . they have offices in new york , london , paris , and mexico city .
sitt is the founder of thor equities , whose worldwide portfolio includes 160 properties worth a total of more than $ 10 billion . the company did not respond to a request for comment .
the rush for prime real estate in fulton market continues to tighten . thor equities is spending up to $ 50m in the district and betting fulton will become the next hot retail area .
seth siegel , kazuko morgan , george eckard , ryan venezia and adam lasoff of cushman & wakefield handled the disposition on behalf of thor equities , which acquired the phelan building in 2008 .
thor equities focuses on the growing residential market in new york city . through the acquisition and management of new york city rental apartment buildings , the company brings transitional design and innovative strategies to its portfolio of residential properties . with a seamless rental process and customer focused philosophy , along with an emphasis on preserving quality and history , thor equities creates an enjoyable lifestyle for all residents .
thor equities maximizes value and generates returns for investors by recognizing a property’s potential , reducing operating expenses , increasing tenant satisfaction , and leveraging market trends to maintain a long - term competitive edge .
thor equities was founded in 1986 by president & ceo joseph j . sitt . today , the company owns more than 160 properties throughout the united states , europe , canada and latin america .
thor equities owns , manages and leases properties in key global cities such as new york , london , paris , chicago , los angeles , san francisco , miami , mexico city and montreal .
at knight frank , ms . karsenti also advised investors for their leasing and capital market needs . her clients included thor equities , ponte gadea , invesco , bmo , and cbre global investors .
the chicago tribune reported last week that new york - based real estate investor thor equities , which already owns properties in the area , is adding two more buildings to its fulton market portfolio .
to meet the increasing need for large workspace required by technology companies , thor equities acted quickly to transform one of san francisco’s most cherished landmarks from small boutique offices into full - floor technology hubs .
thor was founded in 1986 by joseph j . sitt . he picked the name
zigun also railed against the lack of upkeep of thor’s properties along bowery street .
joseph sitt’s thor equities picked up three adjacent rental buildings near columbia university’s 17 - acre expansion of the manhattanville campus , paying $ 34 . 4 million to bennat charatan berger’s bcb property management , sources told
catsimatidis is not alone . developer joseph sitt , the chief executive officer of thor equities , has owned large swaths of undeveloped beachfront property near luna park and nathan’s famous for more than a dozen years .
they’re not the only ones to have departed thor in 2017 . bert dweck — who led business development at thor retail advisors and partnered on several thor investments— recently left for premier equities , a company headed by sitt’s occasional business partner yaron jacobi , though he remains as an investor in some of thor’s deals . meanwhile , retail leasing specialist michael worthman , whose name was famously plastered all over vacant storefronts , jumped to vornado realty trust this spring .
, madison equities and building and land technology . ( gold , who came in at no . 8 with . . .
sitt remains president and chief executive officer ( ceo ) of thor equities , though it is just one of his many professional titles . he is chief executive of thor retail advisors , chairman of the luxury services firm town residential , managing principal of thor urban property funds , and is in charge of other thor subsidiaries as well . he also founded and chairs global gateway alliance , a non - profit designed to rebuild the aging infrastructure in the northeast .
what ' s going on in downtown brooklyn is mind - boggling ,
said joseph j . sitt , president and chief executive of thor equities . the owner of the fulton mall , which opened in 1980 , thor equities has been making major improvements there , as well as developing two other sites in downtown brooklyn for a total of roughly two million square feet of commercial and retail space under its control .
new york - based developer thor equities has sold the landmark phelan building in san francisco for $ 374 million , according to a source familiar with the deal , more than doubling its investment in eight years .
as of december 2016 , the global private equity firm thor equities , llc has an international portfolio of more than 160 properties valued at greater than $ 10 billion . two - thirds of thor equities properties are in new york , which is also where the company is headquartered . the 30 - year - old company is a premier name in the major urban real estate markets , but it started from much more humble roots .
jared hart joined thor equities to lead the company’s european expansion with an investment strategy aimed to focus on well - located properties where there is an ability to enhance value by way of rental uplift or redevelopment . since starting at thor he has acquired approximately 2 billion euros of assets in europe . thor equities was founded in 1986 by president & ceo joseph sitt . the company owns prime properties in the us , europe , canada and latin america , with portfolio transactions and a development pipeline in excess of $ 10 billion
thor equities owns property in key markets throughout the united states , europe , canada and latin america , with portfolio transactions and a development pipeline in excess of $ 10 billion and totaling more than 20 million square feet .
joseph sitt founds thor equities . the company ' s first investment is a property sold at tax auction on east tremont avenue in the bronx , a chronically underserved retail area . thor builds a one - story retail structure and secures national retailers rite aid and payless , adding value to the property and location .
new york development firm thor equities , which bought the boogie ' s building last year for $ 27 . 5 million , has acquired the commercial property at 228 s . mill st . for $ 5 . 4 million .
“after upgrading 760 market and leasing the property to leading technology companies and retailers , we felt the time was right to sell this magnificent historic building , ” said joseph sitt , ceo of thor equities , in a statement .
thor sells mixed - use brooklyn property for $ 10 . 3m , double what it paid
surprisingly , neither the city nor the state consider thor’s undeveloped waterfront plot a brownfield site .
thor equities is a global full service real estate development and investment company whose capabilities include acquisitions , financial management , development , property management , and leasing . thor specializes in value - added investments in high street retail , shopping centers , malls , hotels and mixed - use urban projects . today , thor’s current portfolio of properties totals over 15 , 000 , 000 square feet ( 1 , 400 , 000 m
thor equities may be marketing a good chunk of its new york city portfolio , but the joseph sitt - led firm is still planning a 623 , 000 - square - foot office and retail development on the red hook waterfront .
thor equities through one of its two urban property funds purchased the building in 2008 for $ 130 million and spent $ 40 million renovating the site by creating wide - open floor space from the small offices that jewelers had occupied .
new york ( reuters ) - new york - based developer thor equities has sold the historic phelan building in san francisco for $ 375 million to a member of the prominent hotung family with deep roots in hong kong , sources said .
thor equities was founded 20 years ago when i was in college . i was a comic - book collector and thor was the norse god and the comic - book character that protected planet earth from the monsters that were destroying the buildings on the planet . that fit in with my concept of being the protector of the cities .
thor equity ' s design received positive reviews thursday , but locals still want their opinions heard .
rachel edmunds has over four years of experience in the retail real estate field , both on the principal and advisory side of the business . she began her career with thor equities , providing support to the company’s acquisitions and capital market teams .
san francisco — thor equities has sold the phelan building , an 11 - story office building in san francisco , to the hong kong - based hotung family for a reported $ 375 million . the building is located at 760 market st .
madison equities was launched in the 1960s by gladstone’s parents , kenneth and lucille , who made their initial fortune running a carpentry company in brooklyn .
thor urbana capital , a joint venture between thor equities and mexican developer gfa grupo inmobiliario , will invest $ 500 million into redeveloping real estate across mexico , according to a company release . the first project will be a full - block development along playa del carmen’s quinta avenida , spanish for fifth avenue , with high - end retail presence .
law360 , minneapolis ( august 26 , 2016 , 5 : 04 pm edt ) - - thor equities llc said thursday that it has sold a 11 - story mixed - use property in san francisco’s union square after an eight - year hold .
“puerta del sol already boasts the highest footfall in spain , and street rents are expected to grow significantly over the next few years due to the canalejas project and increasing retailer demand in the area , ” stated joseph sitt , ceo of thor equities .
last year , thor equities sold the phelan building at 760 market st . for $ 374 million . it also owns 152 geary st . , 440 jackson st . and 444 jackson st . , as well as 385 17th st . in oakland .
founder joseph j . sitt launched what would become thor equities in 1986 after buying a piece of property in the bronx at a tax auction . sitt thought the destitute neighborhoods of new york ' s poorer districts were ignored by major retail real estate groups , leaving a huge opportunity for the right investors . he picked the name
thor
in honor of his favorite comic books ; sitt particularly like the thought of thor as a protector of cities .
thor launches its residential division , acquiring four rental apartment buildings on manhattan ' s upper west side .
, which held onto the valuable retail space at ground level . ggp and thor bought . . .
thor recently inked a one year lease with lululemon athletica at 597 fifth avenue for an undisclosed price .
thor offers an exclusive portfolio of manhattan properties with coveted addresses , contemporary layouts , and classic renovations .
thor offers opportunities to individual and institutional investors , but with some caveats . institutional products include the thor urban property fund , a multibillion - dollar pool aimed at value - adding improvements to retail centers .
thor equities owns property in key urban markets throughout the united states , europe , canada and latin america , with portfolio transactions and a development pipeline in excess of $ 10 billion and totaling more than 20 million square feet . founded by president & ceo joseph j . sitt , thor equities is based in new york city with offices in london , paris , mexico city , new york and chicago . the company specializes in identifying and maximizing the value of its holdings , and generating strong returns for investors .
denizens of the people’s playground complain that thor equities — the real estate giant owned by controversial land baron joe sitt is giving coney island a bad image , and dread another summer of vacant , trash - filled lots at the heart of the amusement district .
thor equities , a global leader in the investment , development and management of premier retail and mixed - use properties , adds significant value to the company through its decades of experience and vast relationships with leading international retailers . furthermore , consultant gfa has provided thor urbana with unparalleled expertise in the design , construction and development of projects of the highest quality in mexico .
new york - based thor equities told the houston business journal that it is gearing up to break ground on the $ 125 million kirby collection , a million - plus - square - foot mixed - use project in upper kirby , despite the current oil slump .
during a public meeting at the miccio center on december 1 , 2016 , thor equities and their land use council , fox rothschild , revealed glossy development plans for 270 - 280 richards street . spanning 7 . 7 acres atop the former site of the revere sugar factory , thor’s office and retail complex dubbed “red hoek point” would jut 700 feet into the erie basin .
thor bought the land in 2008 . in may 2014 , thor ' s request to replat the property from commercial use to unrestricted was approved through the houston planning commission , the houston chronicle reported at the time .
prior to joining thor retail advisors , she graduated from the university of michigan with honors concentrating on entrepreneurship .
thor sells mixed - use brooklyn property for $ 10 . 3m , double what it paid – commercial observer
street . thor bought the land for $ 800 , 000 in 2006 , city finance department records indicate .
part of the ongoing strength of thor urbana has been the support of two internationally recognized real estate companies .
joseph j . sitt is president & ceo of thor equities . founded in 1986 by mr . sitt , thor equities owns prime property in the united states , europe , canada and latin america . he has served on the board of the real estate roundtable in washington , d . c . , the department of real estate at baruch college , and is a member of the partnership for new york city . he also serves on the board of the bedford stuyvesant restoration corporation , founded by robert f . kennedy and jacob javits .
thor equities is a global leader in urban real estate development , leasing and management , pursuing premier hotel , commercial , residential , retail and mixed - use assets in high - density areas . through its brokerage affiliate , thor high street , it is also a premier leasing agent for third - party property owners and exclusively represents global retailers in their search for prime urban locations in
“it ' s my passion to make coney island better , ” says the suddenly teary - eyed chief executive of thor equities . “it is the place where i played hooky and grew up . i want to give back to the neighborhood and to new york city . ”
thor equities paid $ 36 . 1 million for two properties , one on the 200 block of north peoria street and the other on the 800 block of west fulton market , the company said thursday . it plans to repurpose the empty buildings for office and retail use .
land for lease by thor equities : the stillwell parcels north of the city - owned parcels b & c and south of the bowery . parcel a is the former astroland , which is now owned by the city and was up for bid in the rfp . nycedc map .
thor also owns a significant portfolio of property in coney island . in 2005 , thor bought a parcel of land west of the amusement district in coney island for $ 13 million , and sold it 14 months later for $ 90 million . thor then bought more land on coney island along stillwell avenue as well as some boardwalk property including
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thor equities is a leader in the development , leasing and management of commercial , residential , retail , hotel and mixed - use assets in premier urban locations worldwide . the company is also the exclusive representative of global retailers through thor retail advisors , a premier leasing agent for marquee properties worldwide ; and a leader in residential sales and leasing through town residential , a fully integrated real estate services firm .
, the clothing retailer that mr . sitt founded four years earlier . she joined thor in 2003 as a vice president to manage properties for the company , according to thor , and was promoted to executive vice president in 2010 .
presented by thor equities , coney art walls is an outdoor museum of street art curated by joseph sitt and jeffrey deitch . located at 3050 stillwell avenue near the beach and boardwalk in coney island , the public art wall project offers live entertainment and popular eateries from across new york city .
, which signed a “soft” contract in january 2015 for about $ 800 million . thor backed out this . . .
thor also owns several luxury retail properties in mexico city on avenida presidente masaryk , which is known as mexico city’s fifth avenue , calderon , and la fontaine . thor has attracted such retailers as gucci and salvatore ferragamo to these properties .
the real deal reported exclusively yesterday that thor is marketing at least 10 manhattan properties . [ bloomberg ] – rey mashayekhi
helmed by ceo joseph sitt , thor infamously sold off downtown brooklyn’s albee square mall after a lucrative rezoning that he supported . thor bought the property in 2001 for $ 25 million and profited $ 100 million from the sale in 2007 .
with thor seeming to take little responsibility for the property , neighbors think the only remedy would be a new tenant .
thor equities has been actively acquiring properties in europe since 2008 . the company recently announced plans to rapidly expand in europe , mirroring the strategy used to grow its north american portfolio . thor equities focuses on key global cities including london and paris , as well as other prominent locations such as milan , berlin , munich , barcelona and madrid . the company owns a number of significant european properties including the burlington arcade in london , 51 - 53 boulevard haussmann in paris , and multiple buildings along paris’ famed avenue des champs - élysées as well as the boulevard de la croisette in cannes .
thor equities ' local investments include the palmer house hilton and oak street retail . its largest deal on the table , according to crain ' s , is a $ 37m offer for three buildings and a parcel of land owned by john r . morreale meat co . [ crain ' s ]
mr . polese is thor equities’ senior leasing professional , responsible for optimizing the asset performance of the company’s real estate portfolio . mr . polese joined thor equities in august 2003 , bringing over 25 years of real estate industry experience in acquisitions , asset management , financing and dispositions . he also possesses extensive national experience in shopping center development , having executed innovative expansion plans in regional malls , strip centers , outlet properties and downtown locations . prior to his role as a senior executive with thor equities , mr . polese served as executive vice president of real estate for urban brands , working for mr . sitt . he had previously been senior vice president for real estate for new jersey - based petrie stores corp . mr . polese graduated from rutgers university with a bachelor of science degree in business administration and political science . he is a member of the international council of shopping centers .
a little fun is a good thing — especially in the heart of america ' s playground . this summer , thor equities is bringing fun of the artsy sort to a blacktopped lot on stillwell avenue and the bowery , which sits smack in the middle of coney island ' s amusement district . …
currently , ms . taylor represents prominent new york city landlords including delshah capital , harbor group international , and premier equities . she has also worked with moinian group and malkin properties .
thor equities is a global leader in urban real estate development , leasing and management of commercial , residential , retail , hotel and mixed - use assets . the company ' s properties in north america are strategically located in major markets including new york , chicago , miami , los angeles , san francisco , washington , d . c . and houston , as well as montreal’s prestigious saint catherine street . thor equities maximizes value and generates strong returns for investors by recognizing a property ' s potential , reducing operating expenses , increasing tenant satisfaction , and leveraging market trends to maintain a long - term competitive edge .
mr . sitt founded women’s clothing retailer ashley stewart , expanding the company to 380 stores in over 100 cities . its phenomenal growth prompted many national retailers to take notice of opportunities in the urban marketplace . in 1998 , he decided to divest his interest in ashley stewart and focus exclusively on thor equities .
thor urbana currently owns more than us $ 1 . 4bn of assets , encompassing 14 projects and more than 1m sqm .
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thor retail advisors is a privately held boutique firm specializing in complex advisory services for luxury and high street retail transactions in key markets across the globe . founded in new york in 2010 by president and ceo , joseph sitt , thor retail advisors quickly expanded internationally , opening offices in london , paris and mexico city . thor retail advisors capitalizes on synergies with our affiliate company ,
it took joe sitt less than 30 minutes to agree to pay aby rosen $ 132 million for a trio of buildings at 516 - 520 fifth avenue in 2011 . it was a rapid - fire deal even for the thor equities ceo — who one friend described as new york real estate’s version of the tasmanian devil .
coney art walls is thor equities’ way of bringing life to an empty site in the core of coney island , while keeping the coney feeling and stretching it in new directions . the 2016 season is going to be an amazing summer , and i am extraordinarily happy that coney art walls will be a part of it .
tby talks to damian fraser , country manager mexico and head of latam equities for ubs , on wealth management , the profile of mexican investors , and the hindrances affecting the mexican stock market .
and michael schurer , thor’s longtime chief financial officer , resigned from his post this year to work primarily on investments in mexico under the umbrella of thor urbana capital . he was replaced by fess wofse , who previously served as cfo for apollo global real estate .
“we continue to believe strongly in the real estate market in san francisco , and 634 second st . presented us with an ideal opportunity to own a prime property in soma , the most in - demand office submarket in the city , ” said joseph sitt , ceo of new york - based thor equities , in a statement .
thor is currently doing abatement at the site , the company’s spokesperson said , with demolition to commence by the end of this year .
now i know macomb mall in roseville , mi is in such bad shape , thor eq . can’t even run a flea market !
however , the following month , the dob disapproved the application on the grounds of incompletion at the time of thor’s scheduled plan exam .
“we haven ' t finalized our plans for after the summer , ” said joshua greenwald , thor ' s director of public relations .
the new york - based firm’s thor urbana affiliate is looking to raise capital to target retail and mixed - use schemes in mexico .
thor equities has signed a contract to acquire its first property in italy , a 7 , 826 m² ( 85 , 000 ft² ) luxury retail , office and residential property at 26 via della spiga in milan , company executives have announced . according to an anonymous source , the acquisition is valued at approximately €163m ( $ 175m ) .
joe ' blight for spite ' sitt . if it was anyone but him in any other neighborhood , the city would have stepped in and done something . sanitation department will ticket a home owner if someone drops a cup in front of their house . thor equities dirties up a whole neighborhood , and gets away with it . how ?
our guess is that several bidders , including the soon - to - be designated winner , have already made inquiries about leasing thor’s stillwell property . during the reply period for the city’s rfp for a coney island amusement operator to bring rides and attractions to land newly purchased from joe sitt , potential bidders asked the city about the adjacent vacant lots . the contact info for thor equities and horace bullard was posted on the city’s q & a for all potential bidders to see .
' s stern school of business and founded thor equities in 1986 before graduating from business school . sitt began working at a young age manning flea market booths at the aqueduct and roosevelt racetrack parking lots in the new york city area . sitt was bothered by the lack of retail available at age 11 when his only choice was to go to
a recap of thor’s unamusing flea in - fest - ation after we reported “memorial day weekend mania : thor equities coney flea in - fest - ation is a flop” ( may 27 , 2009 ) , thor brazenly went back to calling the so called fest “flea by the sea , ” both on their website and ads . and why not ? “festival by the sea” was indeed a flea market by the sea . even though the permit was for a “temporary fair” because the original application for a flea market was disapproved by the dob , the city did not enforce its own zoning against the illegal flea market in the amusement zone . “tons of fun” it was not . a salsa band playing two sets on saturday and sunday was the sole entertainment at what was wrongfully billed as “a uniquely entertaining and amusing flea market in coney island . ” we are not exaggerating . if you can stomach it , please view our complete flickr set of thor equities flea market .
cbre ' s steve rocher , kristen rabel and parker duffie are the office brokers . thor ' s george stanchfield is the retail broker .
community engagement means nothing if the input of the community cannot
be built into the project , estrada said to the thor representatives .
thor equities ceo joseph sitt founded the alliance last year to improve the state of big apple - area airports , which he called an embarrassment . among the groups aims are increased investment in aging airport infrastructure and overcrowding issues . as of january , sitt had invested $ 1 million of his own money into the venture . [ crain’s ] — julie strickland
thor equities is a privately held real estate firm founded in 1986 by brooklyn native joseph sitt . it invests in assets in the united states , europe and latin america with a focus on retail in major cities . it is known in new york city for its ownership and redevelopment of scores of retail properties in major shopping districts and corridors such as soho , madison avenue and fifth avenue . the firm has a retail brokerage arm called thor retail advisors . thor equities , which buys properties using several large investment funds , focuses on development and redevelopment of retail properties , to either lease up or sell . major projects include the ground - up construction and leasing to samsung of 837 washington street in the meatpacking district , in a partnership with taconic investment partners , as well as the 2010 purchase of the retail and office building at 693 fifth avenue .
the timing of thor’s signs couldn’t have been better . the short - listed respondents to the city’s rfp were reportedly in the city yesterday and today for meetings with the nycedc . if the bidders who didn’t make the short list have fire in their belly to come to coney island , now is the time for them to deal with sitt or bullard . given thor equities’ history of sky - high rents and onerous lease terms , we think the parcels will go to the most highly motivated bidder .
“the retail market and overall economy in milan has held up very well , with retail rents remaining stable along prime fashion corridors including via della spiga , due in large part to the city’s emergence as a global gateway destination attracting european , u . s . , asian , and middle eastern consumers , ” said jared hart , managing director of thor equities .
the purchase of 9 puerta del sol in madrid continues thor equities’ recent international expansion . the company’s european holdings also include 102 avenue des champs - elysees , 51 - 53 boulevard haussmann , and 65 - 67 avenue de champs - elysees in paris , as well as bond street house , 105 - 109 oxford street , and the burlington arcade in london .
thor equities , one of manhattan’s biggest property owners , has purchased a key corner of the montreal retail market . thor on friday confirmed that it has acquired a prime retail space at 777 saint catherine street , a historical building at the intersection of mcgill college avenue and saint catherine street that’s in the heart of montreal’s shopping corridor . the three - level building , which is occupied by banana republic , has 20 , 000 square feet of retail space and 6 , 000 square feet of office space .
the deal closed wednesday for north of $ 660 per square foot . thor plans to treat the portfolio purchase as an investment , sources said .
but the bigs at luna park said they have never even been able to get thor on the phone to talk about possible real estate deals .
thor urbana said it is aiming to attract between us $ 350m and us $ 400m from mexican retirement funds ( afores ) and international investors .
thor also created an investment platform to allow institutional investors to harness the growth trends seen in urban property markets worldwide . the thor urban property funds investors include investment banks , pension funds , top - tier college endowments , and foundations . the funds’ size is in excess of one billion dollars .
he has also represented many institutional landlords including the carlyle group , macklowe properties , acadia realty trust , highgate holdings , lehman brothers , empire capital , uba equities , mercer sunshine , venture capital properties and gould investors .
ms . edmunds has worked with many institutional retail landlords in new york including delshah capital , harbor group international and premier equities . she holds a bachelor of fine arts in musical theatre from point park university in pittsburgh .
mr . sitt is also ceo of thor retail advisors , a premier leasing agent and exclusive representative of global retailers in their search for prime locations ; chairman of thor urbana , which develops and acquires retail , office and mixed - use properties in mexico city , guadalajara , mérida and other mexican cities ; and chairman and managing principal of thor urban property funds , an investment vehicle serving pension funds , investment banks , college endowments and foundations .
in the private sphere , mr . sitt is the president and ceo of thor equities , a forward - thinking international real estate development company that specializes in value - added investments in mixed - use urban developments , hotels , shopping centers , and residential developments in the united states , europe , and latin america with a portfolio totaling more than 18 million square feet .
thor also owns 693 fifth avenue between 54th and 55th streets , as well as the scribner building at 597 fifth avenue , between 48th 49th streets .
thor urbana capital is a joint venture between thor equities and mexican developer gfa grupo inmobiliario . the company is based in mexico city and plans to invest $ 500 million into redeveloping real estate across mexico to capitalize on the country’s strong economic growth and real estate fundamentals . the venture’s first project is a full - block high end retail development along playa del carmen’s quinta avenida ( spanish for fifth avenue ) . target markets include metropolitan mexico city , guadalajara , querétaro , mérida , puebla , playa del carmen , and toluca .
since inception , thor retail advisors has attracted the best and brightest in the industry with longstanding executive level relationships at the most prominent international retail brands . diligence , vision , creativity , passion , exhaustive research and a relentless commitment to execution are all interwoven qualities that distance thor retail advisors from the competition .
ms . gliatta was named vice president of thor in 2003 , focusing on operations and management of the company ' s growing commercial real estate portfolios . she was promoted to executive vice president in 2010 . ms . gliatta ' s strong leadership and operation skills - developed during her time at ashley stewart - enabled her to attract a team of experienced and dedicated professionals to thor equities , and help grow the company into a full - service real estate firm with offices in new york , chicago , london , paris and mexico city .
not long after founding ashley stewart , sitt had a second revelation : the inner - city landlords renting to his stores were asking for far less rent than he—and other retailers , he suspected—would willingly pay . so sitt began buying up cheap properties in decaying urban areas and opening malls on them . thor equities eventually amassed an empire of about 14 million square feet in a dozen cities .
thor retail advisors was created to address the increasing global demands of many retailers and property owners for unparalleled retail advice and planning . specializing in both tenant and landlord representation , consultation and advisory services , thor retail advisors provides clients with a level of service , integrity and expertise that is unsurpassed in the marketplace .
with offices and dedicated teams in new york , london and mexico city , thor retail advisors is committed to ensuring client satisfaction across a seamless international platform .
as part of the controversial coney island rezoning of 2009 , thor equities ceo joe sitt got mayor bloomberg to rezone his surf avenue property in the amusement area for hotels of up to 30 stories . a century old music hall fell to the wrecking ball and a generic looking retail building went up in its place but thor’s hotels have yet to materialize . now sitt says he “needs some zoning changes” to build “a great big hotel” and a “stadium - style movie theater” on stillwell and bowery , according to a recent interview with ny1’s jeanine ramirez .
in order to meet these expectations , thor equities worked to open up the floors of this magnificent 1907 building . by eliminating small offices and showing the vast size of each floor , 760 market street immediately began to gain the attention of retailers , designers and technology firms . in addition , we created pre - built floors so potential tenants could visualize a set - up ideal for technology firms . thor also preserved the history of the property including restoring the original brick , mosaic tiles and marble lobby , while installing modern amenities and infrastructure throughout .
previously , ms . karsenti was head of retail and partner at knight frank in france , where she represented such leading companies as maje , l’occitane , vf group , thor equities , generali and axa . specializing in high street retail , she has leased flagship stores for top brands including uniqlo , pret a manger , zara , kipling , rimowa , opera gallery and 7 for all mankind .
a member of hong kong ' s renowned hotung family has acquired the phelan building in san francisco from new york city - based developer thor equities for $ 374 . 5 million , or approximately $ 1 , 256 per square foot - the highest per square foot price paid for a one - off major office building in the history of the san francisco market , according to costar information .
thor retail advisors collectively has a one - of - a - kind knowledge base with team members that have signed thousands of leases in their careers . the boutique culture of thor retail advisors allows the team to work closely together replicating our commitment to excellence in cities like new york , miami , paris or london .
the partnership had been a tense one for some time , with maloney booting gladstone’s wife , corcoran group broker marie - claire gladstone , as the exclusive sales agent — a move that did not sit well with the madison equities developer .
yet we saw police towing away ice cream carts belonging to vendors who lacked licenses . the little guys get their businesses shut down while thor gets this incubator project for his shopping mall . to people who say to us , the tents are pretty or it’s better than an empty lot , we say thor equities deliberately created the empty lots on stillwell in 2007 , when they evicted or bulldozed thriving amusements . remember the batting cages , go karts , bumper boats , mini golf , and climbing wall ? let’s bring ’em back to coney island in 2010 .