REITs at 65: Phillips Edison CEO Says Aggressive Growth Possible Because of REIT Structure
Jeff Edison, chairman and CEO of Phillips Edison & Co., Inc. (Nasdaq: PECO), joined the REIT Report to celebrate 65 years ofΒ ...
Co-Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Phillips Edison
Search every verified Jeffrey Edison interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote β each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Jeffrey Edison, chairman and CEO of Phillips Edison & Company (PECO), has emphasized the stability and growth potential of the company's grocery-anchored shopping center portfolio. In interviews throughout 2024 and 2025, Edison attributed strong operating results to a lack of new supply, driven by high construction costs, and to the necessity-based nature of the company's retail tenantscars. He stated that the company has experienced record occupancy, retention rates, and rental spreads, and noted that the consumer has remained resilient despite economic uncertainty. Edison also discussed the company's focus on using artificial intelligence, saying PECO has launched multiple AI projects across departments to improve efficiency. Edison has highlighted the REIT structure as a key enabler of the company's growth, stating that it allows PECO to raise capital efficiently from both retail and institutional investors. He noted that the company is prioritizing internal growth through leasing and redevelopment, as well as external growth through acquisitions, particularly as interest rate uncertainty begins to stabilize. Edison also pointed to the company's low leverage and strong balance sheet as advantages in the current market. In 2021, Edison publicly endorsed Anthony Adams for mayor of Detroit, citing Adams's commitment to the city and its community.
“The REIT format democratizes investing in the best real estate. PICO's investors can own the best necessity-based grocery or shopping centers across growing suburban markets in the United States and our retail investors can invest alongside the biggest institutional investors in the world.”
“Pico's aggressive growth is made possible because of our restructure.”
“Pico is actively using technology including artificial intelligence to help run our business better. Currently, we have 20 active AI projects focused on efficiency and improvements.”
“Today, retail investors own 25% of our common shares, which is much higher than the shopping center peer average.”
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