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Adam Gang
Executive Vice President, Luxury
Adam Gang is Executive Vice President of Luxury at Capricorn, bringing over 18 years of expertise in global real estate strategy within the luxury, fashion, and consumer industries. With a background in law and a proven ability to secure flagship locations and drive transformative expansions, Adam has played a pivotal role in shaping the retail presence of some of the world’s most prestigious brands.
Adam has worked with leading names in luxury and fashion, spearheading the rollout of brands such as Celine, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, and Fendi across the U.S. His leadership extends to managing global real estate strategies, overseeing high-profile acquisitions, and optimizing portfolios to ensure long-term strategic success. Adam’s deep industry knowledge, deal-making expertise, and global perspective make him an invaluable leader in Capricorn’s luxury practice. His ability to drive growth through strategic real estate initiatives ensures our continued success in the luxury retail sector.
Experience
LVMH – Head of Real Estate, Americas (Created and led the role)
Kering – Head of Real Estate, Americas
Coach – Global Head of Real Estate
Apple – Director of Real Estate, Americas
Tory Burch – Global Head of Real Estate
Canada Goose – Global Head of Real Estate
Away – Head of Store Development, Real Estate, and Construction
Education
Adam Gang holds a BA in English from Union College and a JD from the Cardozo School of Law.
Career Impact
Led the U.S. expansion of luxury brands, including Celine, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Hublot, Tag Heuer, Fendi, and Pucci.
Negotiated flagship leases for Dior, Rimowa, Fendi, Bulgari, Coach, Stuart Weitzman, Tory Burch, Givenchy, Celine, Marc Jacobs, McQueen, Bottega Veneta, Pomellato, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, Apple, and Canada Goose.
Spearheaded Kering’s expansion into Mexico, securing prime retail locations for Gucci, YSL, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, and McQueen while managing key relationships with Palacio de Hierro.
Oversaw Tory Burch’s global real estate strategy, completing multiple lease transactions and supporting the brand’s significant retail growth.
Led the acquisition of prime real estate on Rodeo Drive for a major luxury brand.
Played a key role in securing properties on Fifth Avenue for leading luxury groups.
Structured a joint venture for a mixed-use development at Hudson Yards and later executed a sale-leaseback transaction with a sovereign wealth fund.
Managed the strategic closure of retail stores, optimizing portfolios while maintaining long-term positioning.