TOM BLUMENTHAL is one of the foremost curators of luxury in the country and a noted speaker on the history and trends of the luxury industry. For the past 20 years, he has served as President and CEO of GEARYS Beverly Hills--a Beverly Hills icon since 1930.Under his leadership, GEARYS has expanded its range of fine jewelry and home entertaining goods to include three Rolex Boutiques and the very first free-standing Patek Philippe Boutique in the United States.A native Angeleno, Blumenthal has served as president of the Rodeo Drive Committee for four years as well as the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce for two.He is the former Vice President of the Maple Counseling Center in Beverly Hills. In 2005, the Beverly Hills City Council presented him with the Pioneering Spirit Award for his significant contributions to the city. To this day, he actively supports the various community leaders and organizations in Beverly Hills.Throughout his career, Blumenthal has utilized his position as a respected businessman and prominent community figure to advance causes close to his heart and give back to the institutions that have helped make him the man he is today.Blumenthal recently completed a 5-year term as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of Mount St. Mary’s University, where he has been involved since 2002 and continues to serve as a Board Member. In addition, he continues to serve on numerous philanthropic boards and committees throughout California.In this episode, you’ll hear Tom share…How Gearys has changed since it’s inception in 1930. Gearys’ approach to providing exceptional customer service. What’s next for this Beverly Hills icon. Website: www.gearys.comInstagram: @gearysbeverlyhillsFacebook: Gearys Beverly HillsLinkedIn: Thomas BlumenthalHOUMAN MAHBOUBI is Managing Director, Retail Advisory at JLL. He is celebrated among colleagues and clients for his integrity, loyalty, and expertise in the national commercial real estate market. With over 20 years of experience, Houman is a leading authority on sales, purchases, management, and leasing. He has closed multimillion-dollar transactions with some of the world’s most prestigious commercial real estate clients.Website: www.highstreetretailadvisors.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/houman_mahboubi*The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent including JLL.

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