The Eric and Beth Schlager Lecture Series Featuring James Cohen, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman, Hudson Capital Properties LLC

Thursday, April 4, 6 to 7 pm

Sign up through Zell/Lurie Website: https://realestate.wharton.upenn.edu/events/the-eric-and-beth-schlager-lecture-series-featuring-james-cohen-chief-executive-officer-chairman-hudson-capital-properties-llc/

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James Cohen is Chairman and CEO of Hudson Capital Properties, a multi-platform real estate development company with multi-family and industrial properties located throughout the Southeastern U.S.

He is also President and Chief Executive Officer of Hudson News Distributors LLC, a 3rd generation legacy magazine and book distributor serving retail outlets throughout the Eastern U.S.

James is also the founder of Hudson News Retail, which grew into the largest operator of airport news and convenience stores throughout the U.S. Today, Hudson is part of Dufry AG, (recently renamed AVOLTA) the industry’s largest international duty-free retailer, with over 1,000 Hudson News stores throughout the world. James is a major shareholder of Dufry and has served on Dufry’s Board of Directors.

James graduated from Wharton in 1980, has served on Penn’s Athletics Board of Overseers, and is currently a member of Wharton’s Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center.