Jeffrey I. Sussman established Property Group Partners in 1971 to assemble a portfolio of first-class office buildings for the Louis Dreyfus Group in North America and Europe. He has been substantially responsible for the growth of the company and for the development, acquisition and management of over 10 million square feet since its founding. He oversees all aspects of property development from project conception and acquisition to building design and management systems.

Mr. Sussman has supported the development of green building strategies that promote energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. He is a vice chairman of the board of trustees and head of the finance committee of the Bank Street College of Education and is a member of the board of trustees of the Jackie Robinson Foundation. Prior to joining Property Group Partners, Mr. Sussman worked as a commercial real estate broker in New York City. He is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in industrial and labor relations.