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OWNERS COUNCIL Q&A
STEFAN
SANSONE
VICE PRESIDENT, INVESTMENTS
BRIDGE INDUSTRIAL
How do you feel about the
market versus this time last
year?
The market has stabilized
compared to last year. While
leasing velocity has tempered
from its pandemic-era peak, we
remain optimistic about New
Jersey’s infi ll and functional
industrial product.
What is still the biggest
source of uncertainty?
The biggest uncertainty is in
the capital markets.
How else do you plan to
adapt, evolve or expand in
2026?
We see signifi cant opportunity
in the redevelopment of
obsolete or underutilized sites
into modern, Class A, energy-
effi cient logistics facilities.
Additionally, we are focused
on acquiring vintage industrial
assets in strategic core infi ll
locations, where we can
add value through selective
refurbishment and light
construction — transforming
them into future-proof,
high-performing facilities.
Sustainable development
remains a top priority at Bridge
Industrial. As we look to the
year ahead, ESG best practices
will continue to guide our
strategy. In New Jersey and
across our national portfolio,
we are committed to achieving
LEED certifi cation on all new
ground-up developments,
alongside a broader set of
ESG initiatives aimed at long-
term impact and operational
excellence.
Are you hiring? If so, how is
the talent pipeline in New
Jersey?
New Jersey’s industrial market
is powered by top-tier talent
across every facet of the
business. We remain actively
engaged in the industry
and are always looking for
opportunities to strengthen
our team with the best and
brightest.
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the impact of artifi cial
intelligence and other
technologies?
We are seeing a wave of
innovation as tenants
increasingly integrate AI into
their supply chains, inventory
management and warehouse
robotics — transforming
operations and redefi ning what
effi ciency looks like in real
time.
Give us an asset class that
intrigues you (that you
don’t typically focus on).
Data centers. While our core
focus remains industrial, there
is a natural synergy between
data infrastructure and
industrial real estate, and we
continue to watch closely.
Are you buying or
developing outside New
Jersey?
Yes, Bridge Industrial is active
across major U.S., U.K. and
European markets.
Where else do you see
opportunities going
forward?
We see potential in infi ll
redevelopment and acquisitions
within well-located industrial
submarkets, particularly those
near major ports and densely
populated areas where the
demand for last-mile logistics
continues to rise.