(Editor’s note: This story appeared in our October 2025 issue.)
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 infill 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 significant opportunity in the redevelopment of obsolete or underutilized sites into modern, Class A, energy-efficient logistics facilities. Additionally, we are focused on acquiring vintage industrial assets in strategic core infill 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 certification 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.
Where have you seen the impact of artificial 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 redefining what efficiency 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 infill 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.
Getting to know you
Your go-to breakfast or lunch
Breakfast: Rutherford Pancake House
Lunch: Elia Mediterranean Restaurant
Best thing you read, watched or listened to this year
The Obstacle is the Way – Ryan Holiday
Place you’ve never visited but would like to
Japan
Mobile app you can’t live without
Twitter / X
Favorite sport or team
Football
Fad or trend you’d like to see come back
Handwritten letters
Fad or trend you hope never comes back
TikTok
