CBL Properties announced that Jeff Kivitz has been appointed to the company's board of directors. Mr. Kivitz was also appointed to serve as a member of the company's compensation committee and nominating/corporate governance committee. Mr. Kivitz is a Partner with Canyon Partners, LLC.

He is responsible for the firm's investments in companies across the REIT, technology, software, building product, and retail sectors. Prior to joining Canyon, Mr. Kivitz worked as a consultant in both the private equity and general consulting practices at Bain & Company, where he acted as an advisor on buyout and corporate strategy. Mr. Kivitz graduated cum laude from Williams College (B.A., Economics).