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Centennial CEO Steven Levin retires, paves way for President Paul Kurzawa's expanded leadership role

Paul Kurzawa, who joined in 2024, will take over as Centennial keeps its advisory support and management of Levin’s portfolio for 12 months.

  • Centennial founder and CEO Steven Levin announced his retirement effective June 30, with President Paul Kurzawa succeeding him as the company's new chief executive.
  • Levin founded Centennial and built the firm into a respected leader in retail real estate over the past 30 years, cultivating an inclusive, people-first culture driven by entrepreneurship.
  • Centennial oversees more than 25 million square feet of retail space across 18 states, while partner Lincoln Property Company manages over 720 million square feet of commercial space.
  • Levin will serve in an advisory capacity for 12 months to ensure a seamless leadership transition, continuing to manage his portfolio properties including The Shops at Willow Bend.
  • Kurzawa stated, "Our vision remains unchanged: to be the retail real estate industry's most trusted partner and operator," while transforming properties into vibrant community destinations.
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Centennial CEO Steven Levin retires, paves way for President Paul Kurzawa's expanded leadership role

Levin to remain active in industry as Kurzawa embraces CEO role DALLAS, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centennial, powered by Lincoln, a national retail operating platform created to provide owners and investors with multi-discipline retail expertise, is ushering in a new era as long-time founder and CEO Steven Levin retires on June 30 and is succeeded by President Paul Kurzawa. Levin will continue in an advisory capacity over the next 12 months t…

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Benzinga broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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