Brandywine Realty Trust Names George S. Hasenecz Senior Vice President, Investments

RADNOR, Pa., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) announced today that George S. Hasenecz has re-joined the company as its Senior Vice President, Investments reporting to Thomas E. Wirth, Executive Vice President, Portfolio Management.  

Mr. Hasenecz previously served as Brandywine's Vice President of Investments and Director of Acquisitions from 2000 to 2006.  Mr. Hasenecz was employed by ProLogis as its Vice President of Capital Deployment for New Jersey and Pennsylvania from 2006 to 2008 before returning to Brandywine.  Throughout his career, Mr. Hasenecz worked in various investment, development and leasing functions.  During the last 15 years, he completed transactions with a total value of $6.2 billion.

"We are pleased to welcome George back to Brandywine's executive team," commented Gerard H. Sweeney, President and Chief Executive Officer.  "The depth of his experience and extensive knowledge of the regional investment landscape will enhance our portfolio management and investment initiatives."

About Brandywine Realty Trust

Brandywine Realty Trust is one of the largest, publicly traded, full-service, integrated real estate companies in the United States.  Organized as a real estate investment trust and operating in select markets, Brandywine owns, develops and manages a primarily Class A, suburban and urban office portfolio aggregating approximately 34.8 million square feet, including 25.4 million square feet which it owns on a consolidated basis.  For more information, visit our website at www.brandywinerealty.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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