From Brooklyn to the Seaport: The Remarkable Rise of Andrew Schwartz, Co-President of The Howard Hughes Corporation

My guest on episode 311 of #thePOZcast is someone whom I have known for almost 20 years, a former colleague and someone who I deeply respect and admire, Andrew Schwartz. Andrew is Co-President of the New York Region at The Howard Hughes Corporation, where he leads the continued revitalization of Lower Manhattan’s Seaport neighborhood with a focus on strategic partnerships and programming. Andrew has been with HHC at the Seaport since 2015, previously serving as Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. He spearheaded the company’s partnership platforms—developing a wide array of programming and activations, including The Rooftop at Pier 17’s Summer Concert Series—and has managed the Seaport’s award-winning in-house creative design studio and its digital and marketing teams. Prior to joining HHC, Andrew served as Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships at Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment, where he was responsible for overseeing all partnership sales for the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and the NHL’s New York Islanders at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. He has more than two decades of experience managing strategic marketing partnerships, advertising campaigns, and events, including for SiriusXM, Major League Baseball, the New Jersey Devils, and the National Hockey League. For more information on Andrew, please check out: https://theseaport.nyc/ Follow on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hhcpartnerships/ This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED®. The brand that took your balls to space is now launching them into the ultra-sphere, Introducing The Lawn Mower® 5.0 ULTRA. Featuring a new cutting-edge design and next-generation, dual SkinSafe™ Blade Heads for different shaves — it’s pretty much a spaceship to take your boys downstairs to the next level. Join the 9 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with the BRAND NEW The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra by going to manscaped.com for 20% off + free shipping with the code "POZCAST". #thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers. Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZ Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner. Please visit www.thePOZcast.com thanks! Takeaways - Internships are a valuable rite of passage in the sports and entertainment industry, providing hands-on experience and networking opportunities. - Having a mindset of no job being too small or too tall is crucial for career growth and gaining respect in the workplace. - Building strong personal connections and networking can lead to unexpected career opportunities. - The challenges of bringing a sports team to a new location require adaptability, creativity, and a focus on the fan experience.