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Major Mall in Farmington/West Hartford Announces New Leader

The new general manager was once the GM at an outlet center in South Windsor and a mall in Manchester.

The WestFarms Mall in Farmington/West Hartford has a new general manager, Connecticut native Elizabeth Ryan.
The WestFarms Mall in Farmington/West Hartford has a new general manager, Connecticut native Elizabeth Ryan. (WestFarms Mall)

FARMINGTON/WEST HARTFORD, CT — One of Connecticut's largest shopping malls has a new leader in charge, according to mall owners on Wednesday.

The WestFarms Mall, located in Farmington and West Hartford, announced the recent appointment of Elizabeth Ryan as the new general manager at the mall.

She started work in June and, once, worked for the mall 20 years ago as its director of marketing.

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A Connecticut native and University of Connecticut graduate, Ryan has overseen several shopping center openings and expansions, working for "luxury properties" in San Jose, Calif., and King of Prussia, Pa.

In addition, she was the general manager of The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor and at The Shoppes at Buckland Hills in Manchester, respectively.

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“Westfarms has always been an exceptionally special shopping center to me. It is renowned for its exclusive offerings and vibrant atmosphere, and I am honored to be back at this iconic shopping destination,” said Ryan.

“I look forward to collaborating with employees, merchants, and the community here to create a seamless and enjoyable shopping experience that exceeds our customers’ expectations.”

Westfarms features anchor stores Nordstrom, Macy’s and JCPenney as well as 160 retailers and restaurants.
The mall is located at the intersection of Interstate 84 and Route 9.

For more information, call 860-561-3024, visit www.ShopWestfarms.com or visit the mall at www.Facebook.com/WestfarmsMall or www.instagram.com/shopwestfarms.

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