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Chip Sabadash

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Vice President of Corporate Real Estate Services at AutoNation
📍 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

As Vice President of Corporate Real Estate at AutoNation, Chip Sabadash manages a $4 billion portfolio spanning 18 million square feet. He directs a +$450 million annual capital budget for acquisitions, facilities, and construction. He holds an MBA from the University of Miami.

Chip is involved in his community, serving as a director for the Lauderdale Yacht Club Sailing Foundation. He has also been the chair for sailing events in Key West, indicating a strong passion for yachting and sailing.

Unique fact: He previously led the development of "The World," an iconic offshore land reclamation project in Dubai which involved creating 300 man-made islands.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Corporate Real Estate Services
Job Level
Senior
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Corporate Real Estate
Manages AutoNation's $4 billion real estate portfolio, overseeing all acquisitions, dispositions, facilities maintenance, and construction for the nation's largest automotive retailer.
Large-Scale Development
Directs a capital budget exceeding $450 million annually and previously led a $1 billion development program, including the creation of 300 offshore islands in Dubai.
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Career

Work history

8-2017
Vice President of Corporate Real Estate Services
AutoNation
3-2010 - 8-2017
Senior Director of Corporate Real Estate Development
AutoNation
12-2007 - 3-2010
Executive Vice President of Real Estate Development - The World
Nakheel
12-2007 - 3-2010
Executive Vice President of Investment - Nakheel International Investment Fund
Nakheel
7-1997 - 9-2007
Director of Corporate Real Estate Services
AutoNation
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Education
1997 - 1998
Master of Business Administration
University of Miami Herbert Business School
1985 - 1990
BBA
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business
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