Scott Lifschultz is a distinguished First Vice President at Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™, specializing in tenant representation and project leasing. With over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate, he is recognized for his expertise in data-driven site selection, strategic planning and ability to secure prime locations for national and global brands.

Scott has successfully completed over 1,000 lease transactions, totaling more than two million square feet with an estimated value exceeding $2 billion. His strong analytical skills and innovative thinking enable him to create high-performing brand environments for his clients.

Prior to joining Matthews™, Scott founded SPL Realty Partners in Los Angeles, where he advised global brands and entertainment concepts on their real estate strategies. He was also a partner in GVA Williams, which was sold to Colliers in 2008. His impressive past and present client roster includes notable names such as City Winery, Equinox Fitness, Hilton, Lorna Jane, Johnny Was and Jean Dousset.

Scott held key positions in the industry, including head of U.S. real estate at NIO, where he directed network strategy and site selection for NIO Houses. Additionally, as a consultant at B. Riley Financial, he managed retail real estate portfolios and negotiated lease restructurings, saving clients over $4 million. Early in his career her held roles at Blinds to Go, Blockbuster Video and RKF, where he represented various brands in their U.S. real estate strategies.