November 18, 2008

Arik Kislin - The Story Of A Self-made Man


Arik Kislin - The Story Of A Self-made Man
The principal of Linx Industries is Arik Kislin, a self-made real estate investor, developer and entrepreneur. Linx Industries is a diversified investment company with large holdings in many types of businesses, including aviation, financial services and others.

From 1992-1998 Arik Kislin was a arch in a New York City absolute acreage close that developed and managed 3.6 actor aboveboard anxiety including the 1.5 actor aboveboard bottom Chelsea Market complex, a activity that sparked the about-face of Manhattan's Meatpacking District from a annoyed automated ascendancy into one of the city's a lot of approved neighborhoods. Chelsea Market was after awash to Angelo, Gordon & Co.

Mr. Kislin started his career in 1998 by investing in a financial services company which was active in the junk bond market. From humble beginnings the company now manages assets worth over $2 billion.

Seven years ago, Arik Kislin joined forces with the Achenbaum family, becoming the main designer of the Gansevoort Hotel. This property helped to create a new atmosphere in the Meatpacking District, which has rapidly become a major destination for people interested in fashion, restaurants, and sophisticated nightlife. Kislin has also assisted in designing two forthcoming Gansevoort buildings, one in Florida and another in the Park Avenue South neighborhood of Manhattan. Each new property will be a hybrid, featuring hotel and condominium accommodation. The partnership between Kislin and the Achenbaum family is continuing to search out new properties for development under the Gansevoort brand name.

Arik Kislin entered the general aviation industry in 2004 with an equity investment into a small full service charter management company. This aviation business has developed into a multifaceted firm consisting of a fleet of private jets, full service private aviation maintenance, fueling, and hangar facilities, as well as Fixed Base Operations (FBOs), which are terminals for private aviation clients that are currently being expanded in New York and South Florida.

Arik Kislin is a member of the New York Friars Club and a lifelong baseball player and fan. His other hobbies include tennis and yachting. Arik Kislin is married with two children.

Arik Kislin is a self-made real estate investor, developer and entrepreneur. Arik Kislin is currently principal of Linx industries, a diversified investment company with significant stakes in businesses ranging from aviation to financial services

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