July 29, 2026 By T. H. BraunMeghann Martindale, named senior director and principal of U.S. retail strategy at Avison Young in May 2026, brings over 25 years of experience across brokerage, leasing, development, research, and strategy to her new role. Martindale credited a plaque from her mother quoting Winston Churchill—'Never, never, never give up'—as a guiding force throughout her career. After Avison Young acquired Madison Marquette Retail in 2024, Martindale remained with the company to build its national retail market intelligence platform. She also highlighted the importance of challenging conventional thinking: 'I've learned that the best leadership outcomes come from a willingness to challenge conventional thinking,' Martindale said. She now focuses on attracting new talent while building an intelligence-led brokerage platform alongside Gavin Farnam at Avison Young.