CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Jul 15, 2013) - Kristen L. Martin has joined Newcastle Limited as Director of Retail Leasing, announced Michael R. Haney, President and CEO of the Chicago-based real estate firm.

At Newcastle, Martin will oversee leasing for the firm's retail portfolio. Her responsibilities will include managing leasing for the firm's Chicago retail assets, strengthening tenant relations and supporting Newcastle's retail acquisition and development activities.

Martin brings four years of experience in retail leasing and management to Newcastle Limited. Prior to joining the firm, she served as the Urban Leasing Representative with Acadia Realty Trust in White Plaines, New York, where she was responsible for leasing its urban Chicago retail portfolio, as well as properties throughout Connecticut and New York.

Martin earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences from the University of Connecticut. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and Next Gen.

Newcastle Limited is a Chicago-based real estate firm. The firm helps institutions, corporations and investors use real estate strategically to achieve their objectives more quickly, at a lower cost and with less risk. Newcastle also acquires and develops urban Chicago multi-family and retail real estate. An entrepreneurial investor with institutional backing, Newcastle can deploy large amounts of capital and close transactions quickly. To learn more about Newcastle, call Mike Haney at (312) 252-1401 or visit the company website at www.newcastlelimited.com.