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Piedmont Announces Promotion of Alex Valente to Co – Chief Operating Officer
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Realty Trust (the “Company” or “Piedmont”) (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has promoted Alex Valente to Co- Chief Operating Officer, working alongside George M. Wells, to oversee all property management and asset management areas of the Company. Mr. Valente, who has most recently served as Executive Vice-President of Piedmont’s Southeast Region, has been with the Company for almost 20 years and has been responsible for leasing, asset ma
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