The U.S. subsidiary of Israeli shopping center and mixed-use owner, operator and developer Gazit-Globe (NYSE; TSX; TASE: GZT) has confirmed plans to open a new office in Boston.

Alison Lies, a former vice president of acquisitions at Equity One, will relocate to Boston to launch the new office of Gazit Horizons as the senior vice president of acquisitions. The company targets income-producing real estate in major markets throughout the U.S., and currently operates offices in Miami and New York City.

Lies is a 16-year industry veteran who has worked with Gazit Horizons as a consultant since the firm’s launch this past May. In addition to her time at Equity One, she has held senior positions at Olshan Properties in New York City as well as Equity Inc. In her career, she has been involved in more than $3 billion in transactions and financing.

Lies, who is originally from the Boston area, holds a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University.

“Alison was here with us as a consultant when we started Gazit Horizons, and she quickly proved herself to be an invaluable part of our team,” said Jeff Mooallem, president and CEO of Gazit Horizons. “Our desire to grow in the Boston market, coupled with Alison’s familiarity with that market both as a former resident and as an investor, made this a win-win and an easy decision.”