Kristen Faia has been promoted to regional director of operations at Equity Office Properties, where she will be responsible for half of Equity Office Properties’ Boston Portfolio, or nearly 6 million square feet.

"We are very fortunate to have such a talented individual at our firm," said Sandra Lally, vice president of operations at Equity Office Properties. "Kristen is a seasoned executive with a tremendous operations background who has come up through the ranks in our industry. She has proven her creativity in terms of cost-effective operations solutions, especially in a down economy. In addition, she is an inspiring mentor and coach and these qualities have allowed us to continue our goal of growing talent within the organization."

Faia has been in the real estate industry for 19 years and with Equity Office for the past seven in various property management roles, most recently as general manager. Prior to joining Equity Office, Faia was a property manager and operations manager for Seaport Asset Management in Boston.

"I am excited by the challenges at Equity Office and to continue to work within a culture that is open to the generation of new ideas," said Faia. "I am also grateful to be part of an organization that encourages, and even insists upon, work-life balance."