Cousins Properties announced that it has promoted Kennedy Hicks to the role of Executive Vice President Investments. Ms. Hicks joined Cousins in November 2018 as Senior Vice President responsible for investments. In July 2020, Kennedy was also named Managing Director of the Atlanta market, overseeing the operations for the Company's seven million square feet within the city. Prior to joining Cousins, Kennedy was a Managing Director with Eastdil Secured. In this role, she was responsible for advising and representing clients on equity sales and ventures for office properties throughout the Sun Belt. During her tenure at Eastdil Secured, she was instrumental in securing and executing over $22 billion in office assignments.