Federal Realty Investment Trust announced the appointment of Michael Ennes to the newly created position of Vice President, Residential Branding & Operations. In this position, Mr. Ennes will be responsible for the rollout and oversight of the trust's residential business, much of which is concentrated in its large, mixed-use communities like Bethesda Row, Pike & Rose, Santana Row and Assembly Row. Mr. Ennes will report to Donald C. Wood, the Trust's President and CEO.

Mr. Ennes comes to Federal from Hilton Worldwide, where he most recently served as Senior Director, Canopy brand concept and culture development, and Senior Director, brand development for their Waldorf Astoria and Conrad brands. His first day with the trust will be March 9, 2015.