Briana Pinheiro Named Partner at Ionic Development

Commercial Real Estate Development Firm Marks Strategic Milestone with Leadership Team Promotion

Today, Ionic Development Company, proudly announced the promotion of Briana Pinheiro to Partner, marking a significant expansion of the firm’s women-led leadership team. With over 15 years of experience leading complex commercial real estate projects, Pinheiro brings a rare combination of technical expertise, strategic vision, and community-first values to Ionic’s continued growth across New England.

Briana is an expert in full lifecycle project delivery, consistently helping clients maximize the performance and value of their property portfolios. She has successfully led real estate projects totaling over 5 million square feet and valued at more than $750 million. Her portfolio includes a wide range of asset types. With a strong technical foundation in mechanical engineering and a current Master’s candidate in Real Estate Development and Finance at Georgetown University, Briana offers a uniquely integrated approach, combining deep technical knowledge with capital markets insight and design strategy.

At Ionic, Briana leads deal structuring and value creation, enhancing the firm’s offerings in a competitive market. Recognized for her strategic and results-oriented approach, she excels at turning vision into reality—delivering projects that create lasting community value. Her leadership was pivotal in Ionic’s successful bid for Parcel 5 in Providence’s I-195 District, reflecting both her impact at the firm and her dedication to community-focused development.

To read more about Briana and Ionic please see the announcement in citybiz.