Vasili Lyhnakis is the Senior Vice President of Leasing – West at Phillips Edison & Company (PECO), a role he assumed in 2024. Since joining PECO in 2006 as a Junior Leasing Associate, Vasili has demonstrated consistent leadership and performance, earning a series of promotions: Senior Leasing Associate in 2008, Director of Leasing in 2013, Regional Vice President of Leasing in 2015, and Vice President of Leasing – West in 2019. He was recognized as PECO’s Leasing Top Producer in 2008.

Vasili’s strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset were shaped beginning at age 12 through hands-on experience at his family’s business, Astro Burgers. He worked across all facets of the operation, eventually managing key functions of the business. Vasili's ability to build relationships with local municipalities played a pivotal role in the company’s expansion through strategic land acquisitions and retail development. This early exposure to real estate development sparked his passion for the industry and laid the foundation for his successful career at PECO.