As for his new role, Visser indicated he is “thrilled to be a part of the historic development that will transform Manhattan's West Side and write the next chapter of New York's growth story. For the last four years I have had the privilege of working with a dedicated and professional organization and am proud of our collective efforts at the World Trade Center.” With that project expected to open next year and the retail and transportation components on track to debut in 2015, “the vision of the Port Authority is well on its way to reality. I can now look forward to my next challenge and I couldn't imagine a more exciting opportunity.”

Having joined the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey in 2009, Visser led the $15-billion, 14-million-square-foot redevelopment of the WTC. He oversaw the development, leasing and operations of the three-million-square-foot One World Trade Center, one of the country's largest office buildings. He led negotiations with Condé Nast for a 1.2-million-square-foot lease at the property, closed on a 270,000-square-foot lease with the US General Services Administration and orchestrated a deal with Legends Hospitality for an observation deck valued at $875 million over 15 years. Visser was also charged with the development and leasing of the WTC's 450,000-square-foot retail component, taking care of a a $1.23-billion joint venture with the Westfield Group to co-develop the retail with the Port Authority throughout the 16-acre site, along with a site-wide special events and advertising program.

Before he joined the WTC, Visser oversaw the acquisition and development of local projects for Tishman Speyer, worked in acquisitions at Vornado Realty Trust and ran the day-to-day development of commercial office and mixed-use projects for Forest City Ratner.