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David Simon

David Simon (1961–2026) led Simon Property Group, the largest publicly traded U.S. owner of shopping, dining and entertainment destinations. He joined the company in 1990, became CEO in 1995, chairman in 2007 and president in 2019. He died on March 22, 2026. Simon Property Group’s board appointed his son Eli Simon CEO and president the following day, with Eli continuing as chief operating officer. Simon Property Group 2026 proxy statement · Company leadership biography

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Simon’s tenure shaped the company’s strategy of owning and operating high-traffic retail real estate, including regional malls, premium outlets and mixed-use destinations. He began his career in investment banking, specializing in mergers and acquisitions and leveraged buyouts, before joining the family’s property business. As CEO, he oversaw a period of consolidation and international expansion in retail real estate and also chaired the supervisory board of French retail-property company Klépierre. Simon Property Group biography · Simon Property Group 2025 Form 10-K

The 2026 proxy records his long service and the company’s succession after his death. His role is historical, and current decisions belong to the successor leadership and board. Simon earned a business degree from Indiana University and an MBA from Columbia University. Simon Property Group 2026 proxy statement

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