Eli M. Simon (born 1987 or 1988) is an American businessman, and the chief executive officer (CEO) of Simon Property Group, an S&P 100 company founded by his grandfather and great uncle, and the largest U.S. publicly traded commercial real estate company.
Eli Simon | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1987 or 1988 (age 38–39)[1] |
| Education | Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania (BSc, MBA) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Title | CEO, Simon Property Group |
| Term | 2026- |
| Predecessor | David Simon |
| Parent | David E. Simon |
| Relatives | Melvin Simon (grandfather) Paul Skjodt (great uncle) |
Early life
editHe is one of five children of billionaire David E. Simon (1961–2026), and his wife Jacqueline.[2][1]
Eli Simon graduated from Park Tudor School in 2006, and earned both a bachelor's degree in economics and an MBA, both from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.[3]
Career
editBefore joining the family business, he was a principal and head of North American lodging at Sculptor Capital Management (formerly Och-Ziff), where he managed asset and portfolio acquisitions.[4]
He was chief operating officer of Simon Property, and was named CEO the day after his father died.[2]
References
edit- 1 2 Andrews, Greg (May 14, 2021). "A 33-year-old Simon becomes force inside family company". Indianapolis Business Journal. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
- 1 2 Guffey, Alysa. "'Truly powerful': Eli Simon hails father's legacy in first call as CEO". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
- ↑ Reports, Staff (May 23, 2021). "REAL ESTATE EMPIRE: A 33-year-old Simon becomes force inside family company". The Republic News. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
- ↑ Review, Mirror (March 24, 2026). "Who Is Eli Simon? CEO Of The Largest Retail Real Estate Investment Trust". Mirror Review. Retrieved May 16, 2026.