Biography

Eli Simon is Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer of Simon Property Group, Inc. and a Director of the Company. Mr. Simon, working closely with the Board of Directors and executive management team, leads the Company's strategic direction and management, overseeing portfolio performance, development projects, acquisitions, capital allocation, and brand strategy. He represents Simon to key stakeholders, including investors, analysts, and media, and fosters a culture of operational excellence and disciplined execution. Mr. Simon also serves on the boards of Catalyst Brands, Rue Gilt Groupe and Jamestown L.P. and previously served as director and Chief Executive Officer of Simon Property Group Acquisition Holdings, Inc., and as director of Taubman Realty Group.

Mr. Simon joined Simon in 2019 as Senior Vice President of Corporate Investments and was promoted to Chief Investment Officer in 2024, overseeing investment strategy, corporate investments, and strategic transactions including acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures. He was subsequently promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 2025. Prior to joining Simon, Mr. Simon served as Principal and Head of North American Lodging at Och-Ziff Capital Management (and Och-Ziff Real Estate (collectively now Sculptor Capital Management), where he oversaw all lodging-related investments.

Mr. Simon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and an MBA, each from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.