David Simon (CEO)
| David E. Simon | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater |
B.S. Indiana University M.B.A.Columbia University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse(s) | Jacqueline Susan Freed |
| Children |
Eli Simon Rebecca Simon Hannah Simon Samuel Simon Noah Simon |
| Parent(s) |
Bess Meshulam Simon Melvin Simon |
David E. Simon is chairman and chief executive officer of Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, an S&P 500 company and the largest U.S. publicly traded real estate company.
Early life and education
Simon is the son of Jewish American real estate developer Melvin Simon and his first wife Bess (née Meshulam).[1] He obtained a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1983 and an M.B.A. from Columbia University's Graduate School of Business in 1985.[2]
Career
Simon started his career at First Boston.[3] From 1988 to 1990, he worked at Wasserstein Perella & Co. as a vice president.[4]
He joined Simon Property precursor Melvin Simon & Associates in 1990 as Chief Financial Officer. In 1993, he led the efforts to take Simon Property Group public with a nearly $1 billion initial public offering that, at the time, was the largest real estate stock offering. He became CEO in 1995 and Chairman in 2007.
He is a member and former chairman of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) board of governors and is a former trustee of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). He has received numerous industry honors, and in 2000, he was inducted into the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Academy of Alumni Fellows.
Philanthropy
In 2013, he donated $5 million support the construction Columbia Business School's new facilities.[5]
Personal life
In 1986, he married Jacqueline Susan Freed.[6][7][8] They have five children:[9] Eli, Rebecca, Hannah, Samuel, and Noah.[10]
References
- ↑ Indianapolis Star: "Simon’s daughter sues widow over will - Complaint says billionaire’s 2nd wife coerced him into signing new estate plan favoring her" by John Russell January 9, 2010
- ↑ http://www.forbes.com/static/pvp2005/LIRTC4I.html
- ↑ http://nreionline.com/finance/investors/real_estate_driven/
- ↑ http://people.forbes.com/profile/david-simon/72075
- ↑ http://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/news/item/7234481/David+E++Simon+Pledges+%245+Million+toward+Manhattanville
- ↑ New York times: "Jacqueline S. Freed to Wed David E. Simon Next June March 17, 1985
- ↑ Indiana University: Simon family contributes
- ↑ Life Sciences Building in Bloomington
- ↑ Indianapolis Business Journal: "Simon Property CEO uses hard-nosed style to excel at acquisitions" by Cory Schouten March 6, 2010
- ↑ Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis: "The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Dedicates Simon Family Dormitory at New Scopus Student Village - Hebrew U Recognizes the Generosity of Family Behind Simon Property Group" August 22, 2007