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David Simon, CEO of Simon Property Group, Dies at 72

3/23/2026

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  • David Simon, CEO of Simon Property Group, died March 22 after battling cancer.
  • He joined the company in 1990 as chief financial officer and became CEO in 1995.
  • Under his leadership, Simon Property Group expanded to over 250 properties across North America, Europe, and Asia.
  • The company achieved a total shareholder return of over 4,500%.
  • After his death, Eli Simon was appointed CEO and Larry Glasscock became non-executive chairman.