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) |
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.
Early life
He is one of five children of billionaire David E. Simon (1961–2026), and his wife Jacqueline.21
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
Before 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
References
- Andrews, Greg (May 14, 2021). "A 33-year-old Simon becomes force inside family company". Indianapolis Business Journal. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
- 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.