For more than three decades, Art Coppola has partnered with Mace Siegel to lead a team of experts in creating distinctive retail destinations perfectly matched to retail demand and industry trends in some of the most desirable communities in the United States. As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Macerich, one of the premier real estate investment trusts in the country, Mr. Coppola guides an expansive national portfolio of high-performing retail properties, with a focus on adding value to assets in attractive U.S. markets with high barriers to entry.

Mr. Coppola's strategic vision for Macerich has driven the company's growth with signature acquisitions and a robust development pipeline since he took on his role as CEO more than 15 years ago. A long-standing member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, Mr. Coppola served as the 2007 Chair of the Board of Governors and is a current member of The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT).

A native of Des Moines, Iowa, Mr. Coppola joined Macerich in 1976. He holds a law degree from Drake University and was admitted to the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants in 1973. His significant legal and financial business acumen is complemented by a commitment to making meaningful contributions to Macerich communities.

During Mr. Coppola's 33-year tenure with the company, Macerich has grown from a privately held real estate enterprise into a dominant national regional mall company, which owns 72 properties encompassing approximately 76 million square feet of gross leaseable area.