Arthur M. Coppola, also known as Art, CPA, has been the Chief Executive Officer of The Macerich Company since September 9, 1993 and also served as its President from September 9, 1993 to September 2008. Mr. Coppola joined The Macerich Company in 1976. Mr. Coppola guides an expansive national portfolio of high-performing retail properties, with a focus on adding value to assets and land holdings. He previously served as the President at Macerich since September 9, 1993. Mr. Coppola has 28 years of experience in the shopping center industry, all of which has been with The Macerich Group and Macerich Co. He serves as the Treasurer and Member of the Board of Governors of NAREIT. A long-standing Member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, Mr. Coppola served as the 2007 Chair of the Board of Governors. He serves as the Chairman of The Macerich Company and has been its Director since 1994. He is also an Attorney, a Certified Public Accountant and a Member of the Executive Committee of the Real Estate Roundtable. Mr. Coppola holds a Law degree and a bachelor’s degree from Drake University.