David Contis

David J.
Contis is the founder of AGORA Advisors, Inc. (founded in 2017) where he holds the title of Director.
He currently holds the position of Non-Executive Chairman at CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (since 2021), Independent Director at Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (since 2009), Senior Managing Director at Chai Trust Co LLC (since 2018), Director at ECISA Engenharia Comércio e Indústria Ltda., and Independent Director at Acosta Verde SAB de CV (since 2016).
In his former positions, Mr. Contis served as Vice Chairman, Chief Operating Officer & EVP at Equity Properties & Development LP (1992-1997), Director at DREAM Asset Management Corp.
(1997-2003), Director at BR MALLS Participações SA (2008-2011), Director at PATT Holding Co. LLC (2008), Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President at Macerich Co. (1997-2006), Senior Executive VP & President-Simon Malls at Simon Property Group, Inc. (2012-2017), and President-Real Estate at Equity Group Investments LLC (2006-2011).
He also held the title of President-Real Estate at EGI AS, Inc. (2006-2011).
Mr. Contis received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from DePaul University.