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    Leslie Swanson

    Research Analyst at Tanger Inc.

    Leslie Swanson is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Tanger Inc. (NYSE: SKT), specializing in shopping center operations, management, and marketing within the retail real estate sector. With over thirty years of industry experience, she joined Tanger in 2020 from Simon Property Group and was promoted to her current position in December 2021, where she leads operational strategy for Tanger's portfolio and spearheads sustainability and community-focused initiatives. Swanson's leadership has contributed to consistently strong occupancy rates, including a 97% occupancy as of December 2022, and ongoing growth through innovative leasing and partnerships with major retailers at Tanger centers. Her professional credentials are backed by decades of operational leadership in premier retail REITs, although specific securities licenses or FINRA registrations are not publicly disclosed.

    Leslie Swanson's questions to TANGER (SKT) leadership

    Leslie Swanson's questions to TANGER (SKT) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    An analyst from Green Street asked whether Tanger's effective management of operating expenses was sustainable or if growth would revert to inflationary levels.

    Answer

    Leslie Swanson, an executive at Tanger, affirmed the company's commitment to operational excellence. She stated that while accommodating necessary cost adjustments for service providers, Tanger continuously seeks and finds new efficiencies year-over-year to mitigate extreme expense growth and maintain a clean, safe environment for shoppers and retailers.

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