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David R. Lukes

President and Chief Executive Officer at Curbline Properties
Board
Since November 2023
Age
55 years
Education
Holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Miami University, a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University.
Tenure
Joined CURB as President and Chief Executive Officer in November 2023 and subsequently joined the Board of Directors in July 2024.

Also at Curbline Properties

CMF
Conor M. Fennerty
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer
JMC
John M. Cattonar
Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
LHS
Lesley H. Solomon
Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

About

David R. Lukes is a seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience in the real estate sector and is currently serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer of CURB since November 2023. At 55 years old as of February 2025, he combines a strong educational foundation with a robust professional history, having earned degrees in environmental design, architecture, and real estate development.

Throughout his career, he has held top executive roles at several prominent firms, including SITE Centers, Equity One, Inc., Seritage Realty Trust, and Olshan Properties, which underscores his comprehensive expertise in managing large-scale real estate operations and strategic initiatives.

At CURB, his tenure has marked a period of significant progress, including major milestones such as the acquisition of 20 convenience shopping centers for $206.1 million and the securing of a $500 million credit facility, positioning the company as a leader in its niche market. His contributions are bolstered by a role on the Board of Directors and involvement in industry governance, demonstrating both a commitment to operational excellence and strategic oversight.

$CURB Performance Under David R. Lukes

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Equity One, Inc. Chief Executive Officer 2014 to 2017 Owner, developer, and operator of shopping centers
Seritage Realty Trust President and Chief Executive Officer 2012 to 2014 Affiliated with Sears Holding Corporation
Olshan Properties President and Chief Executive Officer 2010 to 2012 Privately-owned real estate firm specializing in commercial real estate
Kimco Realty Corporation Chief Operating Officer (and other senior management roles) 2002 to 2010 Real estate investment trust specializing in shopping centers

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
SITE Centers Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Since March 2017 - Present N/A
SITE Centers Corp. Member of the Board of Directors Since March 2017 - Present N/A
Retail Value Inc. (RVI) President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director Since April 2018 - Present N/A
Citycon Oyj Independent Director Since 2017 - Present Owner and manager of shopping centers in the Nordic region
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) Member of the Advisory Board of Governors N/A N/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base SalaryN/A N/A Exact amount not provided in documents
Other CompensationN/A N/A Amendment allows election to receive up to 100% of the annual cash incentive payout as restricted stock or LTIP Units, with the number of shares/units calculated as 1.2 times the portion elected divided by the 10-day average closing price prior to the grant date

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Performance-Based LTIP Units

Metric (Unit/Scale)Detail
Component NamePerformance-Based LTIP Units (PB LTIPs)
Number of Units776,868 units
Grant DateOctober 15, 2024
Grant Date Fair Value$6.0 million
Performance Metrics50% Relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR) and 50% Operating Funds from Operations (Operating FFO) Growth
Performance Period5 years (October 15, 2024 – November 20, 2029)
Evaluation Period & Weights3-year: 25%, 4-year: 25%, 5-year: 50%
Vesting ScheduleVests in equal installments at the evaluation periods, contingent on achieving the performance metrics
Additional Details & ConditionsAny unearned awards at earlier evaluations remain eligible up to the 100% cap; if elected under the annual cash incentive provision, conversion is done at 1.2 times the elected portion divided by the 10-day average closing stock price

The table above details the performance compensation components for 2024 as provided in the documents.