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    Lisa Palmer

    President and Chief Executive Officer at Regency Centers Corp
    Board
    Since January 1, 2020
    Age
    56 years
    Education
    Earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
    Tenure
    Joined REG in 1996 and has held several positions including Senior Vice President of Capital Markets starting in 2003, Chief Financial Officer from 2013 to 2019, President from 2016, and President and CEO from 01-01-2020.
    Other Roles
    Director at Jacksonville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Brooks Rehabilitation; Chair of United Way of Northeast Florida; Member of Nareit, ULI, and ICSC Board of Trustees.

    Also at Regency Centers Corp

    MESJ
    Martin E. Stein, Jr.
    Executive Chairman of the Board
    ATR
    Alan T. Roth
    East Region President and Chief Operating Officer
    MJM
    Michael J. Mas
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

    About

    Lisa Palmer is a seasoned executive who has dedicated nearly three decades to REG, beginning her journey in 1996.

    Over the years, she has advanced through a series of pivotal roles including serving as the Senior Vice President of Capital Markets from 2003, transitioning to the role of Chief Financial Officer from 2013 to 2019, and later being promoted to President in 2016 before assuming the Chief Executive Officer position on January 1, 2020.

    Her academic credentials, which feature a Bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia along with an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, have played a key role in shaping her strategic and financial acumen.

    While detailed insights into her personal life are limited, her extensive tenure and progressive leadership at REG underscore her commitment to driving the company’s growth and success.

    $REG Performance Under Lisa Palmer

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Jacksonville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of AtlantaDirectorN/AN/A
    Brooks RehabilitationDirectorN/APrivate healthcare organization
    United Way of Northeast FloridaChairN/AN/A
    NareitExecutive MemberN/AN/A
    ULIMemberN/AN/A
    Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC)Board of Trustees MemberN/AN/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$1,000,000 AnnualRepresents her annual fixed salary; remained unchanged from 2022.
    All Other Compensation$20,217 AnnualIncludes items such as retirement plan contributions, insurance premiums, etc..

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards

    MetricThresholdTargetMaximumWeight
    Adjusted Core Operating Earnings per Share$3.73 $3.83 $4.01 80%
    ComponentTarget Cash AmountActual PayoutVesting
    Non-Equity Incentive$1,750,000 (=$1,400,000 + $350,000) $2,712,500 (1.55x multiple) Cash-based; paid after performance period.

    Additional Notes:

    • The Corporate Responsibility (ESG) Objectives account for a 20% weight and are paid at the same multiple as the core operating earnings when financial performance exceeds target.
    • Performance is measured over the 2023 performance period, with discretionary adjustments by the Compensation Committee for payouts below threshold.

    Equity Incentive Plan Awards (2023 Plan)

    DetailValue
    Performance MetricTotal Shareholder Return (TSR) relative to the FTSE Nareit Equity Shopping Centers Index
    Performance Period2023–2025
    Threshold-20% relative TSR; 0.00x target
    Target0% relative TSR; 1.00x target
    Maximum+20% relative TSR; 2.00x target
    Grant DateFebruary 2, 2023
    Grant Date Stock Price$67.53
    Grant Date Fair ValuePerformance Shares: $4,466,318
    Award TypeThreshold (#)Target (#)Maximum (#)Grant Date Fair ValueVesting Schedule
    Performance Shares31,690 63,379 126,758 $4,466,318 Vest on February 2, 2026 upon achieving TSR goals.
    Restricted SharesN/AN/AN/A$1,070,000 Vest 25% per year over 4 years starting in 2024.

    Additional Details:

    • Dividend equivalents accrue during the performance period and vest only when underlying shares are earned.
    • The awards are calibrated to align Lisa Palmer’s incentives with long-term shareholder value creation.
    • Both the non-equity and equity awards are based on rigorous performance metrics with clearly defined thresholds, targets, and caps, ensuring that payout multiples reflect the extent of performance over their respective evaluation periods.