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DEBRA GUNN DOWNING

Executive Director, Marketing, South Coast Plaza

WHY: Marketing and fashion specialist. Gatekeeper for the image of OC’s toniest shopping center. Former regional marketing director at The Taubman Co.

RECENT: Just wrapped fall edition of center’s seasonal lookbook, Portfolio. Oversaw marketing blitz for center’s 50th anniversary in 2017, which included events and exclusive designer collaborations. Center continues to nab head-turning tenants, with recent emphasis on food. Most recently bowing is Marugame Udon, which garners lines out the door.

NOTABLE: 20 years and counting.

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