GENERAL MANAGER, SOUTH COAST PLAZA
WHY: Runs Costa Mesa shopping center, the top luxury shopping destination in U.S. With over $2B in annual sales, South Coast sees roughly double that of Beverly Hills’ collection of luxe retailers along Rodeo Drive. Counts 30-year career as retail exec.
IN THE NEWS: Took over general manager role after David Grant retired last December after serving for 42 years. Grant now works as a consultant for property.
NOTABLE: First woman to manage South Coast Plaza in property’s 50-plus year history.
