Simon names chief investment officer

Indianapolis -- Simon Property Group announced the appointment of Matthew Lentz as executive VP and chief investment officer.



In this newly created position, Lentz will be responsible for SPG's investment activity including the company's international investments. Lentz, who will be based in Simon's New York office, will serve as a key member of SPG's executive team and report directly to David Simon, SPG's chairman and CEO.



Lentz previously was a managing director and portfolio manager at PointState Capital in New York.