DDR Corp. announced that David Lukes has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company to replace Tom August, who has stepped down. In addition, Mr. Lukes has been named to the DDR Board of Directors.

Also joining DDR are Michael Makinen who will serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and Matthew Ostrower who will serve as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer. David Lukes served as CEO of Equity One from June 2014 to March 2017. Mike Makinen served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Equity One from July 2014 to March 2017.

Matthew Ostrower served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Equity One from March 2015 to March 2017.