HOUSTON, June 8, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE:
HHC) announced today the appointment of David Eun to the
company's Board of Directors. An experienced C-suite executive and
investor with over 25 years of experience in technology and media,
Mr. Eun is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Alakai Group, a
thesis-driven acquirer using permanent capital to support and grow
companies into market leaders.
"David will be a superb director, bringing invaluable
technological expertise to the company," said Bill Ackman, Chairman of the Board of The Howard
Hughes Corporation. "We are delighted to welcome him to the HHC
board."
Mr. Eun previously served as Chief Innovation Officer for
Samsung Electronics, a role in which he identified new industry and
consumer trends, developed long-term strategies for driving future
growth opportunities, and negotiated alliances with top technology
partners. He also served as President of Samsung NEXT, an
innovation group he founded providing venture capital, partnership
formation, product development, M&A advisory and operational
support to startups globally. Prior to joining Samsung, Mr. Eun
served as President of AOL Media, and Global Head of Content
Partnerships and Business Development at Google and YouTube,
following executive roles in media and venture capital.
"David's leadership experience at the nexus of media, technology
and consumer services will support our company's commitment to
innovation and help drive HHC's exploration into the convergence of
digital and physical consumer experiences," said David R. O'Reilly, Chief Executive Officer of
The Howard Hughes Corporation.
Mr. Eun is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, where he has served as an
Advisory Board member for the Harvard School of Engineering and
Applied Sciences.
About The Howard Hughes Corporation®
The
Howard Hughes Corporation owns, manages, and develops commercial,
residential, and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its
award-winning assets include the country's preeminent portfolio of
master planned communities, as well as operating properties and
development opportunities including: the Seaport in New York
City; Downtown
Columbia® in Maryland; The
Woodlands®, Bridgeland®, and The Woodlands
Hills® in the Greater Houston,
Texas area; Summerlin® in Las
Vegas; Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi; and Teravalis™ in
the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area. The Howard Hughes
Corporation's portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and
accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of
the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to
innovative placemaking, the company is recognized for its ongoing
commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its
communities. The Howard Hughes Corporation is traded on the New
York Stock Exchange as HHC. For additional information
visit www.howardhughes.com.
Contacts:
The Howard Hughes
Corporation
Cristina Carlson,
646-822-6910
Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Communications
cristina.carlson@howardhughes.com
For HHC Investor Relations
Eric Holcomb, 281-475-2144
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
eric.holcomb@howardhughes.com
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