Angela L. Kleiman serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESS), a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning, operating, and developing high-quality apartment communities primarily along the West Coast. She assumed the CEO role in January 2022, succeeding long-time leader Michael J. Schall, while also retaining her position as President. Under her leadership, Essex has continued to deliver strong shareholder returns, emphasizing operational excellence, strategic acquisitions, and innovative property developments in key markets like Southern California, Northern California, Seattle, and Portland. Kleiman joined Essex in 2013 as Senior Vice President and Head of Investments, rapidly advancing to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 2016, where she oversaw all aspects of property operations, asset management, and development. Prior to Essex, she spent over a decade at Starwood Capital Group as a Managing Director, leading multifamily and commercial real estate investments totaling billions of dollars. Her earlier career included roles in structured finance at Lehman Brothers and J.P. Morgan, honing her expertise in real estate finance and capital markets. Kleiman holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Kleiman's achievements include spearheading Essex's portfolio expansion to over 62,000 apartment homes, navigating economic cycles with disciplined capital allocation, and integrating technology to enhance resident experiences and operational efficiencies. She has been instrumental in maintaining Essex's position as one of the nation's premier multifamily REITs, with a track record of outperforming peers in funds from operations (FFO) growth and dividend reliability. An active industry leader, Kleiman serves on the boards of the National Multifamily Housing Council and the Urban Land Institute, advocating for sustainable urban housing solutions.