Angela L. Kleiman has been leading Essex Property Trust, Inc. as CEO since April 2023. She has a strong background in the real estate sector, having joined the company in 2009. Starting as the head of the co-investment platform, she...

Angela L. Kleiman has been leading Essex Property Trust, Inc. as CEO since April 2023. She has a strong background in the real estate sector, having joined the company in 2009. Starting as the head of the co-investment platform, she steadily climbed through different roles to become the Chief Financial Officer before taking the helm as CEO. Kleiman holds an MBA from Kellogg and has over 15 years of experience in investment banking and management. She’s known for her practical approach to increasing company performance. In 2023, her total compensation reached approximately $3.08 million, including a significant bonus based on her performance and corporate goals. Under her leadership, the company focuses on increasing funds from operations, clearly aligning her strategies with shareholder interests. During her tenure, her personal stock holdings exhibited interesting fluctuations, peaking at around $2.8 million worth of trades in early 2024. She’s also made a mark in the industry by actively participating in strategic decisions that drive Essex’s growth, making her a key figure to watch in real estate investment trusts (REITs).