Duke Realty Announces Leadership Transition

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Duke Realty (DRE) CEO Oklak to Step Down; Successor Named

November 3, 2015 8:36 AM UTC

Duke Realty (NYSE: DRE) announced today that Mr. Dennis D. "Denny" Oklak will step down as Chief Executive Officer effective December 31, 2015. Mr. Oklak will remain with Duke Realty as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.

The Company also announced that Mr. James B. "Jim" Connor, currently Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will be named President and Chief Executive Officer when Mr. Oklak steps down.

The Board has also elected Mr. Connor to the Board of Directors of the Company.

Mr. Bill Cavanaugh, Chair of Duke Realty's Corporate Governance... More