EQUITY RESIDENTIAL (EQR)

“Mark brings tremendous experience and a deep knowledge of our business and industry to his new role. We are very pleased to have him lead our strong financial team,” said David J. Neithercut, Equity Residential’s President and CEO.

Mr. Parrell holds a B.B.A. in Accounting and Finance from the University of Michigan and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. He has worked at Equity Residential and its affiliated companies in a variety of roles since 1995.

John G. Lennox, who served as Interim CFO, will continue in his role as Senior Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis.

Equity Residential is an S&P 500 company focused on the acquisition, development and management of high quality apartment properties in top U.S. growth markets. Equity Residential owns or has investments in 599 properties consisting of 158,977 units. For more information on Equity Residential, please visit our website at www.equityresidential.com.

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The company will immediately conduct a search for a replacement CFO.  John G. Lennox, 53, a Senior Vice President of the company, will serve as interim CFO.  Mr. Lennox has held a variety of positions in his more than 23 years at Equity Residential and its predecessor companies including Controller, Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration and, currently, Senior Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis.

“Donna has made many valuable contributions to our company over the past three years, for which we are grateful,” said David J. Neithercut, Equity Residential’s President and CEO. “She leaves behind a very strong management team, which will ensure a smooth transition.”

Equity Residential is an S&P 500 company focused on the acquisition, development and management of high quality apartment properties in top U.S. growth markets. Equity Residential owns or has investments in 605 properties totaling 160,953 apartment units. For more information on Equity Residential, please visit our website at www.equityresidential.com.