Westfield Galleria Announces New General Manager

Westfield officials announced today that Eddie Ollmann will be the new general manager of the .

Ollmann replaces , who was the senior general manager of the shopping center and active in helping to rebuild the mall following the fire in October 2010. Farnam now manages Westfield Valley Fair in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Ollmann joins the Westfield Galleria after six years with Westfield, having most recently served as general manager at Westfield Palm Desert.

“Eddie has proven to be a tremendous asset to Westfield throughout his time with the company,” said Matt Ehrie, regional vice president Center Management Northwest. “His experience in Palm Desert, coupled with his diverse retail background, made him a natural choice to fill this important role.”

Ollmann has worked in the real estate industry for more than 12 years, specializing in management, leasing, real estate and construction oversight.

He is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom with the U.S. Army and a graduate of California State University, Fullerton. Ollmann and his family are currently relocating to the Roseville area.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the Galleria team,” Ollmann said. “This property has a robust history of achievements and triumphs, and I look forward to leading this iconic shopping destination to its continued success.”