DDR Corp. announced that it has named William T. Ross as chief operating officer, effective January 3, 2017. Mr. Ross will oversee Asset Management and Property Management and will focus on improving same-store net operating income and cash flow at the property and portfolio levels. He will work closely with the full leadership team of DDR on all operational initiatives and especially with Vince Corno, executive vice president of leasing and development.  Mr. Ross and Mr. Corno will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Tom August. Mr. Ross is a seasoned veteran of the retail real estate industry with extensive experience as a senior leader at Forest City Realty Trust as executive vice president of asset management since 2006.