Regency Centers (REG) S-4 Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions

Exhibit 99.3

Consent of Person Named as About to Become Director

December 21, 2016

Pursuant to Rule 438 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, I hereby consent to my being named in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Regency Centers Corporation, and all amendments thereto (the “Registration Statement”), and any related prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or related proxy statement filed pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (including any amendments or supplements thereto), as a person anticipated to become a director of Regency Centers Corporation upon completion of the merger described therein, and to the filing of this consent as an exhibit to the Registration Statement.

Sincerely,

/s/ Chaim Katzman

Name: Chaim Katzman