Pérez’s entrepreneurial journey began with affordable housing projects in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, eventually expanding into luxury apartments and redefining the South Florida real estate landscape.
Argentine-American businessman, investor and philanthropist Jorge Mpérez, founder, chairman and CEO of an affiliated group, his son Jon Paul denied a job at their home real estate company until he gained experience elsewhere. Perez told all children that to work for him, they must work in the competitive New York real estate market for at least five years and first get their master’s degree from top business schools. He wanted to make sure his kids followed his career path more than just because of its lucrativeness.
Who is Jorge MPérez?
Born in 1949 in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, in Colombia, Pérez moved to Miami in 1968. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Long Island University and a master’s degree in urban planning from the University of Michigan. His career began in a role in urban planning, and then he co-founded the relevant groups in 1979.
Pérez’s entrepreneurial journey began with affordable housing projects in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, eventually expanding into luxury apartments and redefining the South Florida real estate landscape. His company has developed over 100,000 apartments and apartments in the United States and internationally, with a portfolio worth over $40 billion. Pérez is known for his hands-on approach, with each project’s focus from affordable housing to high-end developments like Icon Brickell and Paraiso Bay.
Apart from real estate, Perez is a passionate art collector and philanthropist. He promised $35 million to the Miami Art Museum, which was renamed the Perez Gallery Miami (PAMM). He also joined the donation commitments initiated by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett and was committed to donating half of his wealth to charity. When he moved the leadership of the affiliated group to his sons Jon Paul and Nick Pérez, Jorge was still actively involved in philanthropy and the arts while continuing to influence the company’s strategic direction.
