G eoffrey Palmer is an American real estate developer and a major political donor. He is the founder and CEO of G.H. Palmer Associates, a property development firm based in Beverly Hills. He has built his multi-billion dollar fortune by focusing on a specific real estate niche: developing large, faux-Italianate apartment complexes in downtown Los Angeles and other parts of Southern California.

His signature "Renaissance Collection" of apartment buildings are highly recognizable features of the Los Angeles landscape. His business model has been to build high-density rental housing, often near freeways. He is a prominent and often controversial figure in L.A., known for his legal battles over affordable housing requirements and his distinctive architectural style. He is also one of the largest and most consistent donors to the Republican Party and to Donald Trump, making him a major and influential figure in conservative politics.