Jorge M. Pérez is a Cuban-Argentine-American businessman, the self-made billionaire Chairman and CEO of The Related Group, the largest developer of luxury and affordable residential high-rises in the U.S. Southeast. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1949, his career is deeply rooted in architecture and urban planning.

Pérez holds a B.A. in Architecture from the University of Miami and a Master's degree in Urban Planning from the University of Michigan. His career began as a city planner in Miami in the 1970s. His philosophical commitment is to democratize art and architecture through accessible urban development.

• The Related Group (Chairman & CEO): The core private asset, the largest developer of residential high-rises in the U.S. Southeast (developed over 100,000 condominium units).
• Affordable Housing Pioneer: He began his career focused on affordable and public housing projects in Miami before pivoting to luxury.
• Art Patronage: He is a major art collector and donated $40 million in art and cash to the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) (named in his honor).
• Academic Background: He holds an M.A. in Urban Planning from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in Architecture.

Jorge Pérez founded The Related Group in 1979 (with Stephen M. Ross as an early partner). His strategic genius was his commitment to high-density, architecturally distinctive residential towers in Miami and South Florida. He began by securing financing for affordable housing projects (his core social mission) before pivoting to the massive luxury high-rise construction that defines the Miami skyline.

His structural contribution is tied to the immense transformation of Miami's urban core over four decades, where his company has developed over 100,000 condominium units. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable appreciation of South Florida real estate values. He has been honored with the Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2005) and is known for his controversial public stances on his role in the community.

Jorge Pérez's social impact is massive and structural, tied to The Related Group's role in shaping the physical and economic landscape of Miami. His profound philanthropic contribution is cultural: his donation of $40 million in art and cash to the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a major structural gift to the arts, helping to democratize art and architecture.

His structural contribution is tied to his early focus on affordable and public housing projects in Miami and his belief in architecture as a tool for urban transformation.

Jorge Pérez maintains the professional, composed style of a real estate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects stability and confidence, blending his Cuban/Argentine heritage with his mastery of Miami finance.

Residing in Miami, Florida, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to real estate development, urban planning, and cultural philanthropy.