José Isaac Peres is a Brazilian businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliários S.A. (B3: MULT3), one of Brazil's largest commercial real estate and shopping mall developers. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1940, his career is rooted in architecture and urban planning.

Peres graduated with a degree in Architecture and Urbanism from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). His entrepreneurial journey began with real estate development. His philosophy centers on creating urban nuclei that offer a high quality of life (blending residential, commercial, and retail), focusing on prime locations and environmental sustainability.

• Multiplan (Chairman & CEO): The core publicly traded asset, one of Brazil's largest shopping mall and commercial real estate developers (managing 20 shopping centers and two corporate office buildings).
• Architecture Background: He holds a degree in Architecture and Urbanism and pioneered the integrated urban nuclei concept.
• Investment Strategy: His success is built on long-term asset hold, strategic acquisition, and sustainable development in prime urban areas.
• Environmental Focus: He has won environmental awards for his design philosophy (creating urban nuclei).

José Isaac Peres founded Multiplan in 1974. His strategic genius was his commitment to developing integrated projects—shopping centers that serve as the anchor for residential, commercial, and office spaces—the urban nucleus concept. His first major project was the BH Shopping in Belo Horizonte in 1979.

Under his leadership, Multiplan grew exponentially, successfully executing its IPO on the B3 in 2007. The company's portfolio includes 20 shopping centers and two corporate office buildings (with a total gross leasable area of 1.4 million sq. ft.). His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the commercial real estate and retail sector in Brazil, and the immense appreciation of his prime properties.

José Isaac Peres's social impact is structural, stemming from Multiplan's role in shaping Brazil's urban and commercial landscape by providing essential retail and office infrastructure that supports millions of consumers and businesses. His pioneering of the urban nucleus concept transformed metropolitan planning.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives. His career is a testament to the profitability of disciplined architectural vision and long-term real estate investment in high-growth urban markets.

José Isaac Peres 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 confident authority, blending his architectural background with his mastery of commercial finance.

Residing in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to real estate development, investment strategy, and the long-term stewardship of the Brazilian commercial property sector.