Jorge M. Perez

Jorge M. Pérez (born October 17, 1949, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is an Argentine-American businessman, author, philanthropist, and esteemed art collector. Raised by Cuban-exiled parents in Colombia before moving to Miami in 1968, he earned a BA in economics from Long Island University and a master's in urban planning from the University of Michigan +15+15A-Z Quotes+15. In 1979, he co-founded The Related Group, transforming it into the U.S.’s leading Hispanic-owned real estate development firm, with a portfolio of over 90,000 residential units valued in the tens of billions and a personal net worth estimated at roughly $1.7 billion as of 2025 nsuworks.nova.edu+7The Immigrant Learning Center+7+7.

Aside from his groundbreaking work in real estate, Pérez is a committed philanthropist and cultural ambassador. In 2011 he donated $35 million in cash and art to Miami’s art institution, which was renamed the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM). He later contributed millions more in support of Cuban and global contemporary artists and founded El Espacio 23, a free-admission cultural hub showcasing emerging talent FACE+5The Immigrant Learning Center+5Art Basel+5. He also authored Powerhouse Principles: The Ultimate Blueprint for Real Estate Success in an Ever‑Changing Market in 2008, sharing his hard-earned insights on business and leadership ArtMajeur Online Art Gallery+4The Immigrant Learning Center+4Amazon+4.

Pérez is known for raising the bar in storytelling through his personal reflections and quotes that blend ambition, balance, and social purpose:

“I was never supposed to be a businessman. I was going to change the world.” A statement that speaks to his original intent to influence social reform rather than financial gain +4AllGreatQuotes+4+4.

“The worlds of art, philanthropy, and business are absolutely intertwined.” Reflecting his belief in holistic impact across sectors +2BrainyQuote+2AllGreatQuotes+2.

“The beauty of balance is that I can do it all and not feel bad about my choices…” Emphasizing his philosophy of embracing multiple roles and opportunities in life +4A-Z Quotes+4A-Z Quotes+4.

These highlights capture Jorge M. Pérez’s multidimensional identity—as an urban visionary, cultural patron, and reflective author committed to deeper purpose.