Diego Lowenstein

CEO, LIONSTONE DEVELOPMENT, MIAMI

Lowenstein’s grandfather started a beef business in Argentina after fleeing Germany in the 1930s and later bought a hotel in South Beach. Born in Argentina, Lowenstein headed his family’s food-service and real estate ventures. He moved with his family to Miami in 1999 and became COO of Lionstone, an owner, developer and manager of properties in the United States and the Caribbean. He was named CEO in 2003. Lionstone projects include the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour and EPIC Residences and Hotel. Lowenstein has a bachelor’s degree from Babson College. He’s an avid traveler, tinkers with cars and plays guitar in the Latin rock band Pampa y La Vía.