Jon Paul Pérez

CEO, RELATED GROUP, MIAMI

Known as “JP,” Pérez is the eldest son of Related Group founder Jorge Pérez. He’s been with the company since 2012, was appointed president in 2020 and stepped into the role of CEO this year. One of the country’s largest real estate developers, Related has built, rehabilitated and managed more than 120,000 condo, rental and commercial units. Pérez led Related’s expansion into Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, “where we’ve delivered transformative mixed-use developments — including Wynwood 25, The Highley, NoMad Residences, among others — that have helped shape the area into a true live-work-play district,” he says.

EDUCATION: University of Miami (BS), Northwestern University (MBA)

FIRST JOB: I worked at Subway as a sandwich artist at 15 years old, making $5.45 an hour.

SOMETHING SURPRISING: Right after college, I planned to join the family business, but my dad pushed me to get experience elsewhere first. I started at Related Cos. in New York, showing up unprepared and having to prove myself every day. That challenge taught me resilience and humility, lessons I carry into my leadership today.

HOBBY: I’m passionate about golf. It’s the perfect mix of focus, strategy, and downtime — and a great way to recharge outside of the office.

INDUSTRY TREND: How real estate development is becoming more complex and challenging, especially with market fluctuations and increased regulations like tariffs. The pace has slowed, and developers have to be more strategic — holding sites longer, managing risk carefully, and choosing markets wisely.