Alex Witkoff
Chief Executive Officer, Witkoff
Alex Witkoff is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Witkoff’s development activities and operations from strategic development and conceptualization through execution. During his tenure at Witkoff, he has earned a reputation for consistently executing creative strategies across diverse asset classes. He is a key driver behind Witkoff’s mission to create dynamic, multi-faceted spaces that connect people and enrich their communities.
Among other projects, Mr. Witkoff is currently overseeing the development of the historic Shore Club in Miami Beach into a 75 room Auberge Resorts Collection hotel and 49 private residences; Dutchman’s Pipe in West Palm Beach into an 18 hole Championship golf course and 150 room resort, The Belgrove; One Highline, which features 236 residences and a flagship 120 key Faena New York hotel in Manhattan’s West Chelsea neighborhood; Shell Bay, in Hallandale Beach which features a private golf club designed by Greg Norman, 100 branded residences, and a boutique hotel by Auberge Resorts Collection; and 700 North Miami Avenue, a transit led residential development adjacent to Miami Central Station and Miami World Center. In all cases, Mr. Witkoff created a holistic vision for a new brand that inspires and informs every facet of property development, from architectural and design treatments to amenities and experiences. Given his expertise in real estate and urban planning, Mr. Witkoff was appointed by the City of Miami Beach to its Historic Preservation Advisory Committee to help guide the city in reshaping its historic preservation policies.
In addition to his Witkoff role, Mr. Witkoff serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami. Mr. Witkoff is also a part of Milken Institute’s Young Leaders Circle, which recognizes intellectually curious and philanthropic young professionals. Mr. Witkoff is actively involved with the Urban Land Institute and serves on their Advisory Board for Southeast Florida and the Caribbean. Mr. Witkoff is also a member of Young Presidents Organization, a global leadership community of chief executives with a mission to improve lives, businesses, and the world.
Mr. Witkoff graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, where he received a B.S. in Economics with a concentration in Finance and Real Estate.