Stephen Ross

Stephen M. Ross is the Chairman and CEO of Related Ross, Founder of Related Companies, Owner of the Miami Dolphins and a devoted philanthropist. Through Related Ross, Mr. Ross is driving transformational inclusive growth across South Florida, particularly in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County.

Mr. Ross founded Related Companies in 1972, building it into a global leader with more than $70 billion in assets spanning residential, office, retail and mixed-use developments. The firm is also among the nation’s largest owners and preservers of affordable housing and was recently named one of Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative Companies. Beyond real estate, Mr. Ross is an investor in Equinox Fitness Clubs, Equinox Hotels and SoulCycle, reflecting his long-standing commitment to wellness and lifestyle innovation.

In sports and entertainment, Mr. Ross owns the Miami Dolphins, chairs the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix and played a pivotal role in bringing the Miami Open Tennis Tournament to Hard Rock Stadium. Mr. Ross is also Chairman and Co-Founder of RSE Ventures, a multi-national technology, sports and entertainment venture firm.

Mr. Ross’s philanthropic contributions span education, healthcare and urban sustainability. He established the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, founded the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) and is the largest single donor to the University of Michigan, supporting the Ross School of Business. Through the Giving Pledge, Mr. Ross has committed more than half his estate to philanthropic causes worldwide.