Real Estate Developer & Civic Leader; Founder & Executive Chairman of Caruso; Developer of The Grove & The Americana at Brand; Chair of University of Southern California Board of Trustees

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Rick Caruso Biography

Rick Caruso is an American businessman, real estate developer, and philanthropist recognized for his impact on Southern California's urban development. Caruso is the founder and executive chairman of Caruso, a privately held real estate company known for its portfolio of retail and mixed-use properties in the United States. After earning degrees from the University of Southern California and Pepperdine University School of Law, Caruso began his career as a real estate attorney before transitioning to property development. He purchased a duplex in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles and established Caruso Affiliated.

Caruso is known for developing properties such as "The Grove" at Farmers Market, "The Americana at Brand" in Glendale, and "Palisades Village" in Pacific Palisades. These retail centers consistently rank among the top in the country for sales per square foot. Under Caruso's leadership, the company has achieved a compounded annual growth rate of 17 percent since its founding.

Caruso's public service includes serving as president of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and as president of the Los Angeles Police Commission. He was the youngest commissioner in the city's history when appointed to the Board of the Department of Water and Power. As president of the Police Commission, Caruso led efforts to reform disciplinary procedures and recruited William Bratton as chief of police, contributing to a significant reduction in crime rates. Caruso has also participated in White House and state-level task forces focused on economic recovery.

Caruso was elected chair of the University of Southern California Board of Trustees and has received honors such as the Navy Seal Foundation Patriot Award and the Asa V. Call Award from the University of Southern California. He was recognized as a Knight Commander in the Order of St. Gregory the Great by Pope Francis.

Caruso and his wife, Tina, established the Caruso Family Foundation, which provides scholarships and supports health care initiatives for individuals living at or below the poverty line. Their $25 million gift named the USC Tina and Rick Caruso Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and funded research on hearing loss and related diseases. Caruso also founded Steadfast LA, a nonprofit organization focused on rebuilding communities affected by wildfires. His ongoing work in real estate, civic leadership, and philanthropy continues to shape the Los Angeles region.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/29/2026.

Rick Caruso Videos

Watch interview with Rick Caruso - one year after the wildfires, are we rebuilding a stronger LA?

Watch interview with Rick Caruso - one year after the wildfires, are we rebuilding a stronger LA?

In this special Free Cities Center interview, Rick Caruso - founder and executive chairman of Caruso - discusses LA's rebuilding efforts one year...

Rick Caruso Joins Adam Carolla to Talk LA’s Future, Politics & Accountability

Rick Caruso Joins Adam Carolla to Talk LA’s Future, Politics & Accountability

Rick Caruso is a businessman, philanthropist, and real estate developer best known as the founder and CEO of Caruso, the company behind iconic...

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