Stephen M. Ross

Chairman, CEO, Founder

Related Companies

I surround myself with the brightest people possible by creating an environment where they can learn, grow and really be part of things. My role is simple: I bring everyone together with the resources they need to maximize their talent. This is the key to the continued success of the company.

Stephen M. Ross is the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Related Companies.  Mr. Ross formed the company in 1972 and today the company includes over 2,000 professionals. Related has developed over $20 billion in real estate and owns real estate assets valued at over $15 billion made up of best-in-class mixed-use, residential, retail, office, trade show and affordable properties in premier high-barrier-to-entry markets.  Mr. Ross is also the owner of the Miami Dolphins and Sun Life Stadium.

Mr. Ross is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Equinox Holdings, Inc., serves on the Executive Committee and is a trustee of Lincoln Center and is a trustee of New York Presbyterian Hospital, the Guggenheim Foundation, the Urban Land Institute and the NY Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International. He is also a director of the World Resources Institute and the Jackie Robinson Foundation and chairperson emeritus of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), the city’s leading real estate trade association.

Over the years, Mr. Ross has received numerous honors for his business, civic, and philanthropic activities.  Most recently, he was named the Most Powerful Person in New York Real Estate by the New York Observer, Multi-Family Property Executive of the Year by Commercial Property News, and Housing Person of the Year by the National Housing Conference.  He also received The National Building Museum Honor Award, REBNY’s Harry B. Helmsley Distinguished New Yorker Award and the Jack D. Weiler Award from UJA.  Crain’s New York named Mr. Ross one of the 100 Most Influential Leaders in Business and he was recognized by NYC & Company with their Leadership in Tourism Award.

Mr. Ross graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, from Wayne State University Law School with a Juris Doctor degree and from New York University School of Law with a Master of Laws in Taxation.  In 2004, the University of Michigan renamed its business school the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and in 2011 the University of Michigan awarded Mr. Ross an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws.

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Stephen M. Ross

Chairman, CEO, Founder

Related Companies

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Stephen M. Ross is the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Related Companies.  Mr. Ross formed the company in 1972 and today the company includes over 2,000 professionals. Related has developed over $20 billion in real estate and owns real estate assets valued at over $15 billion made up of best-in-class mixed-use, residential, retail, office, trade show and affordable properties in premier high-barrier-to-entry markets.  Mr. Ross is also the owner of the Miami Dolphins and Sun Life Stadium.

Mr. Ross is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Equinox Holdings, Inc., serves on the Executive Committee and is a trustee of Lincoln Center and is a trustee of New York Presbyterian Hospital, the Guggenheim Foundation, the Urban Land Institute and the NY Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International. He is also a director of the World Resources Institute and the Jackie Robinson Foundation and chairperson emeritus of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), the city’s leading real estate trade association.

Over the years, Mr. Ross has received numerous honors for his business, civic, and philanthropic activities.  Most recently, he was named the Most Powerful Person in New York Real Estate by the New York Observer, Multi-Family Property Executive of the Year by Commercial Property News, and Housing Person of the Year by the National Housing Conference.  He also received The National Building Museum Honor Award, REBNY’s Harry B. Helmsley Distinguished New Yorker Award and the Jack D. Weiler Award from UJA.  Crain’s New York named Mr. Ross one of the 100 Most Influential Leaders in Business and he was recognized by NYC & Company with their Leadership in Tourism Award.

Mr. Ross graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, from Wayne State University Law School with a Juris Doctor degree and from New York University School of Law with a Master of Laws in Taxation.  In 2004, the University of Michigan renamed its business school the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and in 2011 the University of Michigan awarded Mr. Ross an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws.

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

  • "Tree of Life" Award
  • Honoree
  • "What New York Needs" Award
  • Outstanding Contribution & Achievement Award
  • Owner & Developer of the Year
  • Humanitarian of the Year Award
  • Henry Pearce Award
  • Visionary Award
  • Leadership Award
  • Leadership Appreciation Award
  • Leadership in Tourism Award
  • Fred C. Trump Award
  • 100 Most Influential Leaders in Business
  • Jack D. Weiler Award
  • Good Corporate Citizen Award
  • Person of the Year
  • Charles L. Eidlitz Award for Leadership
  • Harry B. Helmsley Distinguished New Yorker Award
  • Multi-Family Property Executive of the Year
  • Impact Award for Excellence in Planning
  • Urban Leadership Award
  • DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR/MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTY EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

IN THE NEWS

The Powers of New York: Stephen M. Ross, Real Estate
The New York Times
5/5/2012
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Stephen Ross: The Last Master Builder
Forbes
3/11/2012
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Related Companies Takes Step to Further Develop Hudson Yards
Women's Wear Daily
1/13/2012
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Stephen Ross, Developer of the Year
Commercial Property Executive
12/1/2011
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Hudson Yards Aims for Fashion Set
Women's Wear Daily
11/2/2011
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Related to Start 51-Story Hudson Yards Skyscraper for Coach by Mid-2012
Bloomberg News
11/1/2011
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The 30-Minute Interview / Stephen Ross
The New York Times
6/19/2011
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The Next Great Real Estate Area
CNBC
5/19/2011
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Deal of the Week: Developer Lets a Bet Ride
The Wall Street Journal
4/13/2011
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Wheels Up / Business: Road Warrior Stephen Ross
Sky Magazine
3/11/2011
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Team Chosen for Work on Big Middle-Income Complex in Queens
The New York Times
2/10/2011
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Related takes control of 232 unsold Manhattan condos from Anglo Irish Bank
Bloomberg News
1/21/2011
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Active and Achieving: Executive of the Year
Commercial Property Executive
12/30/2010
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Manhattan Gets a New Neighborhood for Christmas
Real Estate Weekly
12/22/2010
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Best Manhattan Developer: Related Companies
The Real Deal
12/1/2010
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Making floor plans flexible
The Real Deal
8/1/2010
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Nine projects that helped reshape the past quarter-century
Crain's New York
6/28/2010
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Power 100: The Most Powerful People in New York Real Estate
The New York Observer
5/11/2010
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Head of Related ready to pounce
Financial Times
2/17/2010
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Own It!
Haute Living
2/9/2010
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The Power Dozen: Stephen Ross, Chairman and CEO
New York Magazine
10/18/2009
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The New Team Captain: Stephen Ross
Ocean Drive
10/1/2009
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Related Opens Gateway
Bronx Times
9/24/2009
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Ross Gets Nod for a Bank Charter
The Wall Street Journal
9/11/2009
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The Power 100: Stephen Ross
New York Observer
6/8/2009
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Council Vote on Related's Rail Yards Plans by Jan. 1
New York Observer
5/19/2009
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Related's Ross
Leaders Magazine
11/1/2008
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Retail, office development finally gets off ground in South Bronx
Daily News
7/20/2008
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The Anti-Donald
Conde Nast Portfolio
7/16/2008
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Related's Equity Secured Hudson Yards
The Real Deal
5/20/2008
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Related's Rail Yards Triumph: The Backstory
The New York Observer
5/20/2008
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Stephen Ross' Related Companies to develop New York City Rail Yard
Palm Beach Daily News
5/20/2008
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NY MTA picks Goldman/Related for Hudson Yards
Forbes
5/19/2008
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It's All Related
Haute Living
3/31/2008
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A Developer Outwitting the Slump: Stephen Ross
Business Week
1/21/2008
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Entering the ball of fame
New York Post
1/17/2008
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Related Companies wins $1.4B Injection
Financial Times
12/17/2007
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Residential Real Estate in New York City
The Wall Street Journal
10/13/2007
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Giving Back to Communities: Stephen Ross
Leaders Magazine
9/1/2007
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Stephen Ross, King of Columbus Circle
The New York Observer
8/22/2007
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CityPlace: How 'thinking big' changed a city
Th Palm Beach Post
10/22/2000
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Hello Columbus: Dream Team Gets it Done
Real Estate New York
9/1/2000
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