Barry Sternlicht

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Miami Beach, United States

Barry Sternlicht is the founder, Chairman, and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, which he established in 1991 and has grown into one of the world’s largest real estate investment firms. He is renowned for his visionary leadership, having created iconic hospitality brands such as W Hotels, 1 Hotels, and Baccarat Hotels. Sternlicht holds a B.A. from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School, and he is recognized for his expertise in real estate investment, strategy, and innovation. He continues to guide Starwood Capital’s global growth and strategic direction while mentoring the next generation of leaders.

Expertise

• Leadership
• Strategy
• Real Estate
• Innovation
• Operations