Dan Kodsi
Chief Executive Officer
Miami Connection
Kodsi has transformed Miami's skyline through iconic developments like the internationally renowned Paramount Miami Worldcenter, a signature tower in the 27-acre, $6 billion Miami Worldcenter master-planned project, introducing 46 unique amenities and innovative features like a Skyport for flying cars. His work has delivered over 9,500 residential units and 18 million square feet of mixed-use space, boosting urban density and economic activity in downtown Miami. As a University of Miami alumnus and former board member of the Urban Land Institute and Builders Association of South Florida, he has influenced local policy and industry standards.
About
Dan Kodsi earned a BSBA in Real Estate Finance with a minor in Urban Planning and Architecture from the University of Miami and is a licensed general contractor. He founded and has served as CEO of Royal Palm Companies since 1991, growing it into a major force in real estate development, capital investment, and asset management. Kodsi also established Participant Capital in 2011 as the investment arm of Royal Palm, enabling individual investors to participate in ground-up projects. His career highlights include managing over $4.7 billion in assets and delivering 18 million square feet of developments, including mixed-use communities, hotels, and high-rises. Deeply connected to Miami through his education and decades of local projects, he remains actively involved in South Florida real estate. Currently, he leads Royal Palm Companies and Participant Capital while advancing projects like Legacy Hotel & Residences in Miami Worldcenter.