Howard Lorber
Also known as: Douglas Elliman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Known For
Lorber built Douglas Elliman into a luxury real estate giant with key South Florida expansion while leading Vector Group and Nathan's Famous as a serial business expander.
About
Lorber helmed Douglas Elliman for over two decades starting in 2003, growing its presence from New York dominance to national scope, including 300 brokers in Florida by bolstering teams for Miami's luxury condo surge. As President and CEO of parent Vector Group Ltd., he orchestrated the firm's 2021 independence while maintaining oversight as Chairman until handing reins to Michael Liebowitz, who advances Miami projects like the Mondrian South Beach redevelopment. Beyond real estate, Lorber chairs Nathan's Famous, blending his investment acumen across sectors with deep South Florida realty roots via family ties, including son Michael Lorber's Douglas Elliman role.