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Jerry & Rob Speyer
Jerry I. Speyer and his son Rob represent the founding and current executive generations of Tishman Speyer. Jerry co-founded the company in 1978 with Robert Tishman and is its chairman. Rob became CEO in 2008 and leads the firm’s global investment, development and operating businesses. Tishman Speyer has evolved from a New York office owner into a global real estate platform spanning office, residential, industrial and life-science assets, as well as credit and venture-capital activities. Jerry Speyer biography · Rob Speyer biography
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The founding partnership combined the Tishman family’s development and construction experience with Speyer’s financial and operating leadership. Among the firm’s landmark investments are Rockefeller Center and the Chrysler Building; its work has since expanded across international markets and multiple property sectors. Jerry remains involved as chairman and participates in civic and cultural institutions, while Rob’s operating tenure has included broadening the firm’s business mix and launching new investment platforms. Tishman Speyer leadership and firm history · Jerry Speyer biography
This is a joint leadership profile, not a substitute for individual biographies: it records the family succession and division of roles at the company. Tishman Speyer’s current materials identify Jerry as chairman and Rob as CEO. The firm reports approximately $65 billion in assets under management across 40 markets, a current company figure that includes managed investment vehicles and is not equivalent to owned property value. Tishman Speyer company biographies · Tishman Speyer firm overview
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- Source: Top 200 Global CRE People and Families
Sources
- Source: Top 200 Global CRE People and Families
- Official company page: Tishman Speyer
- Tishman Speyer, Jerry I. Speyer biography, Rob Speyer biography, and firm overview (accessed 2026-09-29).