Miki Naftali is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Naftali Group, which was established in 2011. Over the course of his distinguished 33-year career in the global real estate industry, Mr. Naftali has acquired, developed and managed over $12 billion and 27 million square feet in real estate assets across North America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. In New York City alone, he has assembled a seminal portfolio of 23 luxury condominium projects encompassing 1,653 residential units and $5.8 billion in value, as well other notable projects, including luxury apartment buildings and mixed-use properties. Mr. Naftali is known for recognizing unique opportunities and launching projects that raise the bar for creative development within the domestic and international real estate industries. From ground-up development to meticulous preservation and restoration of landmark buildings, his success has resulted in unparalleled demand and value. His most notable project in New York has been the $450 million, 1-million-square-foot restoration and transformation of the iconic Plaza Hotel into a successful mixed-use development comprising a five-star hotel, private residences, celebrated retail and a world-renowned food hall. Distinguished for his development, marketing and financial prowess, Mr. Naftali ranked No. 18 on New York Observer’s Top 100 Most Powerful People in New York Real Estate.