EMILE HADDAD
FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
FIVEPOINT HOLDINGS LLC
WHY: Founder and former CEO at Irvine-based FivePoint Holdings LLC. Stepped down from FivePoint in 2021.
IN THE NEWS: Is re-discovering his real estate roots with his newest project: Bvlgari Resort & Mansions in Cave Cay, located in the Exumas archipelago. Lebanese native is spearheading the development of the ultra-luxury hotel resort and high-end residential project in the Bahamas. Says he’s reengaged with FivePoint for the next four years as a senior advisor on the board working on the company’s strategic initiatives.
NOTABLE: The Bahamas project, whose value is expected to top “north of $1 billion,” will include a 64-room luxury hotel. Credited for bringing City of Hope to OC, providing them the opportunity to expand and build its new hospital.
QUOTABLE: “We’re bringing the Italian elegance. You can be very casual during the day, but at night, you’ll dress up nicely. We’re bringing back something that a certain clientele is looking for.”
