Morris Moinian

At its peak, the company employed more than 100 executive members in offices around the world, including New York, Los Angeles, London, and Hong Kong. Under his leadership, the company grew both organically and via mergers and acquisitions of major competitors.Moinian turned his attention to real estate in the 1980s, establishing Fortuna Realty Group in 1984 to acquire on-the-avenue or corner mixed-use assets with a geographic focus on Manhattan’s Upper East and West Sides. Under his leadership, the company continues to acquire, develop, and manage hotels and resorts in New York, Florida, the Bahamas, and the US Virgin Islands, often working in partnership with Wyndham Worldwide and Intercontinental Hotels Group PLC. His accomplishments include re-developing and operating the luxury Dylan Hotel, acquiring the historic Garden City Hotel in Long Island, and developing the first Hotel Indigo (an IGH brand) in Chelsea. In 2007, Mr. Moinian established Fortuna Funding NY, LLC to originate, acquire, and manage short- and medium-term mezzanine, bridge, junior/senior participation debt.A savvy entrepreneur, Moinian opened Revolve, an indoor cycling studio brand, that has enjoyed success since opening in Washington, DC and Manhattan’s Union Square. As the established studios continue to build momentum, he plans to expand into additional locations. Moinian sits on the board of the Grand Central Partnership, Sephardic Society of Manhattan, Gray Matters Inc. @ Columbia University, and the USVI Tourism and Hotel Association.