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Jerry Speyer

Chairman, Tishman Speyer · United States

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-10

Jerry Speyer is the CEO of Tishman Speyer. Speyer is based in the United States. Speyer was born in 1940 in Milwaukee and educated at Columbia Business School and Columbia University.

Co-founder of Tishman Speyer, a global real estate development and investment firm, established in 1978. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1940, he graduated from Columbia University and began his real estate career at Madison Square Garden in 1964.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage has focused on Tishman Speyer's major real estate transactions and development projects, including the company's acquisition of a 270-unit apartment complex in Boca Raton and involvement in significant New York City deals such as JPMorgan Chase's new headquarters development. Additionally, news has covered a settlement related to Tishman Speyer's investment in Latch Inc. and featured Jerry Speyer among prominent billionaire real estate figures.

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Born
June 23, 1940 · Milwaukee
Citizenship
United States
Education
Columbia Business School, Columbia University, Horace Mann School

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Jerry Speyer: FAQ

Who is Jerry Speyer?
Jerry Speyer is the Chairman of Tishman Speyer, based in United States.
What company does Jerry Speyer lead?
Jerry Speyer is CEO of Tishman Speyer.
Where was Jerry Speyer educated?
Jerry Speyer studied at Columbia Business School, Columbia University, Horace Mann School.