Partnership for New York City announce Rob Speyer as new co-chair

New York, NY The Partnership for New York City announced the election of Rob Speyer as co-chair of its Board of Directors, succeeding William Ford, chairman and CEO of General Atlantic. Speyer joins co-chair Steven Swartz, president and CEO of Hearst.

Speyer is president and CEO of Tishman Speyer, a New York City-based global real estate developer, owner and investor with nearly $66 billion in assets under management. A lifelong

New Yorker, Rob currently serves as the chairman of the Advisory Board of the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City and on the Board of Trustees of NewYork-Presbyterian and St. Patrick's Cathedral, where he was co-chairman of the committee overseeing the landmark’s restoration and renovation. In 2013, he became the youngest ever chairman of the Real Estate Board of New York.  

Speyer’s election took place at the Partnership’s virtual Annual Meeting, where the organization established priorities for 2022, including restoration of public safety, collaborating with Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul on preparing New Yorkers for jobs in the digital economy, mobilizing voter participation for the upcoming state and federal elections, and fielding private sector support for city and state agencies that are seeking to improve their performance and increase efficiency.

“As a native New Yorker, Rob has consistently demonstrated his deep passion for and dedication to the city and its residents. As evidenced by his many professional and civic roles, Rob understands what makes modern cities thrive,” said Kathryn Wylde, president and CEO of the Partnership for New York City. “Steve and I look forward to working with Rob to help propel the New York City business community forward through advocacy, investment, and strategic private-public partnerships.”

“I am honored to work alongside Steve, Kathy and the entire membership as we pursue an agenda to keep New York strong, safe, prosperous, and fair,” said Speyer. “I look forward to collaborating with our public sector partners to strengthen and diversify the city’s economy and ensure that we create meaningful opportunities for all New Yorkers.”