Alex Akel
Real Estate Developer at Akel Homes
Alex Akel is the President of Akel Homes. A second-generation developer, he brings nearly a decade-long track record of success in the real estate industry. 

His responsibilities include the setting the company’s overall business strategy, as well as managing numerous aspects of the development process, including land acquisitions and entitlements, financing, product design, purchasing, construction operations, sales and marketing and customer service. 

Alex graduated summa cum laude from The George Washington University School of Business with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation, he was awarded the John Henry Cowles Prize and the GWSB Outstanding Achievement Award. Alex is also a graduate of Harvard University with a master’s degree in Real Estate. He was the recipient of the Harvard University Real Estate Academic Initiative Excellence in Service Award and is a member of the Harvard Alumni Real Estate Board. Alex has been recognized by the National Association of Home Builders as a Young Professional award finalist, by ProBuilder as the leader in homebuilding and the South Florida Business Journal as a member of the 40 under 40 class of 2021. 

In addition, Alex is a licensed Certified Building Contractor in the State of Florida.
Real Estate
Masters
Harvard University
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Courses at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Business School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Finance & International Business
Bachelor's
The George Washington University
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Summa Cum Laude
Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society
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Harvard Alumni Real Estate Board
Board Member
National Association of Industrial and Office Parks
Member
Urban Land Institute
Member
Harvard Real Estate Academic Initiative
Alumni Advisory Board Member
Harvard University REAI Excellence in Service Award
Harvard University Real Estate Academic Initiative
GWSB Outstanding Achievement Award
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John Henry Cowles Prize
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Awarded upon graduation to the graduate or undergraduate student with the best overall scholastic achievement and leadership potential in the School of Business.
GW Outstanding Academic Achievement Award
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Awarded to the top 2% of the class
Certified Building Contractor
CBC1260888
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Alexander Akel
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Выпускник - Санкт-Петербургский Государственный Университет
Dongcheng District
Alexander Akel
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Senior Business Analyst at Air Canada
Calgary, AB
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GW Real Estate Investment & Development Organization (REIDO)
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Gold Coast Builders Association (GCBA)
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NAIOP Developing Leaders
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Senior Care Services Companies
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Harvard University Graduate School of Design (official)
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Harvard Real Estate Development Club
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LoopNet Commercial Real Estate Professionals Network
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Senior Living & Care  - A Group for the Seniors Housing Industry
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Greater Washington DC Regional Banking Group
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NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association
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Urban Land Institute
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The George Washington University School of Business' Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis
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