Brett Mufson
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
President
Miami Beach, US
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Brett Mufson is an American Business Executive and Real Estate Developer, currently serving as President at Fontainebleau Development. Brett leads the conception, capitalization, delivery, and operation of large-scale luxury and hospitality destinations. With over two decades of experience, he brings a long-term owner’s perspective grounded in disciplined capital allocation, brand stewardship, and hands-on operational leadership.
Fontainebleau Development is a global leader in resorts, hospitality, country clubs, golf courses, high-end retail, gaming, entertainment, and luxury residential. Its holdings include Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Fontainebleau Aviation, JW Marriott Turnberry Isle Resort, and Hilton Nashville.
As President & CIO, Brett guides the company’s growth strategy and expansion, playing a central role in new development, acquisitions, and financing across platforms totaling over $15 billion in enterprise value.
Prior to Fontainebleau, Brett was Head of Acquisitions & Capital Markets at Witkoff, where he led over $7 billion in development. He started his career at Bear Stearns in the Mortgage Structured Products group and later worked at LoanCore Capital in commercial real estate finance.
Brett serves on the boards of The Zell-Lurie Real Estate Center at the University of Pennsylvania, Pioneer Communities, and Gibson Avenue Capital, a real estate investment firm. He is also involved with organizations including the Whitney Museum and Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Brett earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
The Record
Background
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2020 — Present
President
Fontainebleau Development
Fontainebleau Development is a premier global real estate and hospitality group. Its real estate portfolio includes developments in hospitality, residential, retail, commercial and the luxury services sector.
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2009 — 2020
Head of Acquisitions & Capital Markets
Witkoff
Witkoff is a privately held, global real estate development and investment firm. The firm is a leader in the ownership and development of premier residential, hospitality, office, retail, and mixed-use projects in major cities both in the U.S. and abroad.
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2007 — 2009
Mortgage Structured Products
Bear Stearns
Bear Stearns was a global investment bank, securities trading and brokerage firm. After the financial crisis of 2008, Bear Stearns was acquired by JPMorgan Chase.
In The News
Newsfeed
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11 February 2026 · Morningstar
Cantina Contramar sets Opening Date at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
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23 October 2025 · DuJour
Jeffrey Soffer and Brett Mufson: The Visionaries Behind Fontainebleau’s Modern Legacy
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27 February 2024 · ABC7NY
'Live with Kelly and Mark' taking the fun to Sin City for shows at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
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22 February 2024 · StreetInsider.com
Skyservice and Fontainebleau Development Partner to Develop New Fort Lauderdale FBO
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22 February 2024 · Benzinga
Commercial Observer Releases Highly Anticipated List of S Florida's Most Important R Estate Players
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1 January 2024 · PR Newswire
Fontainebleau Las Vegas welcomed 2024 with historic NY's Eve Celebration
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18 December 2023 · Casino Compendium
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Makes Historic Global Debut
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8 December 2023 · 8 News Now
‘An incredible story of resilience,’ Fontainebleau Las Vegas offers preview ahead of opening
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25 October 2023 · CNN
Fontainebleau readying $3.7-billion Las Vegas hotel
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8 September 2023 · Business Wire
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Introduces Award-Winning Team of Architecture and Design Partners
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13 February 2023 · Commercial Observer
Power South Florida
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11 October 2022 · Hotel Management
Fontainebleau Miami Beach to add events center
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22 August 2022 · Robb Report
Miami’s Luxe Fontainebleau Hotel Is Coming to Vegas With Its Own High-End Shopping Complex
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Formative Years
Education
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University of Pennsylvania
B.S.
Areas Of Focus