Austin Hollo
Florida East Coast Realty (FECR) Chief Operating Officer Austin Hollo has been appointed Chair of the New World Center Committee for the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce (GMCC). This two-year term follows his previous role as Vice Chair, in which he served for the past year.
The New World Center Committee plays a vital role in shaping Downtown Miami’s future, convening key stakeholders, advocating for catalytic projects, and addressing issues such as workforce housing, affordability, traffic, and sea-level resilience. As Chair, Hollo will help guide the committee’s annual initiatives.
“It’s a privilege to serve in this new capacity,” said Hollo. “The New World Center Committee plays a key role in shaping the future of Downtown Miami. As the city continues to grow, I’m honored to work alongside fellow leaders to ensure that development is thoughtful, inclusive, and sustainable. These goals closely align with FECR’s long-standing commitment to strengthening the urban core for residents, businesses, and generations to come.”
Led by President & CEO Alfred Sanchez, the GMCC has long served as a driving force behind the Miami-Dade business community’s economic development and social evolution.
Austin Hollo joined FECR in 2009 as the third generation of the Hollo family to help lead the company. As Chief Operating Officer, he plays a key role in FECR’s development, operations, marketing, financing, and strategic growth across Florida and beyond. He also serves on the advisory and governing boards of several civic and nonprofit organizations, including Florida International University, United Way Miami, the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, and the Animal Welfare Society of South Florida. Most recently, he was honored as United Way Miami’s Inaugural Next-Gen Philanthropist Award 2024 recipient and named a 2024 South Florida Business Journal “40 Under 40” honoree.
About Florida East Coast Realty
Founded over 60 years ago by Tibor Hollo, Florida East Coast Realty (FECR) has built more than 60 million square feet of construction, consisting of landmark residential and commercial high-rises, single-family homes, government buildings, marinas, high-end retail centers, warehouse complexes, and telecommunications centers. The company has developed, owned, and managed a wide array of properties, with sustained growth in multiple real estate sectors. With new ideas and ambitious projects on the drawing board, the Hollo family and the entire FECR team are eager and ready to continue innovating, pushing boundaries, and reshaping the Miami skyline for many years to come. For more information, visit https://fecr.com/.
About the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce is the proud champion for the Greater Miami Business Community and serves as a catalyst for solutions to the problems that businesses face. Founded in 1907 as the Miami Board of Trade, today’s Chamber represents more than 400,000-member company employees and is heralded for its legacy of leadership in economic development, and its unwavering commitment to improving the Miami-Dade community. Our members drive a business agenda at the federal, state and local levels. We are dedicated to building the best environment for business in the Americas and committed to improving the economic vitality of South Florida. Our advocacy efforts are focused on four main priority areas: Education & Workforce Development, Resilience, Transportation, and Workforce Housing. For more information, please visit www.miamichamber.com.
