Donald J. Trump is the very definition of the American success story, continually setting the standards of excellence while expanding his interests in real estate, sports and entertainment. He is a graduate of the Wharton School of Finance and started his business career in an office he shared with his father.
In New York City, the Trump signature is synonymous with the most prestigious of addresses, among them the world-renowned Fifth Avenue skyscraper, Trump Tower, the Trump International Hotel & Tower, Trump World Tower at the United Nations Plaza, 40 Wall Street, and Trump Park Avenue. His portfolio includes the historic Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida and his ever expanding collection of award-winning golf courses (17 thus far) which span the United States from Los Angeles to New York, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., and Florida, and internationally from Scotland and Ireland to Dubai. He recently added the iconic golf resorts of Turnberry, Scotland, and Doonbeg, Ireland, to his portfolio. The Trump Hotel Collection has grown to include properties in Chicago, Las Vegas, Waikiki, and Toronto in addition to Trump SoHo/New York and the acclaimed Trump International Hotel & Tower on Central Park West, which once again won the coveted Mobil Five-Star Award as well as the Five Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. The Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago was awarded the #1 Hotel in the US and Canada by Travel & Leisure Magazine. Recent acquisitions include the iconic Doral Hotel & Country Club (800 acres) in Miami, and the historic Old Post Office Building in Washington, D.C. Mr. Trump is the Emmy-nominated star and co-producer of the reality television series, “The Apprentice,” which quickly became the number one show on television, making ratings history and receiving rave reviews and worldwide attention. “The Celebrity Apprentice” has met with great success as well, being one of the highest rated shows on television, and 2014 will mark the 14th season of this remarkable series. “You’re fired!” is listed as the third-greatest television catchphrase of all time. Mr. Trump also co-owns with NBC the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Pageants. The Miss Universe pageant is broadcast in 180 countries and the Miss USA Pageant won the ratings in the spring of 2011. In 2007, Mr. Trump received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and he is among the highest paid public speakers in the world. The Donald J. Trump Signature Collection, which includes neckwear, business suits, dress shirts, cufflinks and more, has met with great success, as has Trump Home, which includes a comprehensive collection of furniture, lighting and room décor.
An accomplished author, Mr. Trump has authored more than 15 bestsellers, and his first book, “The Art of the Deal,” is considered a business classic and one of the most successful business books of all time.
