# Michael Liebowitz

> Michael S. Liebowitz is the Miami-based president and chief executive officer of Douglas Elliman Inc. A founder and investor with a background in insurance and financial services, he built Harbor Group Consulting, participated in ventures including National Financial Partners and Innova Risk Management, and bought a half-interest in the Mondrian South Beach. Since taking charge of Elliman in October 2024, he has pursued agent support, technology and international growth while reshaping the business portfolio.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Douglas Elliman Inc.
- **Organizations:** Douglas Elliman Inc., Harbor Group Consulting, National Financial Partners, Innova Risk Management, High Street Valuations, Alliant Insurance Services, Mondrian South Beach, M2A Family Office, Nocopi Technologies
- **Education:** B.S. in Finance, C.W. Post College, Long Island University
- **Known for:** Built Harbor Group Consulting, which at its 2018 acquisition had 65 staff and had advised on more than 100,000 transactions in 25 countries., Served as a founding principal of National Financial Partners, which went public in 2003., Bought a half-interest in the Mondrian South Beach and partnered in its announced $20 million renovation.

## Career timeline

- **1995** — Founded Harbor Group Consulting.
- **1999** — Became a founding principal of National Financial Partners.
- **2006** — Acquired Innova Risk Management in a joint venture with Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
- **2017** — Founded High Street Valuations.
- **2018** — Alliant announced the acquisition of Harbor Group Consulting on September 6; created family office vehicle M2AFO.
- **2019** — Innova business and assets sold to Alliant; bought a 50 percent interest in the Mondrian South Beach in December.
- **2021** — Joined Douglas Elliman’s board in December.
- **2022-2025** — Served as chairman and CEO of Nocopi Technologies from October 2022 to February 2025.
- **2024** — Appointed Douglas Elliman chairman and CEO on October 22.
- **2025** — Led Elliman during the launch of Elli AI and sale of the property management business.

## Achievements

- Built Harbor Group Consulting, which at its 2018 acquisition had 65 staff and had advised on more than 100,000 transactions in 25 countries.
- Served as a founding principal of National Financial Partners, which went public in 2003.
- Bought a half-interest in the Mondrian South Beach and partnered in its announced $20 million renovation.
- Appointed chief executive of Douglas Elliman after joining its board in 2021.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Elliman reported second-quarter revenue of $283.4 million and an operating loss of $3.4 million; first-half operating loss was $20.9 million. Cash was $105.2 million with no long-term debt at June 30.
- **2026-04** — Lena Johnson was named president of national brokerage, reporting to Liebowitz.
- **2026-02** — Appeared at Inman Connect New York to discuss industry consolidation and differentiation for agents.
- **2025-10** — Elliman launched Elli AI and sold its property management division.

## Links

- Website: https://www.elliman.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-s-liebowitz-84946b42

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Last updated: 2026-10-23