Mathieu Massa

Miami - Owner and CEO

Born in the South of France and transplanted into the heart of Florida, Mathieu Massa has dipped his feet into more than just a few professions in which he has made the Massa name well known. Running Massa Investment, a real estate development company, Massa Construction, a hospitality management company called Mr. Hospitality Group. As a sort of 'one-stop-shop' Massa has created a legacy of aesthetic while setting standards in his (multiple) industries. With Massa's description of luxury being "authentic, classic, [and] understated," it is no wonder that his success in his fields has brought a luxurious clientele to his doorstep.

Q&A:

Hometown?

Cannes, South of France.

Place you call home now (neighborhood etc)

Miami Beach, FL.

Any notes on your education?

Graduated from Babson College MBA Program in 2007.

Favorite sport to watch?

Soccer.

Favorite sport to play?

Hobbies: Hiking, Traveling.

Best vacation ever?

Phuket, Thailand, Amanpuri Hotel, Honeymoon 2018.

Dream trip destination?

Tokyo, Japan.

Favorite dinner?

La Petite Maison, Miami.

Favorite dessert?

Wild Berries Tart.

Dish you’re best at cooking?

Whole Fish BBQ.

Road trip - three in the car with you. Living or dead. Who are they? Why?

My wife Alexandra and friends.

Favorite TV show as a kid?

Dragon Ball Z

Favorite movies?

The Godfather, Braveheart, Game of Thrones.

Favorite actress and or actor?

Al Pacino.

Most impressive live performance you ever saw

Michael Jackson, Amsterdam 1999.

Car you drive now?

Audi Q3.

Wear a watch?

Audemars Piguet.

Got a dream watch?

Rolex Paul Newman.

Summer drink of choice?

Rosé wine.

Bourbon or scotch?

Scotch.

Vodka or gin?

Tequila.

Cologne?

Tom Ford.

Go-to red on a wine list?

Sassicaia.

Go-to white?

I'm not so much of a white wine guy.

Favorite beach?

Amanpuri Hotel, Phuket, Thailand.

On a Saturday, your favorite errand to run is:

Casablanca Seafood Market.

Otherwise, you’ll be busy doing what?

Going to the gym.

Best thing about your career?

The fact that I can exercise my passions.

What do you do now for work? Tell us something about your work and career path.

I run a real estate development company (Massa Investment), a construction firm (Massa Construction) and a hospitality management company Company (Mr. Hospitality Group).

What does luxury mean to you?

Authentic, classic, understated.

Do you have any philanthropic interests/endeavors?

Yes, I am working on a family foundation that will keep me busy during my retirement.