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As Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, Eric is responsible for all aspects of management and operation of the global real estate empire including new project acquisition, development and construction. From the finest residential properties, to luxury hotels, iconic golf courses, magnificent office and retail locations to wineries, entertainment venues and brokerage, Eric Trump is intimately involved in the success and growth of The Trump Organization. Eric actively spearheads the rapid growth of Trump Golf, bringing the portfolio from three properties in 2006, to nineteen today. With award-winning locations in New York, New Jersey, Florida, North Carolina, California, Scotland, Ireland, United Arab Emirates and Indonesia, Eric is directly responsible for overseeing the construction, management and daily operations of each Trump Golf property to ensure the courses, clubhouses and amenities maintain the highest standard of luxury service and quality. Recently, Eric led the $250 million dollar redevelopment of the famed Trump National Doral, Miami, the acquisition of Trump International Ireland and the 200£ million renovation of the legendary Trump Turnberry resort in Scotland, home to four British Open Championships.

Eric and his family are also credited with the creation of Trump Hotels, one of the world’s leading luxury hotel brands. Established in 2006, Trump Hotels features eleven properties through the world in Chicago, New York, Las Vegas, Hawaii, Miami, Vancouver, Ireland, Virginia, Scotland and most recently Washington D.C. with Trump International Hotel, located right on Pennsylvania Avenue. Despite having only been open for a little over two years, the hotel has already garnered tremendous accolades including being listed as one of the most luxurious hotels in the world by Forbes.

Eric is also responsible for the expansion and operation of Trump International Realty (TIR), the luxury brokerage division of The Trump Organization and global leader in high-end residential sales. Separately, Eric actively pursues independent business ventures and opportunities, including the Trump Winery, the largest vineyard on the East Coast of the United States and a leading manufacturer of award-winning wines, based in Charlottesville, VA. In 2013, Wine Enthusiast Magazine awarded Eric with its “Rising Star of the Year” Award, one of the most prestigious honors within the wine community.

Eric is a respected authority in the business sector and highly sought after speaker delivering key note addresses at many high profile real estate and business conferences worldwide. He appeared regularly as an advisor on NBC’s hit television series, “The Celebrity Apprentice.”

In addition to his love of real estate and passion for construction, Eric has worked tirelessly since the age of 21 to fight against pediatric cancer, donating over $30 million to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, including the funding of a state-of-the-art surgical ICU which opened in his name in February 2015.

Eric graduated with honors from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., with a degree in Finance and Management. He resides with his wife, Lara, son, Luke; daughter, Carolina and their dogs, Charlie & Ben, in New York.