Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos
President
Bio:
Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos is the co-founder, President, and COO of Flag Luxury Group, a real estate development firm specializing in luxury hotels, boutique hotels, and retail. She oversees site selection, finance, acquisitions, branding, design, construction, and asset management.
Her portfolio includes the 250-key Ritz-Carlton New York (named a “Best Hotel in New York” by Condé Nast Traveler), ICON Park (ranked among the “Best Things To Do in Orlando” by U.S. News), and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach–“beach houses in the sky” redefining Miami luxury.
Before Flag Luxury, Dayssi worked as a real estate analyst and broker in New York. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, where she has served on the Board and as a guest lecturer, and a Master’s in Real Estate Development and Finance from NYU. She is also a member of the President’s Council of Cornell Women and the Trustee Council of the University.
Beyond business, Dayssi co-founded the Women’s Power Series, founded The Friends of New Yorkers for Children, and serves on the board of Save Venice. Her honors include, but not limited to, the CRE Women in Real Estate and Hospitality Design’s Platinum Circle.