Related Ross Appoints Eric Silagy as Vice Chairman

Name: Eric Silagy

Position: Vice Chairman

Company: Related Ross

Note: In this role, Mr. Silagy will be focused on advancing the firm’s strategic vision to establish West Palm Beach and South Florida as a national center for innovation, business, and cultural vitality. In this position, Mr. Silagy will serve as a key driver of public-private partnerships, economic development, and pioneering investment initiatives.

Mr. Silagy joins Related Ross after a two-decade tenure at Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), where he served as Chairman, President, and CEO. Under his leadership, FPL invested over $60 billion in Florida’s infrastructure, built the nation’s largest portfolio of utility-owned solar plants, and helped transform Florida’s energy system into the largest and most reliable in the country. Mr. Silagy guided the company through the successful acquisition and integration of Gulf Power and spearheaded initiatives recognized for expanding education pipelines and strengthening local communities. He has also held key board positions with the Florida Chamber of Commerce (Chair, 2013–2014), Florida Council of 100 (Chair and Foundation Chair), and was appointed by the Governor to the State University System Board of Governors—where he oversaw a $4.5 billion university system budget.

As Vice Chairman, Mr. Silagy will lead efforts to recruit new companies, deepen relationships with regional and national business leaders, and engage with elected officials to advocate for policies that support enterprise and innovation. He will serve as a strategic partner to support economic development in the region, help direct fundraising for community anchor projects (including partnerships with institutions like Vanderbilt University and the Cleveland Clinic), and advance infrastructure improvements throughout the state critical to keeping pace with population and business growth. Mr. Silagy will also play a prominent role representing Related Ross on civic panels, industry forums, and in the broader community.

Education: University of Texas, bachelor's degree; Georgetown University, juris doctorate