Andrew Wright

Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Team
Tampa, FL
[email protected]

A highly driven entrepreneur, Andrew Wright founded Franklin Street, a full-service commercial real estate firm that boasts hundreds of employees and nearly $7 billion in current transaction value. Mr. Wright today serves as CEO and Chairman of Franklin Street’s Board of Directors, helping to develop and define strategic goals and major initiatives for the firm.

Mr. Wright has been honored with multiple awards for leadership in business including being voted Real Estate Forum’s Best Boss of the Year, adorning the cover of their national publication. He was also recognized as one of Florida Trend’s Florida 500 most influential executives and the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 25 People to Watch, as well as receiving 40 Under 40 awards from Florida Trend and the Business Observer.

Mr. Wright established Franklin Street in December 2006 and led the firm through the market downturn beginning in 2008. Prior to Franklin Street, he worked for a national brokerage company specializing in multifamily sales. Mr. Wright used this broad perspective to launch Franklin Street as a multifaceted real estate business. Since its inception, the strategy for the company has been to have a vertically-integrated business encompassing the entire life cycle of an asset. 

Mr. Wright firmly believes that Franklin Street’s success has always come through the success of our clients. For more than a decade, the firm’s family of real estate companies—investment sales, tenant and landlord representation, capital advisory, insurance, property and facilities management and project management—has continuously surpassed the goals and expectations set within the firm, as well as those set by our diverse portfolio of clients. Franklin Street has also grown significantly, having completed transactions involving all asset types for local, regional and national clients across the nation. Franklin Street’s remarkable growth has led to several accolades including being named as one of Real Estate Forum’s Fastest Growing Companies, being listed as a Top Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Firm and Best Places to Work by the Tampa Bay Business Journal several years in a row, and being ranked among the fastest-growing companies in Tampa Bay multiple times. However, the core values – Collaboration, Integrity, Hard Work and Accountability – remain unchanged and will continue to lead and guide the company throughout its growth.

An acknowledged leader and forward thinker, Mr. Wright has shared his business leadership, market outlook and economic forecast during a variety of industry conferences throughout the Southeast including the Urban Land Institute (ULI), the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), RealShare Conference series and others.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Multi Housing Council (NMHC)
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
Urban Land Institute (ULI)

PHILANTHROPIC INVOLVEMENT

In addition to his professional accolades, Mr. Wright is highly committed to serving his community and serves on a number of nonprofit boards, including:

Forward Tampa Bay – Founder and Chairman; forwardtampabaypac.com
Positive Coaching Alliance – Board Chair; positivecoach.org/tampa-bay
First Tee Tampa Bay – Board Member; firstteetampabay.org
Berkeley Preparatory School – Board Member & Vice Chair; berkeleyprep.org
Westshore Alliance – Member of the Board & Leader Level Member; choosewestshore.com

ACCOLADES

Florida 500—Florida Trend, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024
Tampa Bay Business Journal – Power 100, 2022, 2023 & 2024
Twice named “Best Bosses”—Real Estate Forum (Cover winner 2016)
Entrepreneur of the Year finalist—Ernst & Young, 2015
25 People to Watch—Tampa Bay Business Journal, 2015
People to Watch—Florida Trend, 2012
40 Under 40—Real Estate Forum, 2011
40 Under 40—Business Observer, 2010

EDUCATION

Miami University, B.A. Finance

The Franklin Street experience

Hear directly from our clients.

Ralph Smalley
I’ve worked with prominent investors across the spectrum throughout my career and having the ability to deliver tailored solutions, full-service capabilities across the lifecycle of an investment—including in-house insurance services— is a significant advantage and exactly what clients are looking for in today’s opportunity filled market
Chris White
Executive Managing Director
Franklin Street’s people-first approach and integrated platform create a unique opportunity to deliver more than real estate transactions by providing strategic guidance for the entire lifecycle of an occupier’s needs.
Rafael Romero
Regional Managing Director
The collaborative environment and excitement around where Franklin Street is today—and where we are going—is palpable and unlike anything else in our industry. Talent is the heartbeat of this business and we’re going to recruit growth-minded people with a hunger for—and track record of— excellence to join our us.
Chibuzor Nnaji
Senior Managing Director
Franklin Street is a client-focused firm dedicated to delivering best-in-class results through tailored commercial real estate solutions. By integrating investment sales with insurance, property management, and other strategic services, we provide clients with a comprehensive platform that creates a distinct competitive advantage.
Jason Donald
Managing Director
Franklin Street offers what I’ve sought throughout my career—a high growth trajectory and a culture that is unlike any other in our industry. We’re targeting high-impact, institutional deals, and no other firm gives you more tools, talent and support to get it done.
Justin Sturdivant
Regional Managing Director
Franklin Street’s unique and strategic platform provides its producers with the tools we need to exceed client expectations. This, combined with the ability to connect clients with all our services for the entire lifecycle of their assets, will result in better outcomes.