KENNETH A. BABOUN
BGI COMPANIES, PRESIDENT & DEVELOPER
Kenneth Baboun

Managing Member | BGI Companies

With more than two decades of experience in luxury real estate development, finance, and investment strategy, Kenneth Baboun has established himself as one of South Florida’s leading developers of high-end residential, mixed-use, and waterfront communities. As Managing Member of BGI Companies, he oversees every stage of the development process—from acquisition and financial structuring to project execution, branding, and market positioning—creating distinctive properties that deliver long-term value for both investors and homeowners.

Since 2003, Baboun has directed development initiatives across some of the nation’s most competitive real estate markets, including Manhattan, Miami, Brickell, West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach County. His portfolio spans luxury condominiums, multifamily communities, commercial developments, and mixed-use projects, each carefully designed to meet evolving market demand while maximizing investment performance.

Before founding BGI Companies, Baboun served as President of BBB Group, where he led several multimillion-dollar developments throughout South Florida, including a landmark 49-story luxury residential tower in Miami’s Brickell Financial District. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of Brickell Plaza Development, further strengthening his reputation for delivering sophisticated urban developments in highly competitive markets.

Today, Baboun leads BGI Companies through a fully integrated development platform that combines expertise in acquisitions, finance, architecture, design coordination, construction management, sales and marketing, project management, and strategic planning. By bringing together specialized divisions under one organization, BGI streamlines the development process, improves operational efficiency, and creates exceptional communities that stand apart in today’s luxury real estate marketplace.

Throughout his career, Baboun has collaborated with leading architects, engineers, designers, consultants, and financial professionals, managing every aspect of complex development projects from concept through completion. His disciplined approach to budgeting, investment analysis, and execution has consistently positioned his developments for long-term success.

His leadership has earned numerous industry accolades, including recognition as one of the South Florida Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40, South Florida Business & Wealth’s Up & Comer, the 2021 Finance Award for Innovation, and the prestigious Visionary Award presented by the Developers & Builders Alliance.

Kenneth Baboun earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Bentley University and is a Certified Fund Manager through the American Association of Private Lenders. Today, he continues to shape the future of luxury real estate throughout South Florida with visionary developments that combine timeless design, financial strength, and enduring market appeal.

Notable Development Experience

Kenneth Baboun has led or overseen luxury residential, mixed-use, and commercial developments throughout South Florida and New York, including:

Alba Palm Beach – Boutique Intracoastal luxury condominium community in West Palm Beach
Brickell Plaza – 49-story luxury residential high-rise in Miami’s Brickell Financial District
Luxury residential developments throughout Brickell, Miami
Waterfront condominium developments in West Palm Beach
Mixed-use development projects across South Florida
Multifamily residential communities
Commercial real estate developments
High-end residential investment projects throughout Manhattan and New York City
Multiple acquisition, repositioning, and redevelopment projects throughout South Florida

Industry Recognition

Developers & Builders Alliance Visionary Award (2005)

South Florida Business Journal Top 40 Under 40 (2018)

South Florida Business & Wealth Up & Comer Honoree (2019)

South Florida Business & Wealth Finance Award for Innovation (2021)