Fortune International Group

Synonymous with excellence, quality, customer service and unwavering commitment to the highest standards of luxury, Fortune International Group has been a recognized leader in development, sales and marketing since 1983.

With over 7,000 units and 9 million square feet of projects delivered, the company’s prestigious development portfolio includes many of the most prominent residential properties in South Florida including Jade Signature, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach, Auberge Beach Residences and Spa Fort Lauderdale, Jade Residences Brickell, Jade Beach, Jade Ocean, and Hyde Resort & Residences Hollywood.

Fortune Development Sales

Fortune Development Sales is the premier, exclusive on-site sales and marketing representative for third-party development projects in South Florida, having sold more than 25,000 units and currently representing some of South Florida’s most successful projects such as: The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Miami, Bay Harbor Towers, Pagani Residences, One Park Tower, Missoni Baia, Una Residences, 57 Ocean, 2000 Ocean, Monaco Yacht Club, 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, Brickell Flatiron, SLS Lux, and Gran Paraiso, among others. 

Led by visionary founder Edgardo Defortuna, Fortune International Group has 18 offices around the world with nearly 1,000 associates. Fortune’s international broker network reaches legions of prospective buyers from South Florida to Buenos Aires, Hong Kong to São Paolo, and Manhattan to Paris.

Edgardo Defortuna

CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT & FOUNDER

Edgardo Defortuna is President, CEO and Founder of Fortune International Realty and its parent company, Fortune International Group, a Miami-based full- service real estate firm recognized throughout South Florida, Latin America and Europe. He oversees the company’s activities across all of its business units and is involved with the strategic decision making of the group, as well as the day-to-day operations of each of its divisions.

Mr. Defortuna founded FIR in 1983 and quickly became a driving force in real estate. Through his company’s success and far reach into U.S., European and Latin American markets, he is widely recognized for having made a significant contribution to the internationalization of Miami and its reputation as a global business, trade and vacation hub.

Walter Defortuna

MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Walter Defortuna takes a “hands-on” role in all aspects of the company’s brokerage business. With dual degrees in Accounting and Economics from the Economic School of Argentina, Mr. Defortuna returned to the United States to transform Fortune from a small family business into a prominent organization expanding into the South American and European markets.

His knowledge of the local and international market trends are crucial in development strategy – not only in determining marketing and feasibility, but also in the complexities of construction management, cost evaluations, building and zoning requirements as well as schematics and design.

Monica Defortuna

MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Monica Defortuna has been heavily involved in sales, alliances and partnerships and event planning at Fortune International Realty for over 20 years. Monica holds a Law Degree from the National University in Cordoba, Argentina and a Master Degree in Administrative Law. She also acquired professorial experience by delivering lectures and seminars. After relocating to the US she also gain International Law experience. Monica practiced law in Argentina for ten years as legal advisor for several international companies and local banks, such as Banco Comercial Hipotecario and Edificadora de Cordoba. Monica is a member of the Board of the Argentine Chamber of Commerce. She speaks fluent English and Spanish.

Ruth Palma

VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

Ruth Palma joined Fortune International Realty in 1997 as an assistant manager and advanced quickly toward the chief management role that she holds today wherein she supervises 8 local offices and strategic alliances. She has been integral to the senior team in promoting excellence and integrity – key attributes of Fortune International Realty. Today, Ms. Palma is responsible for recruiting new agents, supervising day-to-day operations and optimizing sales performance of all brokerage activities.

L. J. Rodriguez, CPA

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS

Terri Alvarez

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Terri Alvarez is one of the most respected veterans in the Miami Real Estate Industry. She began her sales career 40 years ago while attending college with one of the most prestigious real estate offices at the time, Cousins Associates, securing her first sales manager position at age 26. For more than 25 years, Terri, a Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager, has coached and trained new agents, taking many of them to their highest level of productivity. Her vast knowledge of real estate combined with her many years of experience, and her analytical approach has given her the ability to effectively negotiate the most difficult deals to a successful conclusion. Terri’s leadership and “hands on” style of management has contributed in propelling Fortune International Realty to world recognition.

Marcos Ortega

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Genesis Abascal

DIRECTOR OF SALES

Gabriela Santos

DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL DIVISION

Gabriela Santos oversees the International Division at Fortune International Group, where she is responsible for designing the overall strategies, expanding the Fortune network; especially in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and coordinating marketing strategies in a variety of overseas markets.

Gabriela’s main purpose is to build effective and strong relationships with international brokers and Real Estate professionals and provide support to New Developments agents and teams in all their sales efforts worldwide.

Amparo Fontanet

MARKETING & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Amparo Fontanet joined Fortune’s marketing department as a marketing coordinator in 2003. She participated in all activities of the department and gained valuable insight into the needs and challenges of real estate professionals. Having a background in Communication Arts, she took charge of the Fortune’s visual communication. Her efforts helped the firm adapt to the new online marketing landscape by implementing digital trends and tools.

In addition to enhancing Fortune’s brand identity, Amparo is committed to equipping Fortune’s agents with marketing resources that are efficient and effective.

Olga De Los Santos

GENERAL COUNSEL

Olga De Los Santos is a transactional and litigation real estate attorney with over 25 years of experience and a graduate level of education in condominium and real property development law.    She attended The University of Miami’s School of Law and received her Juris Doctor in 1989. After having practiced at AV rated boutique real estate law firms and serving as corporate counsel for top multi-family residential and luxury condominium real estate development companies, Olga joined Fortune International in 2007 where she manages the company’s legal department and provides a wide range of legal services.