Perez, born in Argentina to Cuban parents, said he already spends about 50 percent of his time on philanthropy, and has full faith in Allen as a day-to-day steward of the company. He’s become almost as famous for art as he is for real estate -- Miami’s main art museum was renamed for him after a $40 million donation, and his projects feature curated works in public spaces.
Perez -- also father to Christina, 32 and a social worker, and 12-year-old Felipe -- said he’s aware of the challenge his profile presents for his sons when they take over.
“The more you do it, the more you become good at it, and I always hope that my kids will have the humility to understand that,” he said. “Because if you think that just because you are the son of an owner you’re entitled, then you’re going to have problems.”