A highly driven entrepreneur, Andrew Wright has built a reputation as a leader and innovator in the real estate and investment space. As the managing partner of Ally Capital Group (ACG), Mr. Wright focuses on investor relations, equity formation, deal sourcing and capitalizing on investment opportunities. His extensive network, combined with experience in all aspects of the real estate business, has allowed ACG to acquire hundreds of millions in property value across multiple asset classes in several states since 2009.
In addition to his role with ACG, Mr. Wright is the founder of Franklin Street, a full service commercial real estate and insurance company. Serving as CEO from 2006 to 2021, he oversaw the firm’s strategic growth from a local Tampa firm to a national player in capital markets, insurance, leasing, project management and property management, boasting $7 billion transaction value. Today, he remains Chairman of Franklin Street’s Board of the Directors. Among his many ventures, Mr. Wright is also Co-Founder of the hospitality group Next Level Brands in 2021, alongside renowned Tampa restaurateur Jeff Gigante. The group is focused on bringing elevated dining concepts to iconic locations in the Tampa Bay area, including Union New American and Boulon.
Frequently recognized for his achievements and business leadership, Mr. Wright has twice been named one of real estate’s “Best Bosses” by Real Estate Forum Magazine – even adorning the magazine’s cover as the industry’s top leader in 2016. He has also been recognized as one of Florida’s 500 most influential executives by Florida Trend Magazine for four consecutive years.