Matthew Karatz

Matthew Karatz
Nationality American
Occupation real estate developer
journalist
Known for Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles
Parent(s) Janet Dreisen
Bruce Karatz

Matthew Karatz is an American journalist, businessman, and politician.[1] He has served as head of the Mayor’s Office of Economic and Business Policy and has been noted for his previous role as a Los Angeles deputy mayor.[1][2][3][4][5][6] Karatz has served as Senior Director in Land Acquisition at KB Home and as the Vice President of Acquisitions and Development at Caruso Affiliated.[2]

Prior to working in public service and the real estate industry, Karatz worked for ABC News and earned a News & Documentary Emmy Award for his work in investigative journalism.[1][7]

Early life

Matthew Karatz is the son of former KB Home chairman and CEO, Bruce Karatz.[4][7] In 1990, he graduated from Gould Academy, a college preparatory school.[5] In 1994, he earned a Bachelor's degree in political science from Pitzer College.[5]

Career

Real estate

Karatz worked in the commercial real estate industry as the real estate portfolio manager for Avondale Investments, and as Vice President of Development and Acquisition at Caruso Affiliated.[3] In addition, Karatz held several positions at KB Home’s businesses in southern California, and served as the company’s Senior Director of Land Acquisitions.[3][4][7]

Journalism

Karatz worked as an investigative reporter for ABC News with chief investigative correspondent, Brian Ross, and Peter Jennings.[3] He received a News & Documentary Emmy Award during his tenure.[1][7]

Politics

In 2011, Karatz was appointed as Deputy Mayor by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and served as the mayor’s senior advisor on economic and business matters.[7] He succeeded former mayoral candidate and current Publisher and CEO of Los Angeles Times, Austin Beutner.[3][7] Karatz supervised thirteen city departments including: Department of Building and Safety, Department of City Planning, the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles Tourism, Department of Water and Power, international trade, LAX and economic development initiatives related to the Port of Los Angeles.[4][7] In February 2013, Karatz resigned his post as Deputy Mayor and stated his plans to return to the private sector.[2]

Rubicon Project

In 2013, Karatz joined the Rubicon Project as chief of staff and head of strategic operations.[8]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Rick Orlov (2011-07-17). "Matt Karatz to Take Over Economic Post". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Jonathan Polkaoff (2013-02-28). "L.A. Mayor's 'Jobs Czar' to Resign". Los Angeles Business Journal. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Elected Officials". Los Angeles City Mayor's Office. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Howard Fine (August 2011). "New L.A. 'czar' all about business". Los Angeles Business Journal. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Pitzer College Alumnus Named Los Angeles Deputy Mayor". Pitzer College. 2011. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
  6. ↑ "Los Angeles Works Mayor's Office of Economic and Business Policy". Mayor's Office of Economic and Business Policy. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 "Biography of Matthew Karatz". Los Angeles Works. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
  8. ↑ http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/205945/mona-yousrys-unique-background-stands-out-among-r.html