About us
Our Story
Based in New York City since 2014, SMI USA has been influential with many high-profile real estate investment and management projects, making a positive impression on the business community and the people of New York City while adding our own unique style of inspiration to the city’s landscape.
SMI USA was formerly the US subsidiary of SMI Group, a well-known and powerful real estate corporation instrumental with fashioning Shanghai's urban development and skyline during the past 26 years, and celebrating the Shanghai Tower as its crowning achievement. SMI USA now utilizes the experience and expertise of its former parent company. Having helped Shanghai become the modern metropolis and worldwide business capital that it is today, SMI USA is now poised to contribute its proven talent and expertise in the vibrant New York City market with its "people-first" values, profit development strategies, and cost management concepts.
Global Support
SMI USA draws from decades of complex real estate and urban development experience that emphasizes its best-in-class assets, professional integrity, and unparalleled focus for delivering exceptional quality through unique and highly-refined investment and management practices.
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Tom Tao Chairman
Mr. Tom Tao, the Chairman of SMI USA, is a global urban real estate investment professional with decades of leadership and industry experience. Speaking recently about the many compelling real estate opportunities available in a sophisticated urban environment like New York, Mr. Tao said, "SMI USA is extremely excited to be a part of the very vibrant market that is the New York real estate market. With our years of development and investment experiences, SMI USA is well placed to contribute to this exciting market.”
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Edward Martin Vice Chairman, Adviser
“From Shanghai to New York City, SMI is devoted to creating high quality city living to its maximum potential. Our desire is to see the communities grow and flourish more than ever!”