Founders

Robert acts as a strategic advisor to The Abbey Group. As the founder, he oversaw all aspects of the company’s operations and provided visionary leadership. Robert and his brother and partner David grew The Abbey Group from a company specializing in Back Bay condominium conversions in the 1970s into a preeminent Boston based real estate firm creating residential towers and largescale retail and commercial developments for the 21st century.

Robert’s reputation as a knowledgeable and innovative developer led to his appointment by former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis to several key advisory committees, including the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority and the Strategic Initiatives Committee of the Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency. As a co-owner and managing partner of the Boston Celtics, he serves as an Alternate Governor of the National Basketball Association.

Robert serves on a number of community organizations and boards. He is a graduate and former Trustee of Bard College as well as on the Board of Governors of the Longy School of Music of Bard College. He is a National Commissioner and Regional Executive Officer of the Anti-Defamation League, a Trustee of the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, a Trustee Emeriti of the Citi Performing Arts Center, a Trustee of the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center, a member of the President’s Advisory Council at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a Visitor of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

David has over 45 years of experience in the development of a diverse real estate portfolio centered in Boston and now serves as a strategic advisor to The Abbey Group. Previously, he led development efforts and had both direct and supervisory roles in the design, permitting, marketing, construction, and operation of all Abbey Group properties. Under his leadership, the Abbey Group became one of Boston’s premier real estate developers. The Abbey Group has a deep appreciation for the unique character of Boston and has developed buildings in many of Boston’s historic neighborhoods. David played a critical role in preserving the historic nature of the city by working closely with community groups. He has served on the Board of Directors of neighborhood and civic organizations across the city including the Back Bay Architectural Commission, the Back Bay Neighborhood Association, and the Trustees of Copley Square. He is a former Board Member and Executive Committee Member of the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District. He is a former chair of the Board of Directors of the Stratton Mountain School and recently completed a six-year stint as the Chairman of the Board of the Huntington Theatre Company. He currently serves on the Board of the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation. David is a graduate of Tufts University.