John Drew
President and CEO, TCMA, A Drew Company
John P. Drew is president and CEO of TCMA (A Drew Company) which manages, leases and operates the 3.1 million square foot, landmark property, the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC.
As the first and only federal building dedicated to both public and private use, TCMA works in partnership with the U.S. General Services Administration to distinguish the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC) as DC’s premier venue for hosting infl uential conferences and events, as the World Trade Center Washington, DC off ering a powerful forum for international trade promotion, and as a destination for locals and city visitors alike. TCMA is committed to enhancing the quality of life in DC, for its residents and business community, through sponsorship, volunteerism, and self-produced programming. As the driving force behind the RRB/ITC, TCMA excels in delivering unparalleled service and expertise in real-estate development, leasing, building operations, hospitality services, and international trade promotion.
Mr. Drew also serves as president of Drew Company, an innovative, Boston-based real estate management and development company. Drew Company has developed several major projects in Boston including Waterside Place, The Seaport Hotel and the Seaport World Trade Center Complex, and currently has a number of residential projects under development. In Atlanta, GA, Drew Company developed the city’s largest downtown, ground-up hotel project in the past 40 years, collaborating with Georgia World Congress Center Authority, Hilton and others to open the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta in 2024. Drew Company has additional development projects underway within the region.
As director of the World Trade Centre Dublin, Mr. Drew and his team off er expertise on trade collaborations that cross international boundaries. He also represents the Trade Center as a member of the World Trade Centers Association, whose mission is to link people and businesses around the world that share a common vision for peace through international trade and prosperity.
In addition to his many roles, he is active in the business community, currently serving on the Executive Committee of the Boston Municipal Research Bureau, the Board of Directors for Trust for the National Mall and Pay Lynxs, Inc. He acts as a Trustee for DC’s Federal City Council and a Trustee Associate for St. John’s Prep in Danvers, MA, as well as participating in several other advisory boards and councils.
Mr. Drew received his Bachelor of Science degree from Boston College and Master’s Degree in Business Studies from the University of Dublin/Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Dublin, Ireland. Prior to working for Drew Company, Mr. Drew was employed by Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. in their Dublin and Boston offices in the Investment Services Division.
Mr. Drew is married to Helene Drew, a native of Belgium, and they make their home on the South Shore with their four children.