John Darby

Over his 33-year tenure at The Beach Company, a prominent real estate development firm based in Charleston, South Carolina, John Darby has established himself as a visionary and highly esteemed developer in the real estate industry. He serves as The Beach Company’s President and CEO as well as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Darby has earned this reputation by successfully leading the multi-generational real estate company and greatly expanding its portfolio with new properties that have added high-quality multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, and master planned communities across the Southeastern U.S, which has set the standard for development projects throughout the region. One of The Beach Company’s current projects is the Kiawah River development, a 2,000-acre waterfront community on Johns Island near Charleston. The Beach Company is developing the property as a mixed-use "agrihood" with residential, luxury hotel, retail, office and amenities centered around a working farm and nature trails. Through his strategic vision, commitment to sustainable practices and emphasis on community engagement, John Darby has left a lasting impact on the southeast landscape and The Beach Company's legacy as a multi-generational family business.