Founder Profile
Miguel McKelvey
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Miguel McKelvey?
Miguel McKelvey is a founder of WeWork Inc., which was founded in 2010 with Adam Neumann and Rebekah Neumann.
- Company founded
- WeWork Inc.
- Founded
- 2010
- Co-founders
- Adam Neumann and Rebekah Neumann
Background
Architect who previously worked on the design of American Apparel stores and co-founded Green Desk with Adam Neumann.
Founding Story
Miguel McKelvey (born 1974) co-founded WeWork in 2010. As the Chief Culture Officer and lead architect, he was responsible for the distinct, highly aesthetic interior design that defined WeWork's brand globally. He managed the physical build-out of hundreds of locations before stepping down in 2020 following the company's failed IPO.
Education: University of Oregon; South Eugene High School.
McKelvey is an American businessman born in 1974 and is described as WeWork's former chief culture officer.