KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Manoj MendaChairman - Supervisory Board
RMZ Corporation
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Ben BrownManaging Partner, Head of the Americas & Global Head of Office
Brookfield Properties - NY
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Richard BarkhamGlobal Chief Economist
CBRE
Manoj Menda
Chairman - Supervisory BoardRMZ Corporation
India
Manoj Menda is the firm’s Corporate Chairman. He leads the firms Executive Committee and sits on the Investment Committee. Responsible for the strategic client and business relationships globally. He contributes to business development and transaction strategy. He serves on the Investment and Advisory Committees of all RMZ private fund programs. Founder and Trustee of RMZ Foundation whose vision is to actively contribute to the social and economic development of the communities in which we operate.
Ben Brown
Managing Partner, Head of the Americas & Global Head of OfficeBrookfield Properties - NY
USA
Ben oversees real estate activities in the Americas, including investments and portfolio management, and heads Brookfield’s global office business, managing over 400 properties spanning 180 million square feet worldwide. Joining Brookfield in 2010, he held roles in the U.S. office business and led investments in London and New York. Previously, he worked with New Boston Fund, Sovereign Bank, and Thor Equities. Ben is on the Real Estate Board of New York’s Executive Committee, Board of Governors, and serves on the Boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City and Hudson River Park Friends. He holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration (Finance) from Northeastern University and lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children.
Richard Barkham
Global Chief EconomistCBRE
USA
Richard is one of the world’s leading real estate economists. He joined CBRE in 2014 as Executive Director and Global Chief Economist. He is based in Boston and, as CBRE’s Global Head of Research, leads a team of 700 researchers worldwide, whilst travelling and speaking extensively on key real estate trends. He is Chairman of CBRE Econometric Advisers a specialist real estate forecasting unit. He has numerous academic and trade press publications to his credit including a highly regarded book called ‘Real Estate and Globalisation’ (Wiley Blackwell, Oxford), which deals with the impact on real estate markets of the rise of emerging markets such as China and Brazil.
14 - 16 May
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Rodrigo Branchini
Rodrigo Branchini
Partner | Managing Director APAC
GRI Institute
+44 07306 336010
+44 7306 336010
Rodrigo Branchini é um executivo sênior com mais de 20 anos de experiência no setor de tecnologia, com expertise em gerenciamento de projetos, desenvolvimento de produtos e novos negócios. Rodrigo possui graduação em Engenharia Elétrica pelo INATEL, MBA em Gestão de Projetos pela FGV, Especialização em IoT pela Unicamp e Certificação Internacional em Gerenciamento de Projetos pela George Washington University.
Keynote Speaker
Ben Brown
Managing Partner,
Head of the Americas & Global Head of Office
Managing Partner,
Head of the Americas & Global Head of Office
Keynote Speaker
Ben oversees real estate activities in the Americas, including investments and portfolio management, and heads Brookfield’s global office business, managing over 400 properties spanning 180 million square feet worldwide.
Joining Brookfield in 2010, he held roles in the U.S. office business and led investments in London and New York. Previously, he worked with New Boston Fund, Sovereign Bank, and Thor Equities.
Ben is on the Real Estate Board of New York’s Executive Committee, Board of Governors, and serves on the Boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City and Hudson River Park Friends. He holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration (Finance) from Northeastern University and lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children.
Joining Brookfield in 2010, he held roles in the U.S. office business and led investments in London and New York. Previously, he worked with New Boston Fund, Sovereign Bank, and Thor Equities.
Ben is on the Real Estate Board of New York’s Executive Committee, Board of Governors, and serves on the Boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City and Hudson River Park Friends. He holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration (Finance) from Northeastern University and lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children.
Keynote Speaker
Richard Barkham
Global Chief Economist
Global Chief Economist
Keynote Speaker
Richard is one of the world’s leading real estate economists. He joined CBRE in 2014 as Executive Director and Global Chief Economist. He is based in Boston and, as CBRE’s Global Head of Research, leads a team of 700 researchers worldwide, whilst travelling and speaking extensively on key real estate trends.
He is Chairman of CBRE Econometric Advisers a specialist real estate forecasting unit. He has numerous academic and trade press publications to his credit including a highly regarded book called ‘Real Estate and Globalisation’ (Wiley Blackwell, Oxford), which deals with the impact on real estate markets of the rise of emerging markets such as China and Brazil.
He is Chairman of CBRE Econometric Advisers a specialist real estate forecasting unit. He has numerous academic and trade press publications to his credit including a highly regarded book called ‘Real Estate and Globalisation’ (Wiley Blackwell, Oxford), which deals with the impact on real estate markets of the rise of emerging markets such as China and Brazil.
Keynote Speaker
Manoj Menda
Corporate Chairman
Corporate Chairman
Keynote Speaker
Manoj Menda, as Chairman of the Supervisory Board at RMZ Corporation, leads an organization deeply invested in revolutionizing alternative asset ownership with a substantial focus on the future economy, particularly within the Indian context.
Operating through RMZ Real Estate and RMZ Infrastructure, the company, wholly owned by the Menda family, boasts a diverse $18 billion portfolio and more than 75 million square feet of built space. RMZ Real Estate prioritizes sustainable economic development, investing across various verticals such as hospitality, luxury residential spaces, mixed-use, and industrial logistics, while continuously upgrading its office portfolio.
Conversely, RMZ Infrastructure aims to forge nationwide infrastructure networks in critical sectors like Healthcare, Data Centres, and Sports Infrastructure, emphasizing assets with solid cash flows and growth potential. Under Menda's leadership, RMZ Corporation emerges as a catalyst for innovation and sustainability, committed to nurturing communities and fostering connections across global landscapes.
Operating through RMZ Real Estate and RMZ Infrastructure, the company, wholly owned by the Menda family, boasts a diverse $18 billion portfolio and more than 75 million square feet of built space. RMZ Real Estate prioritizes sustainable economic development, investing across various verticals such as hospitality, luxury residential spaces, mixed-use, and industrial logistics, while continuously upgrading its office portfolio.
Conversely, RMZ Infrastructure aims to forge nationwide infrastructure networks in critical sectors like Healthcare, Data Centres, and Sports Infrastructure, emphasizing assets with solid cash flows and growth potential. Under Menda's leadership, RMZ Corporation emerges as a catalyst for innovation and sustainability, committed to nurturing communities and fostering connections across global landscapes.
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SPECIAL SESSIONS
GRI Women Committee | 09:45 - 11:30
The GRI Women's Committee seeks to empower women in real estate and strengthen the networking of female leaders.
During our event in NY, we will have an exclusive agenda for women participants.
The GRI Women's Committee seeks to empower women in real estate and strengthen the networking of female leaders.
During our event in NY, we will have an exclusive agenda for women participants.
GRI Advisory Board Meeting | 11:15 - 13:30
Ben Brown
Managing Partner
Managing Partner
Richard Barkham
Global Chief Economist
Global Chief Economist
Discussions
Keynote Session | May
16th | 14:00 - 15:45
Emerging Markets Outlook
How to prepare for the times ahead?
Keynote Speaker
Ben Brown
Managing Partner, Head of the Americas & Global Head of Office
Brookfield Properties - NY
Keynote Speaker
Manoj Menda
Chairman - Supervisory Board
RMZ Corporation
Keynote Speaker
Richard Barkham
Global Chief Economist
CBRE
Moderator
Gustavo Favaron
CEO & Managing Partner
GRI Club
Discussions | May 16th
| 16:30 - 17:30
Office Market
What is its real potential, and in what direction is it evolving?
Co-chairs
Nicolás CoxCBRE - Chile
Moderator
Alfredo Khouri JrCatuaí
Asset
André AccetturiGIC
Juan Carlos MorenoCapital
Center
Markus ZoppaDekaBank
Deutsche Girozentrale
Oltmann AhlersMacquarie
Group
Housing development
Where does the funding come from?
Co-chairs
Federico GagliardoVitrium
Capital Moderator
Alfredo Gulin NetoAG7
Partners
Ana Laura GuimaraesBe/Land
Daniel KatzKATZ
Construções e Participações Ltda
Daniella SosaMMG Bank
Federico CerdasSkyhaus
Francisco Perez VargasEmpresas FPY
Laura Bermúdez-DuchampYellowstone Capital Partners
Data Center Case Study
Model basis in a context of growing demand
Co-chairs
Patrick LynchCBRE
Investment Management
Sharad AgarwalCurrently
Unaffiliated
Retail Evolution
Is all that glitters gold?
Co-chairs
Alejandro LunaConquer
Moderator
Adrian AraujoGrupo México
Infraestructura - Planigrupo
Christian LegaDeloitte
Eduardo Pérez MarchantParque Arauco
Luis CantúCaspian
Investment Management
Marcos CarvalhoAncar
Ivanhoe
Vitor RochaRetail Mind
Leisure Hospitality Investment
Growing interest in resorts and luxury assets?
Co-chairs
Mauricio ElizondoGrupo
Posadas Moderator
Alejandro AcevedoMarriott
International
Emilio Izquierdo MerloMARAEY
Mark KeiserViceroy
Pablo MaturanaHilton
Worldwide
Paul AdanIHG
Intercontinental Hotel Group
Program
Master Session | May 16th | 18:00 - 19:00
Investing in India
Answering the 4 key questions: Why - When - Where - How
Moderator
Gustavo Favaron
CEO & Managing Partner
GRI Institute
Arvind
Kalyan Vemana
Director
Aliens Group
Bakir
Gandhi
Chairman & MD
Crystal Group
Mrunalini
Neelamraju
Chief Operating Officer
The Machani Group
Mustafa
Gandhi
Chief Operating Officer
Crystal Group
Sharad
Agarwal
CEO Sify Infinit Spaces Ltd
Sify
Shashidhar
C R
CEO
The Machani Group
Gustavo Favaron
Gustavo Favaron
CEO & Managing Partner
GRI Institute
+44 2071215074
Arvind Kalyan Vemana
DirectorAliens Group
India
Arvind Kalyan is currently leading the Investor Relations Division at Aliens Group. He has experience in the financial services sector across Investment Management, Equity Research and Investment Banking. In his most recent stint at an Irish Hedge Fund, Arvind had an opportunity to explore potential investment opportunities in the Greek Banking and Chinese Solar Sectors. As an Investment Banker, he aided startups in Gaming, SaaS, EdTech, Consumer Fashion & Logistics sectors raise funds from VCs & PEs. As an equity research analyst, he worked on various research reports in the medical devices sector for investment banks based out of the US. Arvind is a CFA and FRM charter holder. He is also an IIT Madras & IIM Lucknow alumnus.
Bakir Gandhi
Chairman & MDCrystal Group
India
Mr. Bakir Gandhi is duly recognized for his path-breaking, visionary and innovative contributions through his pioneering role as a real estate developer and corporate leader. Bakir seeks growth by investing in a variety of systematically identified business, making it a well-diversified conglomerate with interests in many different projects such as Crystal Mall (India’s 17 th Successfully operational Mall), Crystal City (Integrated Modern Township), Townships, Hospitality etc. Bakir is also developing Industrial & Logistic parks across India’s major city through its venture “Crystal Indus & Logistic Park”. Bakir has established value driven partnerships with global players like “Indospace” which has resulted in FDI.
Mrunalini Neelamraju
Chief Operating OfficerThe Machani Group
India
An esteemed AA School London alumna, I hold a master's in architecture & urbanism. With 18+ years’ expertise, my portfolio excels in commercial & retail districts, including entrepreneurship in India & UK industries.
My impactful journey at Callison RTKL underscores my exemplary capabilities of project management & nurturing valuable industry relationships. I have worked on globally acclaimed projects, including the Icon Mall, London, a visionary retail & entertainment district.
As Machani Group's COO, I orchestrate teams across architecture, design, operations & strategy. My role extends to optimizing management processes & business strategy. My distinction lies in holistic leadership while embodying the values of the company.
Mustafa Gandhi
Chief Operating OfficerCrystal Group
India
Mustafa Gandhi serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Crystal Group, a 37-year-old real estate infrastructure company. He began his journey in real estate in 2015 in Gujarat, India, working closely with the MD & CEO of the company. As a second-generation entrepreneur, Mustafa plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s expansion and evolution on a global scale.
Despite his young age, Mustafa has taken charge of key areas including marketing strategy, research and development, technology, and operations. He holds a degree in Economics from CUNY Baruch College in New York City, which has provided him with a strong foundation for his leadership role.
Under his guidance, Crystal Group has excelled across various verticals in real estate infrastructure. Mustafa is now focused on transforming the company into a dynamic and innovative real estate conglomerate that resonates with the demands of a modern, global market.
Sharad Agarwal
CEO Sify Infinit Spaces LtdSify
India
Shashidhar C R
CEOThe Machani Group
India
With 33 + years’ expertise, my portfolio excels in commercial & retail districts, including entrepreneurship in India.
As Machani Group's CEO, I orchestrate teams across departments. My role extends to optimizing management processes & business strategy. My distinction lies in holistic leadership while embodying the values of the company.
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http://www.aliensgroup.in/
9810400447
Hyderabad | India
Aliens Group is an ever-growing organisation and pioneers of Intelligent living by creating sustainable communities with innovative designs.We have designed and developed multiple projects to world-class standards in South India.
https://www.ey.com/en_in
+ 91 22 61920000
Mumbai | India
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
http://www.jll.com/en-in
+91 22 71495900
New Delhi | Maharashtra | India
JLL India is a leading professional real estate services firm with a 25-year presence in India. Operating across 10 cities with over 17,000 employees, the firm provides comprehensive services including leasing, capital markets, facility management, project management, property management, and consulting to diverse clients. JLL India is recognized for its expertise in delivering end-to-end real estate solutions, sustainability initiatives, and technological innovation in the real estate sector.
http://www.khaitanco.com/
+91 22 6636 5000
Mumbai | Maharashtra | India
Khaitan & Co is one of India's oldest and recognised full service law firms.
Built on foundations of integrity, simplicity, dedication and professionalism, the Firm has expanded its presence in India from Kolkata (1911) to New Delhi (1970) to Bangalore (1994) to Mumbai (2001) to Chennai (2021) and in Singapore (2021). The Firm takes pride in its steady growth and celebrated its centenary year in 2011 (11 November 2011).
The Firm has a strength of more than 850+ fee earners including 220 partners and directors in its offices. In addition to the fee-earners, Khaitan & Co and has over 1000 employees working for it.
https://mangoadvisors.com/
+91 22 6195 5100
Mumbai | Maharashtra | India
Mango Advisors is an Investment Banking firm focussed on Real Estate Sector, providing a wide range of services including consulting, syndication and M&A advisory.
Formed by senior erstwhile bankers with extensive knowledge and experience of financing, fund raising and investments advisory.
Team has combined experience of over 5 decades in Real Estate financing and have executed transactions worth over ~INR 20,000 crores across key markets.
http://www.resurgentindia.com/
09992001041
Gurgaon | Haryana | India
Resurgent India Ltd. is a top-of-the-line merchant and investment banking firm with a pan-India presence.Our service offerings, as a category 1 merchant banker, include mergers and acquisitions, private equity, debt syndication, structured finance, capital market solutions, transaction advisory, valuations, government advisory, enterprise risk, stressed asset resolution, fintech solutions, training, and a few other areas.
http://www.sugee.co.in/
+91 22-24993333
Mumbai | Maharashtra | India
Sugee,a reputed developer in the premium & affordable residential RE across Mumbai with over 5 mn sft of completed & ongoing development. Popularly known for its high quality construction,on-time delivery & transparency across all re-development processes
Office Market
What is its real potential, and in what direction is it evolving?
- New investments - Is the market indicating a clear recovery? What are the prospects for acquisitions or greenfield projects?
- Trophy Office Developments - Is 'flight-to-quality' the answer? To what extent do office amenities drive occupancy and rent growth? Is location, location, location still the rule?
- Asset Conversion and Retrofit - Are commercial properties getting another chance in the market? Is this an alternative to address land scarcity? How can risks be minimized?
Moderator
Nicolás
Cox
President Argentina - Chile
CBRE - Chile
Alfredo Khouri
Jr
Partner
Catuaí Asset
André
Accetturi
Senior Vice President
GIC
Juan Carlos
Moreno
CEO
Capital Center
Markus
Zoppa
Acquisitions & Sales Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH
DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale
Oltmann
Ahlers
Vice President
Macquarie Group
Nicolás Cox
President Argentina - ChileCBRE - Chile
Chile
Nicolás Cox es el responsable de todas las operaciones de la
multinacional CBRE en territorio Argentino y Chileno. Tiene más de 20 años de experiencia en
desarrollo de negocios y financiamiento de proyectos en áreas de tecnología y Real Estate. Es
Ingeniero Agrónomo y posee un MBA otorgado por la Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, donde también ha
impartido clases de Estrategia Corporativa a alumnos de pre y post grado.
Alfredo Khouri Jr
PartnerCatuaí Asset
Brazil
Alfredo Khouri Jr acumula mais de 25 anos de experiência no
mercado imobiliário, com ênfase em construção civil em gestão de fundos imobiliários, shoppings
centers, incorporações e construção civil e Bacharel em Administração de Empresas pela Faap, e
gestor CVM/Anbima sendo também Sócio do grupo Catuaí.
André Accetturi
Senior Vice PresidentGIC
Brazil
Juan Carlos Moreno
CEOCapital Center
Peru
Soy Licenciado en Economía de la Universidad del Pacífico,
con una Maestría en Finanzas. Tengo más de 15 años de experiencia en áreas vinculadas a Evaluación y
Dirección de Proyectos, así como Planeamiento Financiero, Estratégico y Controlling, en cargos de
Gerencia para empresas del rubro inmobiliario, agrícola e industrial, este último de carácter
multinacional.
Actualmente lidero Capital Center, un Grupo Inmobiliario con presencia en los segmentos de Oficinas
Prime, Rubro Industrial y Hotelero, que forma parte de uno de los holding más reconocidos del Perú,
con negocios en sectores como pesca, manufactura y agroindustria.
Markus Zoppa
Acquisitions & Sales Deka Immobilien Investment GmbHDekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale
Germany
Markus Zoppa, International Acquisitions & Sales Deka
Immobilien Investment GmbH. Since 2007 Mr. Zoppa is responsible for all real estate acquisition and
disposition activities of the DekaBank Group in North and Latin America. Before that Mr. Zoppa was a
fund manager of the Deka-ImmobilienEurope Fund and investment manager in charge of acquisitions and
sales as well as asset management for UK and Ireland in Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH. During his
career in Deka Mr. Zoppa was also involved in transactions in Europe and Asia/Pacific and undertook
Deka´s market entry into Chile and Mexico.
Oltmann Ahlers
Vice PresidentMacquarie Group
Chile
Oltmann Ahlers is responsible for acquisitions for the south
cone of Latam. His previous experience includes asset management at GLL in Lima and New York and
project development at Metro de Santiago. He holds a MSc of Real Estate Development from Columbia
University.
Housing development
Where does the funding come from?
- Supply Vs Demand - Are luxury properties gaining even more prominence? What other types yield the best returns? In which regions should one invest?
- Funding - Are private instruments today the main source of financing? How are traditional sources behaving?
- Sales acceleration - How to make your project perform even during the pre-launch phase?
Moderator
Federico
Gagliardo
President
Vitrium Capital
Alfredo Gulin
Neto
Private Investor
AG7 Partners
Ana Laura
Guimaraes
Owner
Be/Land
Daniel
Katz
Presidente
KATZ Construções e Participações Ltda
Daniella
Sosa
MMG Bank
Federico
Cerdas
CEO & Co Founder
Skyhaus
Francisco Perez
Vargas
CEO
Empresas FPY
Laura
Bermúdez-Duchamp
Business Development Manager
Yellowstone Capital Partners
Federico Gagliardo
PresidentVitrium Capital
Uruguay
Federico Gagliardo, CEO & Founder de Vitrium Capital,
tiene más de 30 años de experiencia internacional en negocios, gerenciamiento corporativo y
desarrollo de proyectos inmobiliarios. Su trayectoria en el mercado inmobiliario comenzó en 2001
como miembro de un equipo de inversión. En 2006 fundó Vitrium Capital, con el objetivo de ofrecer
propuestas de valor en el mercado a inversores e instituciones calificadas. Desde entonces ha estado
involucrado en todos los aspectos del negocio. Actualmente, gestiona una cartera diversificada de
inversiones inmobiliarias, con activos en propiedades residenciales, comerciales y de retail en USA,
Uruguay, Argentina y Paraguay. Anteriormente ocupó posiciones ejecutivas en Microsoft Corp. NCR y
Apple.
Alfredo Gulin Neto
Private InvestorAG7 Partners
Brazil
Ana Laura Guimaraes
OwnerBe/Land
USA
Daniel Katz
PresidenteKATZ Construções e Participações Ltda
Brazil
Daniella Sosa
MMG Bank
Panama
Federico Cerdas
CEO & Co FounderSkyhaus
Mexico
Mexican businessman co-founder of Skyhaus, Global Businesses
Inc. and Cobra Development Fund. All 3 are leading Real Estate companies in Mexico and generate more
than 1,000 direct jobs.
Mr. Cerdas holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering by Instituto
Tecnológico de Monterrey and a Master’s Degree in Business Management by IPADE. He is also a
graduate of Stanford’s Construction, Engineering and Management program.
He continuously takes part in the most important forums of his sector in cities such as, New York,
San Francisco, Miami, London, and Mexico City, among others. From time to time he also makes
editorial contributions to different media in Mexico and abroad.
Francisco Perez Vargas
CEOEmpresas FPY
Chile
Laura Bermúdez-Duchamp
Business Development ManagerYellowstone Capital
Partners
Colombia
Laura Bermudez-Duchamp is Business Development Manager at
Yellowstone. Ms. Bermudez-Duchamp has 7+ years of professional experience and graduated with
distinction from Harvard University with a Masters in Real Estate, where she also served as the
media director for the Real Estate Development Club. She was Summer Associate at Invesco and holds a
BA in Architecture.
Data Center Case Study
Model basis in a context of growing demand
- LatAm Horizon - What are the Key trends? What is market potential?
- Client Demands - How to match it to a sustainable investment & development pipeline? What are the main customer technical requirements?
- Overcoming Development Challenges - What are the main aspects to consider? What possible solutions do we bring from other markets?
Patrick
Lynch
Executive Managing Director - CBRE Data Center Solutions
CBRE Investment Management
Sharad
Agarwal
Data Center Professional
Currently Unaffiliated
Patrick Lynch
Executive Managing Director - CBRE Data Center SolutionsCBRE Investment Management
USA
Sharad Agarwal
Data Center ProfessionalCurrently Unaffiliated
India
Retail Evolution
Is all that glitters gold?
- Diversifying the portfolio - What is the ideal balance? Where should growth be directed?
- Speaking of money - Where are new investments in the sector heading? What is the investor seeking?
- The evolution of Retail, Store Mix, Layout, Entertainment, and Services - What are the projected needs for this type of real estate development in the future?
Moderator
Alejandro
Luna
CEO
Conquer
Adrian
Araujo
M&A and Investor Relations
Grupo México Infraestructura - Planigrupo
Christian
Lega
Partner Investment Banking S-Latam
Deloitte
Eduardo Pérez
Marchant
CEO
Parque Arauco
Luis
Cantú
CEO
Caspian Investment Management
Marcos
Carvalho
Co-President
Ancar Ivanhoe
Vitor
Rocha
Chief Executive Officer
Retail Mind
Alejandro Luna
CEOConquer
Mexico
Prior to his appointment as CEO of CONQUER, Alejandro led
the company's area of operations. Prior to joining CONQUER, he served as a procurement leader in
Latin America for GLL REAL ESTATE PARTNERS for two years, participating in acquisitions and
negotiations of AAA office buildings in Chile, Peru and Mexico for more than US $ 150M. He
previously collaborated for 5 years with KIMCO REALTY CORP (US REIT) as Commercial Director prior to
his role for almost 2 years as Director of Growth and Development for INMOBILIARIA CITELIS.
Adrian Araujo
M&A and Investor RelationsGrupo México
Infraestructura - Planigrupo
Mexico
Christian Lega
Partner Investment Banking S-LatamDeloitte
Mexico
Eduardo Pérez Marchant
CEOParque Arauco
Chile
Eduardo Pérez Marchant is the CEO of Parque Arauco, a
leading retail real estate company in Latin America with more than USD 3 billions in real estate
assets. Mr. Pérez Marchant joined Parque Arauco in 2013 as Corporate Finance Manager, was named CEO
of Parque Arauco Colombia in 2017, CEO of the International Division (Perú and Colombia) in 2019 and
CEO of Parque Arauco in 2022. MBA and MPP from the University of Chicago. Before Parque Arauco,
Eduardo was a consultant at McKinsey & Company and before that he worked as portfolio manager
for Santander Asset Management.
Luis Cantú
CEOCaspian Investment Management
Mexico
Luis Cantu is a founding partner and serves as CEO of Seris
Retail Holdings, a Mexico City and metropolitan area-focused retail property investment and
management firm that has invested US$100 million since 2017. Seris Retail Holdings is backed by
Calzada Capital Partners, a US-based private equity firm with over US$8.5 billion under management.
Before founding Seris in 2017, Mr. Cantu was de COO for the retail development arm of Abilia and was
responsible for the development of over 250,000 square meters of retail space and the successful
sale of its largest retail development to Fibra Shop.
Marcos Carvalho
Co-PresidentAncar Ivanhoe
Brazil
Marcos Carvalho is a Brazilian businessman who started his
career in the financial and retail consulting sectors,where he spent his first professional
decade,and in the last 25 years,he has focused on the shopping center market. he successfully
finished notable courses, such as the ODP at INSEAD and the OPM at Harvard.For a decade, he led the
Friedman Group in Brazil, establishing it as a reference in retail consulting in the country. Since
2001, he has been acting as co-president of Ancar Ivanhoe, the largest private shopping center
platform in Brazil, being a partner in commercial ventures that total more than 1 million square
meters and receive over 220 million annual visitors. Since 2006,Ancar has been associated with
Ivanhoe Cambridge
Vitor Rocha
Chief Executive OfficerRetail Mind
Portugal
At the forefront of Retail Mind Group since its foundation
in 2012, Vitor has several degrees and postgraduate qualifications, including the most recent from
Harvard Business School, in the areas of business management and real estate.
Throughout his professional path he has built up a solid knowledge of the retail industry,
particularly shopping centres, where he has begun his career. Since the bold entrepreneurial move of
creating Retail Mind, which is now present in Portugal, Spain, Colombia and Brazil, Vitor has
diversified his interests beyond retail and has increasingly partnered with some of the largest
national and international companies in the areas of retail, retail real estate and private
investment.
Leisure Hospitality Investment
Growing interest in resorts and luxury assets?
- Emerging Markets vs. Established Destinations - Is it wiser to invest in emerging leisure destinations with growth potential or established luxury hotspots with guaranteed returns?
- Resorts - Will the market remain buoyant in the medium and long term? How do investors view the asset class?
- Future Models - What other formats are gaining strength?
- Sustainability vs. Luxury - Should luxury hotels prioritize sustainability over opulence to align with growing environmental concerns?
Moderator
Mauricio
Elizondo
Director Corporativo de desarrollo
Grupo Posadas
Alejandro
Acevedo
Regional VP – Caribbean and Latin America
Marriott International
Emilio
Izquierdo Merlo
CEO
MARAEY
Mark
Keiser
President, Development
Viceroy
Pablo
Maturana
VicePresident Development Latin America and Caribbean
Hilton Worldwide
Paul
Adan
Senior Regional Vice President Development, MLAC
IHG Intercontinental Hotel Group
Mauricio Elizondo
Director Corporativo de desarrolloGrupo Posadas
Mexico
Mauricio Elizondo is the development head at Grupo Posadas,
Mexico's leading hotel company. He oversees feasibility, development and project management for
Mexico and the Caribbean. Grupo Posadas has an array of brands covering different segments in urban
locations (from economy to luxury) and all-inclusive resorts (adults and families). He has more 17
years of experience in the hospitality industry, and has led departments in different areas such as
revenue management and vacation ownership. He is based in the Mexico City office.
Alejandro Acevedo
Regional VP – Caribbean and Latin AmericaMarriott
International
USA
Mr. Acevedo is currently a Vice President of the Caribbean
and Latin America Region of International Lodging Development of Marriott International. Prior to
join Development, Mr. Acevedo was Manager in the Development Finance Department, Global Finance of
Marriott International. He was also an associate at Crown Capital Latin America, a Private Equity
Investment Fund based in New York. Previously he was a Project Leader at Promotora Cancun sunset
Clubs in Mexico. Prior to this he worked as a consultant with GTT Proyectos in their Mexico City
office. Mr. Acevedo holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico
City and an MBA from Georgetown University in Washington D.C.
Emilio Izquierdo Merlo
CEOMARAEY
Brazil
Emilio Izquierdo Merlo is CEO of MARAEY, aimed to become the
best sustainable mixed-use development in the world. The project covers a coastal area of 844
hectares and 8.5km of pristine beaches, with world class hotels, highly designed and efficient homes
and top health, education (university and school), retail, sport and entertainment facilities.
Before joining MARAEY, Emilio worked for 15 years as a consultant and investor in real estate
companies and on projects around the world, in countries like Spain, Brazil, United States, France,
Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Albania and India. Graduated in Law at the University of Navarra,
he holds several postgraduate degrees in Finance and Real Estate, in the USA, France and Spain.
Mark Keiser
President, DevelopmentViceroy
USA
Pablo Maturana
VicePresident Development Latin America and CaribbeanHilton Worldwide
USA
Pablo Maturana, Managing Director Development South America
& The Caribbean, is responsible for the development and expansion of Hilton brands in Caribbean
and South America.
Pablo brings great expertise in the real estate industry with experience in different sectors, such as, retail, multifamily and now hospitality. Working for Cencosud, one of the most relevant multi format retailers in Latin America, Pablo served in different real estate-related executive roles until he became responsible for the organic growth of the company in Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Chile and Colombia for all formats, in addition to serving in some company boards.
Pablo brings great expertise in the real estate industry with experience in different sectors, such as, retail, multifamily and now hospitality. Working for Cencosud, one of the most relevant multi format retailers in Latin America, Pablo served in different real estate-related executive roles until he became responsible for the organic growth of the company in Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Chile and Colombia for all formats, in addition to serving in some company boards.
Paul Adan
Senior Regional Vice President Development, MLACIHG Intercontinental Hotel Group
USA
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