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Caterina Locatelli
RE Director ItalyGRI Institute
Italy
Giovana
Giovana Caravetti
Head Southern Europe & FranceGRI Institute
Graduated in Advertising and Marketing from Pontifícia Universidade de Campinas. Experience in the service and sales business. Currently focused on developing relationships among entrepreneurs in the real estate market.
Responsible for the RE Club in Chile, Colombia, Argentina and Peru. Actively involved in the decisions and organization of meetings for members, and the relationship between them. Focused on bringing new members and relevant companies from the sector, to develop the Club in the Andean countries, and Argentina. Also responsible for the Hospitality sector throughout Latin America, concentrating efforts, for the main meeting of the sector at a regional level.
Julia Bearzotti
Customer Success - IberiaGRI Institute
USA
Laura
Laura Sancesario
Relationship Manager - GRI Real Estate - EuropeGRI Institute
With over 13 years of experience in an international company and with corporate events she was able to work with many levels of seniority, roles, departments, and transformation projects.
Tomas Terracini
RE Director Southern EuropeGRI Institute
Spain
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Hospitality
Shopping & Retail
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Agenda
Opening Talkshow | April 29th | 17:30 - 18:30
Investments in Southern Europe
Does the region have it all to keep its spotlight for the future?
- Regional Fundamentals - Will investment conditions in Southern Europe sustain its good momentum? Do we see more capital coming for the long-term?
- High-Potential Assets - Which sectors from resi to CRE can offer the most attractive value? Do yields favor diversity or unique choices in the region?
- Cross-Border Partnerships - How are we using local alliances and regional platforms in our benefit? How important are they when investing in SE?
- Local Challenges - What structural hurdles still limit scalability in the region? How can we navigate local realities with more ease?
Opening Talkshow | April 30th | 09:30 - 10:30
Pan-European Investment Talkshow
In a global uncertain scenario, is Spain the defensive play of dreams for investors?
- Market Sentiment - Which forces are driving Spain's current real estate momentum? Why is the country well positioned in Europe?
- Current Spanish Treasures - Which asset classes are showing the greatest promise? Are there themes emerging beyond the traditional leaders?
- Barriers & Opportunities - What hurdles still limit investment flows into Spain? What are the major challenges and how to overcome them?
- Financing Landscape - How well is the debt market looking at Spain? Are fundamentals facilitating deals and the market's general growth?
Discussion | April 30th | 11:00 -12:00
Offices
Is demand for prime a honest driver, or "move away" strategies still show up as core?
- Sector Momentum - Is office take-up here again? Are fundamentals pointing to a sustainable recovery across Spain?
- Prime vs. Secondary Assets - With capital flowing mainly into AAA buildings, how are we approaching the gap with obsolete stock?
- Core Rental Growth - Does it reflect a limited supply of high-quality space? Is it an investment opportunity for this cycle?
- Asset Reconversion - Resi or hospitality drivers are attractive, but can technical hurdles and urban restrictions be overcome?
Discussion | April 30th | 11:00 - 12:00
Hospitality Operations
In a demanding market, what strategies are securing efficiency for Spanish hotels?
- Owner–Operator Alignment - Are owners and operators aligned on opex, brand standards, and performance goals? How is the balance?
- Operational Costs - With energy and sustainability targets on the rise, how can we control expenses while adapting to new models?
- Technology & Efficiency - Are digital tools, automation and data analytics helping reduce costs and boost the guest experience
- Current Workforce Constraints - How are we tackling labor shortages and rising wages while keeping service quality competitive?
Discussion | April 30th | 11:00 - 12:00
Data Centers
When a strong demand meets structural challenges, but turns into a big opportunity?
- The Rising Demand - Has the sector moved beyond speculation to a proven investment case? Which investor profile can benefit from it?
- On Sight Capital Opportunities - Is the current risk-return balance boosting our confidence? What are the main Spanish drivers for appeal?
- Current Pipeline Challenges - Are power constraints slowing down new projects? What hurdles must be addressed to secure scalable portfolios?
- Strategic Location - How critical is site selection for success? Which regions should we prioritize as demand accelerates?
Discussion | April 30th | 12:30 - 13:30
BTS
We see the gap, but can we bridge it unlocking value for all sides?
- Market Fundamentals - With high demand and chronic undersupply, how can we identify the most resilient opportunities in BTS?
- Product Diversification - From affordable to luxury - where is capital finding the best balance between risk and return in Spain?
- Land & Construction Costs - How are land scarcity and construction expenses reshaping project viability and pricing strategies?
- Financing for BTS - Are lenders supportive of BTS projects in today’s environment, or is financing also a barrier to delivery?
Discussion | April 30th | 12:30 - 13:30
Retail
With sustained tailwinds, is the segment a sustained option for long-term investments?
- Sector Fundamentals - Is retail consolidating its position as a reliable allocation for institutional investors in Spain?
- Prime High-Street vs. Malls - With high-street retail leading demand, are traditional shopping centres still strong to stay attractive?
- Demand Forecast & Stability - Can tourism and economic growth sustain long-term performance? How resilient retail products really are?
- Attracting The Tenant - When buyers seek more than products, how are technology and experiences adding value to old formats?
Discussion | April 30th | 12:30 - 13:30
Opportunistic & Value-Add
Good time to find value in Spain's stock, pushed by uncertain market conditions?
- Distressed Opportunities - Due to market instabilities, has it been a good moment for new investments? How good are the margins and pricing?
- Finding Value in Operations - Beyond acquisitions, how much value can be unlocked through operational efficiency and repositioning strategies?
- Financing Conditions - With high costs and tight terms, is debt availability limiting value-add plays? How is the access to capital an influence?
- Reconverting the Asset - Which asset classes offer the best potential for conversion? Is it profitable, or too many hurdles remain for execution?
Discussion | April 30th | 15:00 - 16:00
Hospitality Investments
The easiest asset to commit to, or any hurdles posing a threat on new investments?
- Capital Allocation - With options in economy, mid-scale and luxury hotels, which class or region is proving more valuable for new investments?
- Yields & Performance Metrics - How are current ADR and RevPAR performance affecting decisions towards the segment? Are Spanish returns to good to be ignored?
- Investing in Asset Upgrades - In a mature and competitive Spanish market, is upgrading and upscaling the smartest way to secure the best returns?
- Main Sector Challenges - When it comes to acquiring or developing hotels in Spain, what are the significant challenges we face? And how to overcome them?
Carlo
Paguio
Director of Strategic Partnerships Europe
Hotel101 Global
David
Iriso
Co-General Manager & CIO
All Iron RE I Socimi
Diane
Daudin Clavaud
Global Director of Business Development
Nobu Hotels
Eva
Vigil
Chief Tax and Business Development Officer
Barceló Group
Grazi
Paineli
Partner & Managing Director
Limestone Capital
Pierre
Lariviere
Partner & Co-Head of Real Estate
Eurazeo
Discussion | April 30th | 15:00 - 16:00
Logistics
Should we stay core, or go for more?
- Prime Rent Growth - Is the demand for core assets a sustainable fundamental? Do we see clear opportunities in face of quality scarcity?
- The Good Location & Hubs - As investment concentrates in prime locations, can peripheral areas offer hidden potential or just higher risk?
- Value-Add Opportunities - With much of Spain’s stock outdated, are refurbishment and repositioning the smartest way to capture unmet demand?
- Last-Mile Premiums - Are last-mile assets commanding sufficiently higher rents to offset higher land costs and regulatory hurdles?
Discussion | April 30th | 15:00 - 16:00
Mixed-Use Opportunities
How keen is to invest in integration and diversity to find real success?
- Investment Thesis - Do mixed-use projects deliver a good risk-return compared to single-use assets? What are the fundamentals?
- Urban Regeneration - Is investing and revitalizing obsolete urban areas a good strategy to find opportunities? How is the cap rate?
- Asset Resilience & Tenants - How can integrating multiple assets reflects on good ocupancy rates and success? Is it a source of resilience?
- Planning & Regulations - With zoning often fragmented, are Spain’s regulatory frameworks flexible enough to support new projects?
Moderator
Paula Albaladejo
Head of Project & Development Services & Tetris South Europe
JLL
Benjamin
Richard
General Manager France, BeLux & Spain
Aareal Bank
Javier
Reguera
Director of Special Situations
Urban Input
Lucian
Azoitei
Founder & CEO
Forty Management
Pedro
Coelho
Chairman
Square Asset Management
Rishi
Khurana
Founding Partner Purestone | Real Estate Investment Mgmt, Capital Markets Advisory
Purestone Capital
Discussion | April 30th | 16:30 - 17:30
BTR
Is it the greatest solution indeed?
- Sector Main Drivers - With supply issues pushing households towards renting, has it become an obvious option due to fundamentals?
- Yields & Competition - We see BTR rising on the investment rankings, but will yields remain strong and healthy as competition intensifies?
- Development Pipeline - As inflation eases and licensing becomes more flexible, will new supply accelerate to absorb the high demand?
- The Battle for Affordability - How are we adapting returns to the sector's demand? Do we see too many pressure points on cap rates?
Alejandro
Zugasti
Director de Desarrollo Corporativo
Adapta Socios
Felipe
Perez
Head of Spain & Portugal
Praemia REIM
Ignacio
Pareja Sierra
CEO
Momentum Reim
Jaime
Moran
Managing Partner
Medan
José
Torres
Managing Director / Country Head Iberia
Barings Real Estate
Raul
Blasco
Director Bialto
Bialto
Discussion | April 30th | 16:30 - 17:30
Debt & Finance
Do we feel a new debt cycle arriving, or is uncertainty still taking place?
- Market Sentiment - How do we see the impact of current rates in the market? Is it stable enough for us to act on financing gaps?
- New Leverage Activity - Is it all core for new loans? How is the best strategy to select deals and fulfill the current capital stacks?
- Refinancing Maturities - In a context of debt maturities, is refinancing a clear option? Or still too unsafe due to market instabilities?
- Loan Structuring - Given economic uncertainty, what changes are emerging in loan covenants, LTVs and security requirements?
Alberto
López Balbas
Founder & CEO
Aexbridge Capital
Alfonso
Agulló Torres
Managing Director Real Estate
Santander AI & Deva Capital
António
Pereira Dias
Partner
Havenstone
David
Campos e Cunha
Head of Credit Ventures
Sonae Sierra
Emilio
Silvestre
Head of Origination, Managing Director, Spain
Maslow Capital
Itamar
Volkov
Managing Partner
Frux Capital
Jaime
Cano
Partner Private Debt
Alantra
Miguel
Lainez
Managing Director
Cale Street Partners
Cristina García-Peri
Senior Partner Head of Strategy and Business DevelopmentAzora
Spain
Cristina García-Peri is Senior Partner and Head of Strategy and Corporate Development for the Azora Group. Prior to joining Azora in 2011, she worked for 16 years in the investment- banking sector at both Merrill Lynch (2 years) and JP Morgan (14 years), where she held various positions across M&A and Equity Capital Markets, and for 10 year, she was Managing Director responsible for Corporate Equity Derivatives for EMEA as well as Equity Capital Markets for Spain and Portugal. Cristina holds a bachelor degree in Economics from ICADE (Spain) and an MBA from Harvard Business School (USA). Cristina is Board Member at Bankinter, a Spanish IBEX 35 banking institution, where she Chairs the Nominations and Sustainability Committee.
Donato Saponara
Head of South & West Europe, Co-Head of Investment EuropePIMCO Prime Real Estate
Italy
Experienced Head Of Real Estate with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Asset Management, Management, and Contract Negotiation. Strong finance professional graduated from Bocconi University, Milan.
Florent Danset
Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of EuropeHarbert Management Corporation - France
United Kingdom
Florent is Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Europe for Harbert’s Real Estate platform. He leads the strategic sourcing and execution of value-add investments across logistics, residential and related real asset strategies in Europe, overseeing cross-border teams and the full investment lifecycle.
Before joining Harbert, Florent was the Co-Founder and CEO of Alte, a pan-European real estate investment platform focused on thematic value-add strategies. He led corporate strategy, investments and senior management while building the firm’s capital formation, sourcing and execution capabilities across multiple sectors.
Previously, Florent held senior roles at Blackstone in the Real Estate Debt Strategies group and at Partners Group, where he helped build the European direct real estate investment platform and executed transactions across the capital stack. Over his career, he has been involved in investing more than USD 3bn of capital across European private equity real estate.
Cherine Aboulzelof
Managing Partner, Co-Head BGO Strategic Capital PartnersBGO
USA
Cherine Aboulzelof is Managing Partner & Global Co-Head for BGO Strategic Capital Partners ("BGO SCP") and sits on its global investment committee. BGO SCP provides strategic capital by way of asset and portfolio recapitalisations, structured transactions, co investments trhrough its discretionary co-mingled vehicles, and fund investments for managed accounts. Prior to joining BGO SCP platform in 2017, she has been responsible for Europe investments with two different real estate investment managers, investing across a number of real estate sectors in Europe between 2005 and 2017. She started her career in investment banking with Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley. She holds an M.B.A from INSEAD and a graduate degree from EM Lyon. She is a French, British and Lebanese citizen. Cherine serves as a Non Executive Director on the board Urban Logistics REIT.
Juan Gómez Vega
Head of Southern EuropeDFI
United Kingdom
Juan Gómez Vega is the Managing Director, Head of Southern Europe at DFI LLP (Deutsche Finance International). Joining DFI in 2020, he is instrumental in expanding the firm's real estate investment and asset management activities across Southern Europe, overseeing a portfolio of approximately €3 billion in assets. With over 15 years of experience in real estate investment and debt management across Europe, the US, and South America, Juan previously held key roles as Chief Capital Markets and Investor Relations Officer at Neinor Homes and CEO of Vilamoura World. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and is a CFA Charterholder.
Riccardo Abello
Managing Director Real EstateEurazeo
United Kingdom
Riccardo Abello serves as Partner and Co-Head of Real Estate at Eurazeo, a leading European investment firm. Based in the UK, he brings extensive expertise in real estate investment and asset management across European markets. Abello plays a key role in driving Eurazeo's real estate strategy, overseeing investment decisions and portfolio management. His experience spans institutional real estate investments, development projects, and value creation initiatives. At Eurazeo, he focuses on identifying and executing strategic real estate opportunities while managing relationships with institutional investors and stakeholders across the firm's diverse property portfolio.
Carlos Perez de Yrigoyen
Director of Business DevelopmentHipoges
Spain
Carlos Pérez de Yrigoyen is a Senior Real Estate Executive with over a decade of experience in asset management, portfolio strategy, and distressed real estate investments across Europe. He has successfully led large-scale NPL (non-performing loan) and REO (real estate owned) portfolios on behalf of leading Top Tier institutional investors, including Blackstone, Cerberus, KKR among others, managing assets valued at over €80bn.
His expertise spans the full investment lifecycle—from acquisition and underwriting to restructuring, value enhancement, and exit strategies. He combines deep financial insight with strategic leadership and a strong operational approach.
In 2025, he assumed the role of Business Development Director, where he now leads the company’s strategic growth initiatives, strengthens institutional relationships, and drives the expansion of Hipoges across existing and new markets.
Emmanuel Verhoosel
Operating PartnerSquare Sense
France
Emmanuel is an experienced CEO, board member and investor in the financial and real estate sector. After a 25 years career in investment banking and real estate with JPMorgan, ING and Natixis, he moved to the venture capital industry in 2022. He is currently an operating partner of the venture capital firm Fluxus Ventures. He is also a member of various boards of directors. Emmanuel is the late co-founder of Square Sense and was CEO of the company for 4 years. Square Sense is a leader in AI for investment and asset management. Emmanuel is passionate about education and involved in various organizations to promote entrepreneurship and innovation. He is a graduate of the University of Louvain, the London School of Economics and the London Business School.
Miguel Hernández
Director of Strategy and Corporate DevelopmentCrea Madrid Nuevo Norte
Spain
An architect trained at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid with an MBA from the Instituto de Empresa, Miguel Hernández is a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) and currently holds the position of Director of Strategy and Corporate Development at Crea Madrid Nuevo Norte. Before joining CreaMNN in 2015, he worked on major international urban projects, as well as leading renowned institutions such as the international network of real estate experts, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the real estate consulting firm Aguirre Newman.
Paula León Arias
Head of Commercial Real Estate and Hotel LendingBanco Sabadell
Spain
The first eleven years of my career took place in international banking in Real Estate Finance both in Madrid and in London (Royal Bank of Scotland and Credit Agricole). In early 2013 I joined Sareb, the Spanish bad bank, where I led the strategy and workout of a portfolio of over €40bn of Outstanding Balance for four years. After that, I moved to the Instiutional Sales team where I led the creation of the Loan Sales Chanel and after took charge of the Institutional Sales department and was also in charge of the sale of portfolios of both NPLs and REOs. In 2021 I joined Sigrun Partner as Managing Director for the Real Estate Department where I closed several transactions in Alternative Lending of Real Estate projects in Spain and Portugal.
Antón de la Rica
Co-CEOLíbere Hospitality
Spain
Antón de la Rica serves as Co-CEO of Líbere Hospitality, a leading Spanish operator specializing in tech-enabled short and medium-term accommodation. He plays a pivotal role in the company's strategic expansion across Spain and into key European markets including Portugal, Italy, Greece, and the UK. With prior experience as Investment Director at abba Hoteles, de la Rica champions Líbere's innovative "asset-light" model, combining hotel comfort with vacation rental flexibility through advanced digitalization and efficient asset management. He is instrumental in driving the company's growth, targeting €100 million in revenue by 2026, and delivering high-quality, digitally enhanced guest experiences.
Daniel Hermann
Chief Growth OfficerLimehome
Germany
Daniel Hermann serves as Chief Growth Officer at Limehome GmbH, a leading European digital hospitality company specializing in extended-stay apartments. With extensive experience in growth strategy and digital transformation within the hospitality and tech sectors, Hermann plays a pivotal role in driving Limehome's international expansion across European markets. He focuses on scaling the company's innovative apartment-hotel concept, leveraging data-driven strategies to optimize customer acquisition and retention. Under his leadership, Limehome has strengthened its position as a disruptor in the traditional hospitality industry, offering fully digitized, design-forward accommodations that cater to modern travelers and remote workers seeking flexible, long-term stays.
Dimitri Chandogin
Co-founder/ PresidentNUMA Group
Germany
Dimitri Chandogin is a Co-founder of Numa Group, the leading European digital hotel operator and technology developer. The company provides disruptive design hotels and serviced apartments for modern travellers. A trusted partner for investors, owners, and developers, NUMA uses proprietary technology-based operating solutions that largely automate operations and increase cost efficiencies and revenues. NUMA successfully operates over 8,500 units across 34 European A-cities.
François Roth
Co-FounderColonies
France
François graduated from ESSEC and Panthéon Assas university (M2 in notary law). François worked previously at Catella & Unibail-Rodamco (Investment) before launching Colonies with two other cofounders - Amaury Courbon (ex- Jaïna Capital) and Alexandre Martin (ex - Rothschild). They had a first entrepreneurship success with Gansky, a society specialized in flatsharing for students. With Colonies, they target to create a new urban housing experience for a broader audience. He is a member of the RICS.
Philip Grace
Chief Development OfficerBob W
United Kingdom
Real Estate professional & RICS member with a background in Coworking, Coliving, and Hospitality. Leading Bob W’s expansion across Europe, one of the fastest-growing, tech-enabled serviced apartment operators for 1–90 day stays. Bob W operates in 16 countries across Europe, with more than 4,500 apartments either in operation or development. We are the only carbon-neutral hospitality operator. We sign Master Leases and Management Agreements and work with investors and developers to secure funding and develop assets ranging from 25 to 200 apartments in core European markets. Backed by some of Europe’s top VC firms and UHNW family offices. Through our joint venture with OCIM, we have multiple capital partners to acquire, invest in, and develop hotel real estate across Europe.
Ted Oorbals
CEOThe Art Of Living in Spain
Spain
Ted Oorbals, CEO of The Art of Living. Has several companies in Real Estate and also in Technology. They develop Luxury villas in southern spain and they are looking for local operating partners in Spain and also developers/investors in the Hospitality and Senior Living sector
David Vidal
Director of Business Development and OperationsTech-Stone
Spain
David Vidal serves as Director of Business Development and Operations at Tech-Stone Development Services, a technology consulting firm based in Spain. With expertise in strategic business development and operational management, he focuses on driving growth initiatives and optimizing organizational processes. At Tech-Stone, David leverages his experience in the technology sector to identify new market opportunities and enhance client relationships. His role encompasses overseeing business expansion strategies while ensuring efficient operational delivery across the company's technology development services portfolio.
Paco González
Founder & PartnerCore Tech Capital.
Spain
An entrepreneur since childhood, I launched my first company just after turning 18. From that moment on, I never stopped creating projects, all of them linked to technology.
I had the honor of presiding over Eurocloud for several years, both at the European and Spanish levels, and over time I began collaborating with the most prestigious business schools, first in Spain, such as The Valley or ISDI, and later internationally, such as MIT. “Technological Keys for Digitalization” has become one of the most iconic sessions in all of them.
I entered the investment world in 2017 after the sale of Cartagon to a Dutch investment fund, which I later repurchased through Core Capital, founded by me in 2020, barely three years later.
Antonio Fernández Millán
Uniq Residential DirectorUNIQ
Spain
Antonio Fernández Millán serves as Director of Uniq Residential, a prominent Spanish real estate development company specializing in luxury residential projects. With extensive experience in the real estate sector, he oversees strategic operations and project development initiatives. At Uniq Residential, Antonio plays a key role in delivering high-quality residential developments that combine modern design with premium locations. His expertise encompasses project management, market analysis, and client relations within Spain's competitive real estate market. Under his leadership, the company continues to establish itself as a trusted name in residential development, focusing on creating exceptional living spaces that meet contemporary lifestyle demands.
Günther Haltermann
CIOAHORA ASSET MANAGEMENT
Spain
José Antonio de Pedro Cuadrado
PartnerDistrito Natural
Spain
Chief Development Officer at Distrito Natural | Partner at Fluxus Ventures
With extensive experience in the real estate sector, I specialize in advising investment funds on asset transformation and delivering innovative solutions to real estate portfolios. I have successfully managed multiple co-working and co-living projects, introducing cutting-edge strategies for portfolio enhancement.
Currently, my focus is on driving the decarbonization of the industry through timber-structure residential developments, accelerating sustainable practices for a greener future.
Education:
- MSc in Industrial Engineering, Major in Structural Engineering, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
- Bachelor of Architecture, École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture Paris Malaquais
Dilip Khullar
Managing DirectorEstabona Management
Spain
Dilip is Estabona Management’s Managing Director and has worked in Spain in the shopping centre sector for 25 years. Before establishing Estabona, Dilip held management positions in the American developer Hines where he was responsible for the development of Diagonal Mar shopping center in Barcelona and was previously Managing Director of the Canadian investment and development company TrizecHahn in Spain. Dilip currently maintains an investment company with Cadena, a U.K. based investment management company. Dilip holds undergraduate and post graduate degrees in Economics as well as an Advanced Certificate in Management and Technology Innovation from the MIT Sloan School of Business.
Miguel Lainez
Managing DirectorCale Street Partners
United Kingdom
Miguel Lainez is a Principal at Cale Street Partners, a real estate investment and finance firm focused on Western Europe and North America. Since its inception in 2014 Cale Street has raised €3.6 bn from a single sovereign wealth investor and has provided innovative structured debt and/or equity capital solutions to investors, operators and developers in 8 countries across nearly every major real estate asset class. Before joining Cale Street, Miguel was a member of Goldman Sachs EMEA Real Estate and Leisure M&A team.
Nuno Nunes
CIOSquare Asset Management
Portugal
He is now the CIO at Square AM. Former Head of Capital Markets of CBRE Lisbon. Prior to joining CBRE, Nuno worked for 7 years at AXA REAL ESTATE (2007-2015) where he started working as a Transactions and Asset Manager in the Lisbon Office, leading the implementation of the new investment and asset management strategy for the local market.
Since April 2013 Nuno was based in the Madrid office retaining the responsibility for the Portuguese Market and coordinating the asset management of a +€400M portfolio located mostly in Spain. The portfolio included Retail, Logistic, Office and Alternative Assets.
Patricia Gross
Business Development, SpainSonae Sierra
Spain
Patricia Gross is the Business Development Manager for Spain at Sonae Sierra, a position she assumed in 2025. In this role, she is responsible for driving the growth of the company's real estate services for investors and property owners across Spain. Gross brings extensive experience to her current role, having dedicated over 19 years to Corporate Communication at Sonae Sierra. She joined the company in 2006 and was instrumental in developing and implementing the corporate communication strategy, enhancing Sonae Sierra's international profile and reputation throughout Europe and Latin America. Before joining Sonae Sierra, Patricia worked in the communications and advertising sector in Madrid. She holds a Master's Degree in Marketing Management and Commercial Strategy from ESIC and a degree in Advertising, Public Relations and Communication from the Universidad Europea de Madrid.
Alejandro Adan Manes
Partner, Real EstateArcano
Spain
17 years investing and managing European Real Estate accross all asset classes. Proud to have worked for AXA Real Assets, Activum SG and currently at Arcano Partners, where I lead the Real Estate activity within its Alternative Asset Management platform.
Amroy Lal
DirectorLaSalle Investment Management
United Kingdom
Amroy is Vice President in the Value-Add Investments team at LaSalle, focusing on sourcing and executing value-add real estate transactions throughout Continental Europe and the UK across all sectors. He is a Chartered Surveyor and holds a First-Class degree in BSc Investment and Finance in Property from the University of Reading.
Eduardo Boveda Damborenea
Managing DirectorVictoria Asset Management
Spain
Eduardo Boveda Damborenea serves as Managing Director at Victoria Asset Management in Madrid, where he leads investment strategies and client portfolio management. With extensive experience in European financial markets, he specializes in asset allocation and wealth management solutions. Eduardo brings deep expertise in institutional and private client services, focusing on risk-adjusted returns and strategic investment planning. His leadership at Victoria Asset Management has contributed to the firm's growth in the Spanish and international markets, delivering comprehensive financial advisory services to high-net-worth clients and institutional investors across diverse asset classes.
Jean-Philippe Küss
Founder & CEOTrustone REIM
France
Before founding TRUSTONE REIM, Jean-Philippe was Deputy Director within the Investment team at BNP PARIBAS REAL ESTATE and led the team dedicated to Families and Institutional Investors which he had launched 10 years before.
He worked on all types operations: development, yield investment, property trading transactions and supervised more than 500 commercial Real Estate transactions. Jean-Philippe started his career structuring Real Estate investment funds. He then moved to BNP PARIBAS where he held various positions in the Real Estate market. Jean-Philippe graduated from IEP Paris and ASSAS University, Paris.
He worked on all types operations: development, yield investment, property trading transactions and supervised more than 500 commercial Real Estate transactions. Jean-Philippe started his career structuring Real Estate investment funds. He then moved to BNP PARIBAS where he held various positions in the Real Estate market. Jean-Philippe graduated from IEP Paris and ASSAS University, Paris.
Roque Rotaeche
Principal SpainHarbert Management Corporation
United Kingdom
Carlo Paguio
Director of Strategic Partnerships EuropeHotel101 Global
Spain
Carlo Paguio is a Madrid-based development and investment executive and European Director of Development at Hotel101 Global (NASDAQ: HBNB), leading the group’s pan-European expansion. Specialized in originating and structuring joint ventures for greenfield hospitality developments, partnering with developers, landowners, and institutional investors to deliver scalable, capital-efficient projects. 10+ years international experience in real estate and hospitality: deal sourcing, underwriting, cross-border execution, and senior stakeholder alignment.
David Iriso
Co-General Manager & CIOAll Iron RE I Socimi
Spain
David Iriso serves as Co-General Manager & Chief Information Officer at All Iron Group, a prominent Spanish real estate investment company (SOCIMI). In his dual leadership role, he oversees strategic operations while driving digital transformation and technology initiatives across the organization. Iriso brings extensive expertise in information systems management and corporate leadership to All Iron Group's real estate portfolio operations. His position combines operational oversight with technological innovation, positioning the company for growth in Spain's competitive real estate investment market through strategic use of data analytics and digital platforms.
Diane Daudin Clavaud
Global Director of Business DevelopmentNobu Hotels
Portugal
More than 15 years of experience, across geographies and cultures, in communications, marketing strategies and business development at a global level with exposure to a various sectors and industries, in start-up businesses, SME enterprises, at governmental and consulting offices and in International Companies. Extensive public speaking experience and relationship management skills with natural influencing instincts and proven risks assessment capabilities. A methodological strategic planner with abilities to employ structured tactics in private and public sectors in complex ecosystem and fast pacing market. Innovative and entrepreneurial business personality.
Eva Vigil
Chief Tax and Business Development OfficerBarceló Group
Spain
Head of the Tax Department at Barceló Group, overseeing the Hotels & Resorts and Travel divisions, reporting directly to the Group’s Chief Financial Officer.
Responsible for the Group’s international tax planning, advising on key tax matters related to hotel investment and divestment operations in the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and North Africa.
Grazi Paineli
Partner & Managing DirectorLimestone Capital
Portugal
Grazi Angelucci Paineli serves as Partner & Managing Director at Limestone Capital AG, a distinguished investment management firm. With extensive expertise in private equity and capital markets, she leads strategic investment initiatives and portfolio management. Her professional background encompasses cross-border transactions and alternative investments, particularly focused on European markets. At Limestone Capital, she drives business development and maintains key client relationships while overseeing investment strategies. Her leadership contributes to the firm's reputation in providing tailored investment solutions and capital advisory services to institutional and private clients across Portugal and international markets.
Pierre Lariviere
Partner & Co-Head of Real EstateEurazeo
France
Pierre Larivière est Partner & Co-Head of Real Estate chez Eurazeo, l'une des principales sociétés d'investissement européennes. Fort d'une expertise approfondie dans l'immobilier et le private equity, il dirige les stratégies d'investissement immobilier du groupe. Diplômé d'écoles de commerce prestigieuses, il possède une solide expérience dans le développement et la gestion d'actifs immobiliers à travers l'Europe. Chez Eurazeo, il supervise un portefeuille diversifié d'investissements immobiliers et contribue activement à la croissance et à la transformation digitale du secteur. Son leadership et sa vision stratégique font de lui un acteur reconnu du marché immobilier français et européen.
Félix Llorente Sanz
CEOWilcox
Spain
8000 residential units developed; Logistics: 300000 m2 developed, 2.250.000m2 GLA under development; 50000m2 retail high street under management; 28000m2 GLA healthcare/housing for seniors; 120 student housing units recently open. TRAINING: • IESE - Senior Business Management Program • Bachelor of Business Administration and Management. • Technician in Business Administration and Management • Master in Financial Management • High Executive program RE Management and Valuations • High Executive degree grade: Private equity and structured finance • Executive Administration Program. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: • General Director of Wilcox Group • Vice President of AEDHE • Member of the Board of Directors of CEIM • Member of ULI and ICSC.
Gregory Vinson
Partner- LogisticsEQT Real Estate
Spain
Greg Vinson joined EQT Real Estate in November 2019 as Portfolio Manager for the firm's European industrial core funds. He has over 15 years of experience investing in the logistics sector.
Prior to joining EQT Exeter, Mr. Vinson served as Senior Director of Clarion Gramercy where he was responsible for sourcing, negotiating and closing logistics investments throughout Europe. Previously, Mr. Vinson was based in the US where he managed European and US transactions for Gramercy Property Trust and CBRE Global Investors.
Mr. Vinson holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is fluent in Spanish.
Joan Vidiella
Managing PartnerSpinnia
Spain
Joan is the Managing Partner of Spinnia, a leading real estate investment manager mainly focussed in Spain, Portugal and Florida (USA), sourcing, executing and managing opportunities for a broad base of international institutional investors in the industrial/logistics and hospitality sectors, eventually coinvesting in the opportunities. Through his 30-year career of real estate investment and development experience in Europe, the Americas and the Middle East, Joan has been active across various asset classes including industrial, office, mixed use, and residential, totalling a track record of almost €4 Bn of investments. Joan holds a BA (UB, Barcelona), and an MBA-MIM (ESADE, Barcelona).
Juan José Vera Villamayor
CEOValfondo
Spain
As Founder and CEO of Valfondo, he leads one of Spain’s leading logistics asset management firms, with a presence in three European countries and nearly €2 billion in assets under management. With more than 25 years of industry experience, he has transformed Valfondo from a logistics developer into a European benchmark in multi-manager logistics fund management, combining innovation, sustainability and strategic vision. His leadership is distinguished by a human-centred approach, focused on creating value and promoting projects with a positive social impact.
Paula Albaladejo
Head of Project & Development Services & Tetris South EuropeJLL
Spain
Paula Albaladejo serves as Head of Project & Development Services & Tetris South Europe at JLL, a leading global commercial real estate services company. Based in Spain, she oversees strategic project management and development initiatives across Southern European markets. With extensive expertise in real estate project delivery and workspace solutions, Paula leads cross-functional teams to execute complex commercial developments. Her role encompasses managing Tetris operations, JLL's workplace strategy and design division, focusing on innovative workspace solutions and tenant improvements. Paula brings significant experience in real estate development, project management, and client relationship management to drive business growth and operational excellence across JLL's Southern European portfolio.
Benjamin Richard
General Manager France, BeLux & SpainAareal Bank
France
Benjamin Richard is the General Manager of Aareal Paris Branch. Since joining Aareal in 2006, Benjamin has held various positions within the bank and has worked on a wide range of financings secured against all class of assets: office, logistics, retail, residential and hotel.
Javier Reguera
Director of Special SituationsUrban Input
Spain
Javier Reguera serves as Director of Special Situations at Urban Input, a Spanish urban development and real estate consulting firm. Based in Spain, he specializes in complex real estate transactions and strategic project management. Reguera brings expertise in identifying and managing challenging urban development opportunities, distressed assets, and non-performing real estate portfolios. His role involves analyzing market conditions, structuring innovative solutions for problematic properties, and coordinating with stakeholders to maximize asset value. At Urban Input, he contributes to the company's mission of providing comprehensive urban planning and real estate advisory services across Spanish markets.
Lucian Azoitei
Founder & CEOForty Management
Romania
Licensed in Law and having earned an MBA degree, with an extensive experience of more than 22 years in real estate developing. Starting with the year 2000, he has chosen entrepreneurship, founding companies that are part of the PAZO Group & Forty Management, representative as a model of successful and visionary business. Often quoted as an authority on the market, with numerous listings in the press, his professional background positions him as an expert in the Romanian real estate market evolution.
Forty Management is a real estate developer of mixed-use project and green urban reconvesion. We seek to create places that inspire, projects where vision and thoughtful design add lasting value.
Pedro Coelho
ChairmanSquare Asset Management
Portugal
55 years, married 2 sons From 2002 - 2017 Square Asset Management - Partner; 1,5 Billion under management in all sectors for retail and institutional clients : Managing the highest Portuguese performance balanced portfolio over the last 8 years in a row according to MSCI/IPD; from 1990 - 2000 ESAF Espírito Santo Activos Financeiros SGPS - Real Estate Managing Director Investments: Portugal, Brazil, Russia.
Rishi Khurana
Founding Partner Purestone | Real Estate Investment Mgmt, Capital Markets AdvisoryPurestone Capital
United Kingdom
Based in London, Rishi joined Purestone Capital as Managing Partner in 2025. Purestone is a private investment firm with a primary focus on real estate in the UK and the Iberian Peninsula.
Rishi is an experienced senior executive with over 15 years’ experience in real estate and finance, and currently also serves as a Board Advisor to LandlordInvest, an FCA authorised Peer-to-peer lending platform. Prior to joining Purestone, Rishi founded OCIM, an investment manager with direct mandates in the UK, Ireland, Portugal and Poland across Office, Build-To-Suit and BTR. He has represented Sidra Capital as FD, a Middle Eastern family office with over £1bn in assets under management. He has extensive financial services experience, having worked at Deloitte, KPMG and HSBC across a range of functions, including transaction services, asset management and financial services.
Alejandro Zugasti
Director de Desarrollo CorporativoAdapta Socios
Spain
Alejandro has 20+ years of experience in corporate finance, M&A and RE management. He has worked in Procter & Gamble, Merrill Lynch Investment Banking and KPMG Corporate Finance.
His passion for real estate began with projects in Brazil, Canada and Argentina working as CFO of a development company. Since 2016, he is focused on the local Spanish market and advised Round Hill Capital on the acquisition, positioning and sale of the first phases of Palo Alto Marbella.
He advised special situations fund VGO Capital Partners in the acquisition of NPLs within the Aifos bankruptcy collateralized by hotel properties in Puerto Banús and also advised VGO in the acquisition of the Duquesa New Golf sector. As asset manager for VGO, he has coordinated repossessions, advanced in the urban planning processes and advised on strategic options for the assets.
He has worked with Norwegian company Ambera in the conceptual design and pre-marketing of lifestyle real estate products targeted to active adult communities in Scandin
Felipe Perez
Head of Spain & PortugalPraemia REIM
Spain
As Head of Praemia REIM Spain, I lead investment and asset management strategies across healthcare, residential, education, and hospitality sectors, with a strong focus on alternative and sustainable real estate.
With over a decade of experience, I’ve held key roles at Icade Santé, Savills, and Quirónsalud, specializing in asset management, capital markets, and healthcare real estate. I was responsible for launching Icade Santé’s operations in Iberia (now Praemia REIM Care) and for building the healthcare practice at Savills Spain.
Today, I manage a portfolio of over €900 million and oversee institutional capital raising for pan-European funds.
Ignacio Pareja Sierra
CEOMomentum Reim
Spain
Ignacio is a founding partner of Momentum REIM and responsible for business development since 2008. He studied Law at ICADE and Business Administration at UNED and has a Master in SME Management from EOI and a Master in Real Estate Management from ICADE. From 2004 to 2012 he has been a Postgraduate Professor at ICADE. In 2000 he began his professional career in the RE consultancy division of Arthur Andersen, and after years of experience in the sector he held the position of CEO in Grupo Gesfesa and Deputy Managing Director in Grupo Vemusa, RE companies focused on residential and tertiary development business. MOMENTUM was born in 2008 with the conviction that the change of cycle would generate good opportunities for the RE business.
Jaime Moran
Managing PartnerMedan
Spain
Jaime leads investment and asset management at Medan — overseeing new and existing investments in our platforms as well as developing new investment thesis and integrated platforms. The firm was founded as a management buyout from Dunas Capital RE division, through a partnership of professionals with a long-lasting relationship in the Spanish RE investment, management and development space. We institutionalise local opportunities and allow international partners to achieve outsized risk-return potential by accessing untapped pockets of value, through active asset management and thematic approaches.
José Torres
Managing Director / Country Head IberiaBarings Real Estate
Spain
Focus on sourcing and execution of Real Estate investment opportunities through all asset clases.
Strong network of contacts and extensive transaction and asset management experience in assets and portfolios.
Expertise covers deal origination, financial and strategic analysis, due diligence, negotiation, financing, asset management, restructuring, and disposal for single asset and portfolio deals.
Raul Blasco
Director BialtoBialto
Spain
Raúl Blasco holds a degree in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Finance Management from Pompeu Fabra University. Raúl worked as a senior auditor in Ernst & Young for four years, when he passed CFA Level I. He joined Urban Input in 2018 and has been involved in real estate acquisitions and asset management in office and residential projects, currently being focused in the Build to Rent sector. Bialto is a platform dedicated to the acquisition, development, and management of residential rental properties. It is currently one of the leading residential rental platforms in Spain, managing a portfolio of 3,645 newly built homes, including both market-rate and regulated-price units, located in Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, as well as their respective metropolitan areas.
Alberto López Balbas
Founder & CEOAexbridge Capital
Spain
Aexbridge Capital, a Madrid/London based privately held investment firm specialised in direct lending, asset backed distressed debt and other unique special situations, primarily in western Europe. Alberto is the Co-founder of URBANIA INTERNATIONAL, a real estate private equity firm with over €1 billion under management. Mr. Lopez has been involved in over €2 billion of opportunistic, value add and debt real estate investing in Europe. Mr. Lopez received an International MBA from EM Lyon & EOI and has a Bachelor’s degree of Economics.
Alfonso Agulló Torres
Managing Director Real EstateSantander AI & Deva Capital
Spain
Alfonso Agullo oversees real estate credit origination and investment at Santander Alternative Investments and works under across real estate credit functions in Deva-SAI, with a Southern European focus.
He has over 20 years of experience in real estate. Before joining SAI in 2023, he spent 16 years in Banco Santander Corporate Investment Banking where Alfonso was Head of Commercial Real Estate and Head of Collaboration Revenues Structured Finance
In his previous role, he was in charge of the origination, analysis and negotiation of Real Estate financing originating and structuring deals totaling more than €8bn in Commercial Real Estate. Prior to joining Grupo Santander, Alfonso held various positions, he was relationship banker of construction companies and worked in the project finance team at Bankia.
António Pereira Dias
PartnerHavenstone
Portugal
António Pereira Dias is a Partner at Havenstone Capital, a leading European venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology investments. With extensive experience in venture capital and private equity, he specializes in identifying and nurturing high-growth startups across various sectors including fintech, healthtech, and enterprise software. Based in Portugal, António plays a key role in Havenstone's investment strategy and portfolio management, leveraging his deep understanding of European markets and emerging technologies. His expertise spans deal sourcing, due diligence, and post-investment support, helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses internationally. António is recognized for his strategic vision and commitment to supporting innovative companies that drive digital transformation across Europe.
David Campos e Cunha
Head of Credit VenturesSonae Sierra
Spain
David Campos e Cunha serves as Head of Credit Ventures at Sierra Portugal, part of Sonae Sierra, a leading European shopping center developer and manager. In his role, he oversees credit operations and venture initiatives, contributing to the company's expansion and financial strategy across Portugal and international markets. With expertise in real estate finance and investment management, Campos e Cunha plays a key role in driving Sierra Portugal's growth in the competitive retail real estate sector, leveraging his experience in credit analysis and venture development to support the company's strategic objectives.
Emilio Silvestre
Head of Origination, Managing Director, SpainMaslow Capital
Spain
Itamar Volkov
Managing PartnerFrux Capital
Spain
Frux Capital is a pan-European debt fund offering a full spectrum of capital solutions, from senior loans to preferred equity. The firm specializes in flexible, tailored financing for real estate companies, investors, and developers, supporting transactions across diverse asset classes and geographies. Itamar Volkov, Founder of Frux Capital, brings over 20 years of real estate investment expertise across equity and debt. He has held senior leadership roles in real estate companies and funds, and holds a B.A. in Economics as well as an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Jaime Cano
Partner Private DebtAlantra
Spain
Alantra Private Debt manages directly and indirectly c.€1.2bn in AuM focused on the European mid-market with different debt strategies including RE debt, corporate direct lending and special opportunities. Alantra Debt Funds are among the most active in its segment, having closed more than 40 transactions over the last five years in Europe. In RE debt, Alantra Private Debt provides senior (single-digit all-in cost) and/or subordinated financing of all the asset classes (logistic, office, retail, hotel, coliving, other alternative, etc.) including development financing. Jaime Cano is partner in Alantra Private Debt since 2017. Prior to joining Alantra, Jaime was the Head of Real Estate Structured Finance for Iberia in Société Générale CIB.
Miguel Lainez
Managing DirectorCale Street Partners
United Kingdom
Miguel Lainez is a Principal at Cale Street Partners, a real estate investment and finance firm focused on Western Europe and North America. Since its inception in 2014 Cale Street has raised €3.6 bn from a single sovereign wealth investor and has provided innovative structured debt and/or equity capital solutions to investors, operators and developers in 8 countries across nearly every major real estate asset class. Before joining Cale Street, Miguel was a member of Goldman Sachs EMEA Real Estate and Leisure M&A team.
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