GRI Hospitality Europe 2026

Andreas Ewald is Head of Hotel Germany at Colliers and a member of the leadership team of the firm’s EMEA Hospitality Practice Group. With more than 25 years of international experience in real estate and hospitality advisory, he is widely recognized for his strategic expertise across hotel investment, consulting, and transactions. Prior to joining Colliers, he was a Founding Partner at Engel & Völkers, where he established and led the Hotel Consulting division. He previously held senior leadership roles at EY, heading the Hamburg real estate office and leading hotel advisory services across the DACH region. Earlier in his career, he worked with Arthur Andersen and PKF in London.

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.

Namid is the Senior Managing Director and co-founder of EQ Hotels, with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry underwriting, acquiring, and managing hospitality assets across North America, Asia, and Europe.

Mr. Savoia has over 20 years of experience in finance and real estate and closed deals for over Euro 8 billion covering capital markets, M&A, real estate and structured debt. He is Chairman and CEO of Three Stars Capital Partners. Mr. Savoia also headed Merrill Lynch Real Estate Finance in Italy. Before then, Mr. Savoia worked at Morgan Stanley, in M&A, Securitization and Real Estate. He also spent 3 years at Dresser Industries in Houston (TX). Mr. Savoia graduated from Università Cattolica Milan and was awarded with Premio Gemelli as “Best Graduate of the 1995 Class”. He also holds an MBA in Finance from HBU in Houston (TX).

Aziz Francis is the founder of Brook Lane Capital, an Investment and Asset Management platform focusing on real estate, credit and special situations with more than €1.7Bn of gross assets under management. Previously to Brook Lane Capital, Aziz was a partner at Spinnaker Capital in charge of European EM distressed and special situations. Aziz started his career at Morgan Stanley in the principal investments team in London. He studied at HEC in Paris

Brian Betel serves as Head of Direct Transactions at ActivumSG UK Advisors Limited, where he leads strategic investment initiatives and transaction execution. With extensive experience in private equity and direct investment management, Betel specializes in identifying and structuring complex financial transactions across diverse sectors. His expertise encompasses deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management, contributing to ActivumSG's growth as a prominent investment advisory firm. Betel brings deep knowledge of European markets and cross-border transactions, positioning him as a key leader in the firm's direct investment strategy and client advisory services.

Filippo Belvederi is the CEO and Founder of Greywall Capital Partners and has served as a member of the investment committees of several real estate funds.

Rami is a Partner & MD of Orion located in London. Since joining Orion in 2002, he has been involved in acquisitions, asset mgmt and realizations for the Orion European RE Funds across Europe with a particular focus on larger corporate transactions, pan-European portfolios, debt acquisitions, restructurings, hotel & retail investments. This includes active involvement in investments such as Infracity in Stockholm, Puerto Venecia or Sotogrande in Spain, the equity participation in Société Foncière Lyonnaise or the debt acquisition & restructuring of the Spanish company Inmobiliara Colonial. Before joining Orion he was an associate at Arthur Andersen within the transaction support team, advising large corporations on their RE strategies.

Ryan is CIO and Head of Europe of Trinity Investments. Mr. Donn is responsible for leading Trinity’s transactional activity, including due diligence, acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Donn worked for Hotel Capital Advisers, Inc., Lehman Brothers, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. He is a former instructor of New York University’s graduate hospitality program.

Sven Küstermann serves as Director Real Estate Expansion at Numa Group, a leading hospitality technology company specializing in aparthotels and serviced apartments. In his role, he oversees strategic real estate expansion initiatives across European markets, identifying and securing prime locations for Numa's growing portfolio of properties. With extensive experience in real estate development and hospitality sector growth, Küstermann plays a crucial role in Numa's mission to revolutionize urban accommodation through technology-driven solutions. His expertise in market analysis and property acquisition has contributed to the company's rapid expansion across major European cities, supporting Numa's vision of providing seamless, digitally-enhanced hospitality experiences.

Theodor has taken on the role of Managing Partner in Arbireo Hospitality Invest with the focus on acquiring and repositioning Hotel Assets for its pool of investors. Theodor is also Managing Partner in Value One Arbireo Hospitality, a development and management platform that develops and operates hotels in Europe. Theodor is Co-founder and acted as its first President of HAMA Europe. Presently he serves as Director on the Supervisory Board.

As Managing Director, Luxury and Lifestyle for Driftwood Capital, Alinio brings his 25+ years of luxury and lifestyle hospitality experience to lead Driftwood Capital’s further expansion into these segments, as well as to support Driftwood Hospitality’s management and operating expertise in highly-amenitized, service-focused and mixed-use properties.

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.

Linda is a seasoned investment management leader with 25+ years of experience across private equity and credit commercial real estate investments. As Head of Investor Solutions at Mohari, Linda is responsible for establishing and leading the firm's investor solutions platform. Prior to joining Mohari, Linda served as Executive Vice President at Reliant Real Estate, where she managed investor relations and capital raising. Before Reliant, Linda was Executive Vice President & Partner at Quadrant Real Estate Advisors, overseeing its European operations, served on its executive team, and raised institutional capital across multiple jurisdictions. Core Competencies: Investor relations & capital raising, fundraising compliance and regulatory strategy, capital markets intelligence.

Business Administrator, Master in Real Estate & Hotel Investment. More than 10 years of experience in business leadership, performing senior management roles in various sectors. Ability to combine commercial and financial experience and strategic vision to produce final results and demonstrated financial strength. Leader in comprehensive company strategy, through the generation of plans that ensure business sustainability in the medium and long term, guaranteeing the achievement of income and profitability objectives.

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.

Fabrizio Grena is the Co-Founder and CEO of Emerald Pine Capital, an independent investor and operating partner focused on real estate, special-situations, sport infrastructure and real asset investing across Europe. The firm partners with best-in-class operators and institutional investors to unlock value in situations requiring creativity, speed, and hands-on asset management. Prior to founding Emerald Pine, Fabrizio spent two decades at Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and Merrill Lynch in senior real-estate and special-situations investing roles. ​Fabrizio holds an MSc in Finance from Bocconi University in Milan.

Daniel Johansson serves as Director of Development and Acquisitions at Cheval Collection, driving the company's global expansion and portfolio growth across Luxury Serviced Apartments and Branded Residences. With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, his expertise spans development strategy, hotel management agreements, branded residences and master planning hotel projects.

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.

Donato Piscuoglio is the Head of Real Estate Italy at Europa Investimenti, a position he assumed in 2022. In this role, he is instrumental in defining Arrow Global Group's real estate investment strategy in Italy, with a focus on distressed assets. Piscuoglio brings extensive experience, having previously served as Head of Real Estate Transaction Management at CDP Immobiliare and Head of Transactions – Southern Europe at Generali Real Estate. His career began with reputable Italian real estate firms such as Pirelli Real Estate and Gabetti. Donato holds an Economics degree from Federico II University and a Master's in Financing Tools for Real Estate Transactions from Bocconi University, reflecting his deep industry expertise.

Founder of ELT Group, a diversified investment group operating across finance, real estate, hospitality, and tourism. Under his leadership, the company has delivered landmark developments, established strategic partnerships with global hospitality brands including Barceló and Wyndham, and expanded its presence across Georgia. He also serves as Chairman of the International Investment & Finance Committee at BCAGC, promoting international investment and sustainable economic growth.

Giampiero Schiavo is CEO and shareholder of Castello SGR SpA. Before joining Castello in 2007, Mr Schiavo spent 7 years at E. Capital Partners, where he was partner and member of the BoD. He started his career in 1997 at Gruppo RE. Mr Schiavo graduated with a business degree from Università L. Bocconi. Castello currently manages 40 RE funds for an overall asset under management of 2,6 Billion Euro. The Funds managed by Castello SGR target a wide range of investments including development projects.

At the helm of Ando Living, my focus is on revolutionizing the serviced apartment sector by fostering a community that blends business, leisure, and local culture. With over three and a half years of steering Ando Living, I've cultivated a unique lifestyle-oriented approach to hospitality that resonates with travelers and residents alike. My expertise in business planning and asset management has been pivotal in shaping this vision. My tenure at Optylon Krea extends over six and a half years, during which I have played a crucial role in managing funds and driving real estate projects in Portugal. The creation of a joint venture that advises five funds with a combined equity of €200 million is a testament to my proficiency in investment management. We've achieved a gross development value of about €500 million, highlighting a commitment to strategic growth and innovative development in the real estate domain.

Ricardo Pucci joined Galli on 2015 as CEO, the 3rd generation of the family in the business, and is responsible for overseeing operations in Brazil, US and Portugal. Before joining the family business he was Brazil RE Executive for Microsoft, Brazil Real Estate and Site Operations and Latam Strategy Executive for IBM. Prior he worked for Safra Bank and Natura Cosmetics. He is a Civil Engineer and has a Master's Degree from Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo.

Sassan Haji serves as Managing Director at Deutsche Bank AG in the United Kingdom, where he brings extensive expertise in financial services and investment banking. In his leadership role, he oversees strategic initiatives and client relationships, contributing to the bank's operations in the UK market. His position reflects significant experience in global banking operations and financial markets. At Deutsche Bank, one of the world's leading investment banks, Haji plays a key role in driving business growth and maintaining the institution's competitive position in the financial sector.

CEO of Atlas Real Estate Analytics and Professor at ESCP Business School Madrid

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.

Chiara Bonato is Business Development Manager at LVG Hotel Collection, where she leads hotel development and deal origination across Italy. She focuses on lease, management and franchise agreements, investor relations, and hospitality transactions with owners, developers, and real estate investors. Previously, she worked at B&B Hotels Italia on hotel acquisitions and conversions. She holds a Master's in Tourism Economics & Management from CISET & Ca' Foscari University of Venice.

Experienced Co-Founder with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Hospitality Industry, Serviced Apartments, Marketing, Management and Start-ups. Strong business development professional with a Master’s Degree focused in Business Administration and Management from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.

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.

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.

Sergio Talarewitz is Senior Advisor at EPISODE, where he supports the group’s international expansion strategy and the development of relationships with investors, developers, and strategic advisors. With a career defined by company growth and transformation, he was previously Partner and Managing Director at Momentum REIM, where he played a key role in establishing the firm as one of the leading players in the European flex living sector. During this period, he worked alongside the founding partners on the development and subsequent divestment of two major portfolios, in collaboration with leading operators and institutional investors including Node Living, Greystar, Bain Capital, and King Street.

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.

Nearly25 years of experience in hotel development in various senior management positions. From 1995 to 2003 Director Development of ACCOR Hotels in Germany and Austria, from 2003-2011 Director Development of Motel One Group for European development of these Budget Design Hotels. In 2011 I joined TUI Hotels & Resorts, but after strategic change in hotel business I started in 2013 as Managing Director Development for Vienna based Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences, being responsible for the growth of Falkensteiner in CEE. In 2017 I returned to TUI Group to manage the growth of Tui own hotels & resorts worldwide, especially TUI Blue, Club Robinson and Club Magic Life

Edoardo Ceffa is Business Development Manager at LVG Hotel Collection, where he leads hotel acquisitions, deal origination, and investor relations, structuring hospitality investment and management transactions. A Professor of International Economics and Finance and a TEDx speaker, he is also a licensed real estate and business broker. Edoardo holds a PhD in International Economics and Sustainable Finance and an Executive MBA, complemented by postgraduate specializations in Venture Capital & Startup Investing and Healthcare Management. A serial entrepreneur who has co-founded successful ventures in the education and maritime sectors, he combines academic rigor, financial expertise, and hands-on transaction experience to support investors, operators, and institutions across hospitality, real estate, and alternative assets.

Investing in corporate and real estate backed special situations and private equity opportunities across Europe

Vice President Development & Asset Management

As a Managing Director at BWH Hotels, he leads the EMEA Development Team and oversees the growth of their markets. With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, he has worked in various roles and environments, ranging from upscale properties to large complex hotels, and from individual owners to international chains. His core competencies include hospitality, business management, people management, and cross-cultural communication. He is passionate about delivering exceptional service and value to guests, partners, and stakeholders. Working with a diverse and talented team of hoteliers, he strives to create a positive and productive culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence. His mission is to expand the presence and reputation of BWH Hotels in the EMEA region and contribute to the success and sustainability of the global hospitality enterprise.