Industrial & Logistics GRI Latin America 2024

KEYNOTE
Thomas McDonald
Managing Partner and Co-Founder
Jaguar Growth Partners
Thomas McDonald
Thomas McDonald
Managing Partner and Co-FounderJaguar Growth Partners
USA
MP and Co-Founder of Jaguar Growth Partners, an investment firm based in Miami with affiliated offices in Latam & Asia. Founded in 2013 with Gary Garrabrant, the firm focuses on real estate investments with a partner-centric and collaborative approach, blending entrepreneurship with institutional standards. Jaguar manages funds targeting Latam and sector-specific U.S. investments, with a portfolio spanning five countries and various property sectors. McDonald leads the Americas strategy and holds multiple leadership roles, including Chairman of Logistics Properties of the Americas. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, he has a degree from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
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Javier Duerto
Javier Duerto
Head of Sales, MexicoGRI Institute
Colombia
Graduated in Business Administration from Universidad Tecnologica del Centro. With a Master's Degree in Marketing Management and Development of International Markets from EAE Business School in Spain. Experience development markets sales business in Latam. Responsible for the RE Club as Director of Mexico. Focused on developing relationships among entrepreneurs in the real estate market.
About the Industrial & Logistics GRI Latin America 2024
 

In a context where nearshoring is accelerating and the needs in industrial-logistical development are rapidly emerging, GRI Club members and high-level sector leaders will come together over two days to seize the wave of opportunities that the context brings.

How to prepare for efficiently developing industrial assets? What does the investor look for and demand in partnerships? What are the keys to business success? Where should the focus be placed? What are the main challenges in the environment and how to overcome them?

The gathering will bring together senior executives and C-level professionals, investors, banks, funds, and developers from Latin America to discuss the main sector trends, preferred assets, investment models, financing availability, and more.

Join this meeting and connect with business partners in an informal, high-level, closed-door environment.

 
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Keynote Speaker

Thomas McDonaldManaging Partner
Thomas McDonald is Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Jaguar Growth Partners, an investment management firm focused on real estate companies and operating platforms. Founded in 2013 with Gary Garrabrant, Jaguar is known for its collaborative, partner-centric approach, optimizing value and achieving liquidity. The firm has a strong track record in growth markets, blending entrepreneurship with high institutional standards.

McDonald is Director of Jaguar's Advisory Board, Chairman of Logistics Properties of the Americas, and Director of several other companies. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, he graduated from the University of Notre Dame and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago.
What you will find

High-level international networking

Connect with senior executives and C-level leaders from the region in an informal setting.

Private meetings

GRI Club will provide support to introduce you to potential business partners and coordinate one-to-one meetings.

Participative debates

Be part of informal, closed-door discussions on the most relevant topics of the moment.

 
SITE VISITS
VYNMSA Santa Catarina Industrial Park
 
VYNMSA
 
 
Dominio Cumbres
 
Terra Regia
 
 
Visitas Técnicas | 12:30 - 21:00
Close See complete schedule
29 de octubre - Monterrey

12:30 - 12:45 | Punto de encuentro: JW Marriott Hotel Monterrey Valle, Mexico
12:45 - 13:15 | Traslado
13:15 - 14:00 | Oficina Terra Regia: Intro y Detalle del recorrido
14:00 - 14:30 | Traslado
14:30 - 15:45 | Visita técnica - Dominio + Terra Parks
15:45 - 16:30 | Traslado
16:30 - 18:00 | Vynmsa: Visita técnica - Parque logístico Santa Catarina + Nave industrial
18:00 - 18:30 | Traslado
19:00 - 21:00 | Cocktail 
Keynote Speaker Session | 30 October | 10:00 - 11:00

Latin American Panorama

Pole of opportunities for industrial - logistics development

  • Global Vision and Latin American Reality - What is the context of the asset? Where are the opportunities?
  • Game-changers - How to adapt to the tenant of the future? What are the key factors in new developments? How important is technology and sustainability?
  • Investor's perspective - What do they look for when they invest? What are the “non-negotiables” when it comes to allocating capital and initiating new projects? What are the preferred regions and asset classes?
Discussion | 30 October | 11:45 - 12:45

Urban logistics and Last Mile

What are the opportunities in large cities

Co-chairs
Francisco MuñozCBRE Moderator
Carlos JimenezMijares, Angoitia, Cortes y Fuentes
Eduardo NeumanInterlogix
Jorge FabrisNewmark - Mexico
Luis DoncelVivo Grupo Inmobiliario
Monica Rivera LinaresIndupark
Robert L. Dragoo MAILOGAN Valuation

Tenants

Where are the demands headed?

Co-chairs
Javier LomelínColliers International Moderator
Alfredo GiorganaJLL - Mexico
Gerardo HerreraStana Desarrollos Integrales
Gerardo Ramirez LaddagaCitius Advisory Group
Jeronimo Garcia De BrahiGrupo Forem
Samuel BermudezGensler

Urban logistics and Last Mile

What are the opportunities in large cities

  • Impact of e-commerce growth - How are cities adapting? What last-mile logistics models are arising to meet this demand?
  • Development in large cities - How can space be optimized in new developments? How does urban regulation impact development, and what public policies could promote innovation and efficiency?
  • Projecting the supply chain - What is the ideal model for logistics hubs and convenience points?
Moderator
Francisco Muñoz
Senior Vice President
CBRE
Carlos Jimenez
Partner
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortes y Fuentes
Eduardo Neuman
Founder & CEO
Interlogix
Jorge Fabris
Executive Managing Director
Newmark - Mexico
Luis Doncel
CEO & Partner Residential, Commercial and Industrial, Mexico
Vivo Grupo Inmobiliario
Monica Rivera Linares
Vice President
Indupark
Robert L. Dragoo MAI
Managing Partner
LOGAN Valuation
Francisco Muñoz
Francisco Muñoz
Senior Vice PresidentCBRE
Mexico
Francisco Muñoz is a Senior Vice President of Industrial and Logistics at CBRE México. He is a distinguished expert in the Mexican industrial and logistics real estate market, offering profound insights into its evolution and growth, including the significant impact of trade agreements and the development of industrial parks. Muñoz's expertise covers nearshoring trends and the expansion of logistical infrastructure across Mexico, with his perspectives often featured in industry reports and discussions.
Carlos Jimenez
Carlos Jimenez
PartnerMijares, Angoitia, Cortes y Fuentes
Mexico
Carlos Jiménez is a Partner at Mijares Angoitia Cortés y Fuentes S.C. (MACF), one of Mexico's leading law firms. With extensive experience in corporate law and business transactions, he provides strategic legal counsel to domestic and international clients across various industries. Carlos specializes in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial matters, contributing to MACF's reputation as a premier legal advisor in the Mexican market. His expertise and leadership have been instrumental in guiding complex cross-border transactions and helping clients navigate Mexico's evolving regulatory landscape.
Eduardo Neuman
Eduardo Neuman
Founder & CEOInterlogix
Mexico
Founder and CEO of the first developer fund in LATAM focused on the development of Vertical Logistic Parks to address the last mile of the supply chain, 18 years of experience in the development, sale, lease, and operation of residential, commercial, and logistics properties in Mexico. Over 1,500 apartments developed, 8 strip malls, and 5 logistic parks.
Jorge Fabris
Jorge Fabris
Executive Managing DirectorNewmark - Mexico
Mexico
Jorge Fabris joined Newmark in March 2017 as Managing Director in the firm’s Mexico City office, being his specialty the industrial services operations; before this, Mr. Fabris was in Colliers International from 2008 to February 2017 as Industrial Broker. Since then, Mr. Fabris had the opportunity to close representative transactions all across Mexico, and some operations in Latin America (Brazil & Central America), getting a complete knowledge of different industrial markets.
Luis Doncel
Luis Doncel
CEO & Partner Residential, Commercial and Industrial, MexicoVivo Grupo Inmobiliario
Mexico
CEO & Partner at Vivo Grupo Inmobiliario, with 14 years developing residential and commercial/industrial assets in Quintana Roo and Mexico’s southeast. LLB & BBA from ICADE (Madrid); MBA from IPADE and CEIBS (Shanghai). Currently in Harvard’s OPM program and a YPO member. At GRI Mexico, open to co-investment and partnerships to scale high-quality, self-operated projects.
Monica Rivera Linares
Monica Rivera Linares
Vice PresidentIndupark
Peru
Robert L. Dragoo MAI
Robert L. Dragoo MAI
Managing PartnerLOGAN Valuation
Mexico
Robert is an MAI and MRICS certified appraiser and a Managing Partner at LOGAN, a commercial real estate valuation, appraisal, and consulting company focused on institutional clients in Latin America including Colombia, Peru, Mexico, and Costa Rica. LOGAN covers all commercial asset types including office, industrial, logistic, retail, land, hotel, healthcare – hospital, multifamily, self-storage, and has offices in Bogota, Mexico City, and Lima. LOGAN’s differentiators are: - Credentials (2 MAI certified appraisers, 3 RICS members, and local designations) - Confidentiality (no brokerage limitation) - Customer Service (One point of regional contact and standard of quality).

Tenants

Where are the demands headed?

  • Navigating the market - How is supply vs. demand in relation to tenant requirements? What are the main factors for renting a logistics warehouse? Where are sustainability and technology placed? Are foreign or domestic tenants prioritized?
  • The next normal - What are the emerging trends that could redefine the demand for logistics space in the next 5-10 years? Where do sustainability and technology stand? 
  • Good contractual practices - Which government regulations and policies positively impact collaboration between landlords and tenants? How flexible should contracts be? Where are the biggest misunderstandings?
Moderator
Javier Lomelín
Managing Director Mexico
Colliers International
Alfredo Giorgana
Director Nacional de Valuaciones
JLL - Mexico
Gerardo Herrera
Managing Partner
Stana Desarrollos Integrales
Gerardo Ramirez Laddaga
Capital Markets Director
Citius Advisory Group
Jeronimo Garcia De Brahi
CEO
Grupo Forem
Samuel Bermudez
Socio y Co-Director Regional de Latinoamérica
Gensler
Javier Lomelín
Javier Lomelín
Managing Director MexicoColliers International
Mexico
Javier Lomelín is the Managing Director of Colliers International Mexico, a role he has held since the company began operating under his direction in 1993. With over three decades of experience in real estate, Lomelín was instrumental in establishing Colliers International Mexico in 1991 through a partnership with Lomelin Corporation Real Estate. He has played a pivotal role in the firm's growth and consolidation across Mexico and Latin America, leading its expansion into new markets and service lines. Under his leadership, Colliers Mexico has been recognized as the best real estate agency globally by Euromoney and a Great Place to Work, reflecting his commitment to professional excellence and client satisfaction.
Alfredo Giorgana
Alfredo Giorgana
Director Nacional de ValuacionesJLL - Mexico
Mexico
Alfredo Giorgana is currently National Director of Valuation and Advisory Services of JLL Mexico and has accumulated more than 30 years’ experience in the execution of real property valuation reports and investment feasibility studies. Alfredo is a Civil Engineer who graduated from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and in addition, holds a Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota, the Accredited Senior Appraiser designation from the American Society of Appraisers as well as the MRICS designation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute.
Gerardo Herrera
Gerardo Herrera
Managing PartnerStana Desarrollos Integrales
Mexico
Managing PartnerManaging Partner - Stana desarrollos integrales A group of investors, notaries, lawyers, architects and constructors we are creating SIERTO Desierto Destino the first of a kind toursit and second home development, making a new and sustainble proposition to real estate, and urbanization of rural areas. Executive Director - Grupo Inmobiliario San Carlos Fund Manager -Managed a family office fund with ($2M USD) fully invested in 13 companies diversified in 4 industries, board member of 5, unrealized IRR: 35.7% (est. 2019). Created an investment thesis and roadshow strategy (2020) for fund II “Alpha” ($20M USD), Alpha consolidates best practices in VC industry, creator of the “Labcap method”, including unique pitch analysis.
Gerardo Ramirez Laddaga
Gerardo Ramirez Laddaga
Capital Markets DirectorCitius Advisory Group
Mexico
Gerardo Ramirez Laddaga serves as the Capital Markets Director at Citius Advisory Group. He is based in Mexico.
Jeronimo Garcia De Brahi
Jeronimo Garcia De Brahi
CEOGrupo Forem
Mexico
Jeronimo Garcia De Brahi serves as CEO of Grupo Forem, a leading Mexican consulting and business development firm. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its portfolio of services across multiple industries, focusing on strategic consulting, project management, and organizational development. Garcia De Brahi brings extensive experience in executive management and has been instrumental in driving Grupo Forem's growth strategy throughout Mexico. His expertise spans business transformation, operational excellence, and market expansion initiatives. He is recognized for his strategic vision in helping organizations navigate complex business challenges and achieve sustainable growth in competitive markets.
Samuel Bermudez
Samuel Bermudez
Socio y Co-Director Regional de LatinoaméricaGensler
Costa Rica
Arquitecto de profesión y un fiel creyente del impacto de diseño en las personas y comunidades, Samuel ha sido una pieza clave en el crecimiento de Gensler en Latinoamérica. A través de los años, ha definido su visión y metas a futuro con el propósito de fortalecer la posición de la firma en la región. En su rol actual como Codirector Regional, integrante de la Junta directiva y socio de la firma, ha liderado el camino al ayudar tanto a la firma como a sus clientes a superar los desafíos que surgen a raíz de los cambios en el mercado y situaciones adversas. Su objetivo de colocar la experiencia humana en el centro de nuestras estrategias ha sido esencial en la búsqueda de un futuro resiliente centrado en el bienestar humano.
Discussion | 30 October | 13:15 - 14:15

Nuevo León: The next investment hub

How to capitalize on the opportunity

Co-chairs
Sofia Flores CoulbournTerra Regia Moderator
Hector TijerinaInvest Monterrey
Rafael Arroyo SolísClúster de Vivienda -Nuevo León, México
Rusmir MusićIFC
Tuyen NguyenIFC

Case Study

How does certification attract investments and green financing?

Co-chairs
Joel SanchezIFC Moderator
Alok SinghIFC
Andrew McDonald-HughesFIBRA Macquarie
Diep Nguyen-van HoutteIFC

Infrastructure and Energy Challenges

Which solutions are viable?

Co-chairs
Máximo Muñoz VerdaEgis - Mexico Moderator
Eduardo D. Sánchez MartínezAgencia de Energías Renovables de Nuevo León
Eduardo OrtegonServicios de Agua y Drenaje de Monterrey IPD
Santiago VillagomezEnergía Real

Nuevo León: The next investment hub

How to capitalize on the opportunity

  • Why Monterrey? - What is the context that boosts opportunities in the region? Where are the challenges? Which assets will have the highest growth? How to deal with infrastructure challenges?
  • Government outlook - What are the main tax incentives that promote investment? What measures will be essential to ensure security?
  • International player vs. Local player - Who is more active? How are they supported in the investment process in Nuevo León?
Moderator
Sofia Flores Coulbourn
Director, Industrial Division
Terra Regia
Hector Tijerina
Executive Director
Invest Monterrey
Rafael Arroyo Solís
General Director
Clúster de Vivienda -Nuevo León, México
Rusmir Musić
Global Cooling Lead
IFC
Tuyen Nguyen
Global Lead, Climate Business Department
IFC
Sofia Flores Coulbourn
Sofia Flores Coulbourn
Director, Industrial DivisionTerra Regia
Mexico
Sofia Flores Coulbourn is the Director of the Industrial Division at Terra Regia in Mexico. With over 15 years of experience in industrial construction and site selection, she specializes in sustainability and attracting direct investment to Mexico. She has participated in more than 30 global forums and seminars on investment attraction. Coulbourn also serves as an advisor for the Mexican-North American Institute of Cultural Relations, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (Monterrey), and is a member of AMCHAM Monterrey. Her work focuses on addressing crucial infrastructure needs for foreign direct investment and economic development.
Hector Tijerina
Hector Tijerina
Executive DirectorInvest Monterrey
Mexico
Hector Tijerina serves as Executive Director of Invest Monterrey, Mexico's premier investment promotion agency. With extensive experience in economic development and foreign investment attraction, he leads strategic initiatives to position Monterrey as a key destination for international business. Tijerina oversees investment facilitation programs, working closely with multinational corporations across manufacturing, technology, and services sectors. His leadership focuses on leveraging Monterrey's strategic location, skilled workforce, and industrial infrastructure to drive regional economic growth and job creation.
Rafael Arroyo Solís
Rafael Arroyo Solís
General DirectorClúster de Vivienda -Nuevo León, México
Mexico
Rafael Arroyo Solís es el Director General de Clúster de Vivienda en Nuevo León, México, organización líder que impulsa el desarrollo del sector habitacional en la región. Con amplia experiencia en la industria de la construcción y vivienda, ha dirigido iniciativas estratégicas para fortalecer la competitividad del sector. Bajo su liderazgo, el clúster ha promovido la innovación, sostenibilidad y colaboración entre empresas del ramo inmobiliario. Su gestión se enfoca en generar sinergias entre desarrolladores, proveedores y instituciones para impulsar proyectos habitacionales de calidad en el estado de Nuevo León.
Rusmir Musić
Rusmir Musić
Global Cooling LeadIFC
USA
Rusmir Musić serves as Global Cooling Lead at IFC - International Finance Corporation, where he drives sustainable cooling initiatives across emerging markets. With expertise in climate finance and energy efficiency, he leads strategic programs addressing cooling demand while promoting environmental sustainability. His work focuses on mobilizing private sector investment in cooling technologies and supporting policy frameworks that advance climate-resilient cooling solutions. Based in the USA, Musić plays a pivotal role in IFC's efforts to expand access to sustainable cooling systems globally, particularly in developing countries facing rising temperatures and growing cooling needs.
Tuyen Nguyen
Tuyen Nguyen
Global Lead, Climate Business DepartmentIFC
USA
Tuyen Nguyen serves as Global Lead of the Climate Business Department at IFC - International Finance Corporation, the World Bank Group's private sector development institution. Based in the United States, she leads strategic climate finance initiatives and sustainable investment programs across emerging markets. With extensive expertise in climate finance, green infrastructure, and sustainable development, Nguyen oversees IFC's global climate business portfolio, driving innovative financing solutions to address climate challenges. Her leadership focuses on mobilizing private capital for climate mitigation and adaptation projects, supporting the transition to low-carbon economies in developing countries through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge financial instruments.

Case Study

How does certification attract investments and green financing?

Moderator
Joel Sanchez
Tourism, Retail, and Property Lead for the Upstream and Advisory Team LAC
IFC
Alok Singh
Senior Industry Advisor for Built Environment Decarbonization
IFC
Andrew McDonald-Hughes
CFO
FIBRA Macquarie
Diep Nguyen-van Houtte
Senior Manager
IFC
Joel Sanchez
Joel Sanchez
Tourism, Retail, and Property Lead for the Upstream and Advisory Team LACIFC
Mexico
Joel Sanchez is Tourism, Retail, and Property Lead for the Upstream and Advisory team at IFC (International Finance Corporation) for Latin America and the Caribbean. In this role, he helps drive IFC’s investments in these sectors, promoting decarbonization strategies and providing pre-investment advisory support to advance sustainable real estate portfolios. Previously, Joel led IFC’s Green Building program for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, where he spearheaded the adoption of EDGE certification, supported the development of green mortgages, and advanced sustainability-linked financing in the region. Under his leadership, Mexico became the second-largest market for EDGE certification globally. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Infonavit and J-PAL, and collaborated with organizations such as UNICEF and the World Food Programme. He holds an MPA in Development Practice from Columbia University and bachelor's degrees in Economics and Political Science from
Alok Singh
Alok Singh
Senior Industry Advisor for Built Environment DecarbonizationIFC
USA
Alok Singh serves as Senior Industry Advisor for Built Environment Decarbonization at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group. Based in the USA, he specializes in sustainable infrastructure development and climate finance solutions for emerging markets. Singh brings extensive expertise in green building technologies, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction strategies across the built environment sector. At IFC, he advises on investment strategies and policy frameworks that promote low-carbon construction practices and sustainable urban development. His work focuses on mobilizing private capital for climate-smart infrastructure projects that support decarbonization goals while delivering strong financial returns in developing economies.
Andrew McDonald-Hughes
Andrew McDonald-Hughes
CFOFIBRA Macquarie
Mexico
Andrew is FIBRA Macquarie’s Chief Financial Officer. Prior to his current role, Andrew served as the Head of Capital Markets and M&A for FIBRA Macquarie. In this role, which he’d held since 2015, he led FIBRA Macquarie’s real estate growth initiatives and capital markets activities. Andrew initially joined Macquarie’s Real Estate division, focusing on a range of real estate activities across funds and principal investment positions, including real estate development projects across the industrial, office, and residential sectors. Prior to joining Macquarie, Andrew worked in the capital markets business of Jones Lang LaSalle in Sydney. He holds a Bachelor of Property Economics (honors) from the University of Technology, Sydney.
Diep Nguyen-van Houtte
Diep Nguyen-van Houtte
Senior ManagerIFC
USA
Diep Nguyen-van Houtte serves as Senior Manager at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group. Based in the United States, she brings extensive experience in development finance and emerging markets investment. At IFC, Nguyen-van Houtte focuses on structuring and managing investment projects that promote sustainable economic growth in developing countries. Her expertise spans across sectors including financial institutions, infrastructure, and corporate finance. She has been instrumental in advancing IFC's mission to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity by fostering private sector development in challenging markets. Her work involves due diligence, risk assessment, and portfolio management of multi-million dollar investments that create jobs and drive economic development across emerging economies.

Infrastructure and Energy Challenges

Which solutions are viable?

  • Latin American context - What are the main infrastructure challenges affecting real estate and logistics development?
  • Unlocking business progress - How can public-private partnerships improve project delivery? Which solutions have been effective? What is the best way to approach these challenges?
  • Energy solutions - What strategies promote energy efficiency? How to apply them in real estate developments? Are there incentives that encourage clean energy development? 
Moderator
Máximo Muñoz Verda
Country Manager
Egis - Mexico
Eduardo D. Sánchez Martínez
Director General
Agencia de Energías Renovables de Nuevo León
Eduardo Ortegon
Director de Tecnologias, Innovación y Gestión de Proyectos
Servicios de Agua y Drenaje de Monterrey IPD
Santiago Villagomez
CEO & Founder
Energía Real
Máximo Muñoz Verda
Máximo Muñoz Verda
Country ManagerEgis - Mexico
Mexico
Máximo is an architect with an MBA from IE Business School, complemented by qualifications in Real Estate Finance from ITAM and Project Management from Complutense University of Madrid. For more than ten years, he has held pivotal roles, including business development at Hill International, Inc., Director of Buildings and Infrastructure at Bureau Veritas Group, and project management services at Oca Global. With a portfolio boasting + 20 building projects for various stakeholders, Máximo now leads as the Director of the Energy and Sustainable Cities division at Egis in Mexico. He oversees a wide array of projects, ranging from airports and stadiums to hotels, hospitals, industrial facilities, mixed-use developments.
Eduardo D. Sánchez Martínez
Eduardo D. Sánchez Martínez
Director GeneralAgencia de Energías Renovables de Nuevo León
Mexico
Eduardo D. Sánchez Martínez se desempeña como Director General de la Agencia de Energías Renovables de Nuevo León, donde lidera las iniciativas estratégicas para impulsar la transición energética en el estado. Con amplia experiencia en el sector energético, ha sido fundamental en el desarrollo de políticas públicas y proyectos de energías limpias. Su gestión se enfoca en promover la inversión en tecnologías renovables y fortalecer la posición de Nuevo León como líder en sustentabilidad energética a nivel nacional, contribuyendo significativamente al desarrollo económico y ambiental de la región.
Eduardo Ortegon
Eduardo Ortegon
Director de Tecnologias, Innovación y Gestión de ProyectosServicios de Agua y Drenaje de Monterrey IPD
Mexico
Eduardo Ortegón es Director de Tecnologías, Innovación y Gestión de Proyectos en Servicios de Agua y Drenaje de Monterrey IPD (SADM), una de las empresas de servicios hídricos más importantes de México. Con amplia experiencia en el sector del agua, lidera iniciativas estratégicas de transformación digital e innovación tecnológica para optimizar los servicios de agua potable y saneamiento en el área metropolitana de Monterrey. Su trabajo se enfoca en la implementación de soluciones tecnológicas avanzadas y la gestión eficiente de proyectos de infraestructura hídrica, contribuyendo significativamente a la modernización y sostenibilidad de los servicios públicos de agua en Nuevo León.
Santiago Villagomez
Santiago Villagomez
CEO & FounderEnergía Real
Mexico
Santiago Villagómez is the CEO and founder of Energía Real, a leading energy company serving the commercial and industrial sectors, with over 130 MW of Behind-the-meter energy assets and energy trading and backed by institutional capital since 2021. He has a strong background in investment and real estate development, with over $250M USD managed. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana and serves as an advisor to funds such as Dark Horse Ventures.
Discussion | 30 October | 15:30 - 16:30

Financing Schemes & Alternative Sources

What new paths are being opened?

Co-chairs
Alberto BessoudoMeor Moderator
Andrea De Anda DabrowskiMetLife Investment Management
Antonio BaezIndustrial Gate
Guna LasmaneMultilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
Ignacio MariateguiFibra PRIME
Javier Kutz CleverSavills
Javier PosasIFC
Paul Smith-MarquezLogistic Properties of the Americas

BTS vs. Spec: It’s a financial question

Which is the better business?

Co-chairs
Eduardo NakashLogistic Properties of the Americas Moderator
Cristina AcostaCENTINELA PROPERTY
Fernando Treviño SepúlvedaGINN - Grupo Inmobiliario del Norte
Jimmy YohorosEmporium Developers Panama
Justin LichterIndustrial Realty Group, LLC

Financing Schemes & Alternative Sources

What new paths are being opened?

  • Equity or debt? - Where is the liquidity better? Does the bank always end up being cheaper? What attracts the attention of investors?
  • Risk and return - How can the impact of inflation on asset performance be mitigated? Which capital structures are proving most successful?
  • New avenues - What are the alternatives? What international vehicles are interesting to imitate? What regulations are critical to drive new sources of capital?
Moderator
Alberto Bessoudo
CFO
Meor
Andrea De Anda Dabrowski
Director, Commercial Real Estate
MetLife Investment Management
Antonio Baez
Managing Director
Industrial Gate
Guna Lasmane
Senior Underwriter
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
Ignacio Mariategui
CEO
Fibra PRIME
Javier Kutz Clever
Managing Director
Savills
Javier Posas
Senior Investment Officer-Leader Mexico
IFC
Paul Smith-Marquez
CFO
Logistic Properties of the Americas
Alberto Bessoudo
Alberto Bessoudo
CFOMeor
Mexico
Alberto Bessoudo serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Meor, a leading real estate developer based in Mexico. In this pivotal role, he is instrumental in crafting and executing the company's financial strategies, with a particular focus on the industrial real estate sector. Bessoudo recently spearheaded an investment scheme designed to offer liquidity and dollarized returns to investors through the acquisition of industrial warehouses. His expertise is crucial in addressing investor needs, safeguarding capital, and fostering regional infrastructure development and economic growth through strategic real estate investments.
Andrea De Anda Dabrowski
Andrea De Anda Dabrowski
Director, Commercial Real EstateMetLife Investment Management
Mexico
Andrea is a Director at MetLife Investment Management Mexico City office. She is responsible to lead the debt team in Mexico. Her main responsibilities include the origination strategy and lead the debt team on new transactions and handle the refinancings of the existing commercial real estate portfolio at MetLife. As part of her role, Andrea supports the loan management team to maintain a healthy debt portfolio. Andrea joined MetLife in 2004 and contributed to establish the Mexico office, which has been where all commercial loans around Mexico are originated and managed. Andrea has more than 20 years of experience in real estate, both in origination and loan management.
Antonio Baez
Antonio Baez
Managing DirectorIndustrial Gate
Mexico
Antonio Baez serves as Managing Director at Industrial Gate, a leading Mexican industrial solutions company. With extensive experience in industrial operations and business development, he oversees strategic initiatives and operational excellence across the organization. Based in Mexico, Baez leads Industrial Gate's efforts in providing comprehensive industrial services and solutions to clients throughout the region. His leadership focuses on driving growth, innovation, and maintaining the company's position as a trusted partner in the industrial sector. Under his direction, Industrial Gate continues to expand its capabilities and market presence while delivering high-quality industrial solutions to diverse industries across Mexico and beyond.
Guna Lasmane
Guna Lasmane
Senior UnderwriterMultilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
USA
Guna Lasmane is a Senior Underwriter at the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a political risk insurance and credit enhancement arm of the World Bank. Over 15 years of experience in project origination, structuring, and execution worldwide in the services sectors, including healthcare, education, tourism, and real estate. Her role involves supporting private sector investors, fund managers, and lenders in de-risking cross-border investments by utilizing political risk insurance tools, mobilizing private capital, and facilitating access to funding in emerging markets.
Ignacio Mariategui
Ignacio Mariategui
CEOFibra PRIME
Peru
Ignacio es Gerente General y Socio Fundador de ADMINISTRADORA PRIME, empresa dedica a la gestión de inmuebles y propiedades adquiridas por EL FIBRA Cuenta con una trayectoria empresarial de 20 años, dentro de los cuales +9 años han sido dedicados a la industria inmobiliaria, adquiriendo satisfactoriamente activos comerciales por más de USD 50 MM, los cuales generan flujos positivos y estables. Cuenta con un MBA en la Universidad Adolfo Ibañez de Chile y también uno en Deusto School of Business, así como cursos de educación continua en el programa Real Estate en Oxford University en el SAID Business School.
Javier Kutz Clever
Javier Kutz Clever
Managing DirectorSavills
Mexico
General Director for Mexico of Savills, one of the largest real estate companies worldwide. He has been part of the structuring of several transactions among which stand out: Latitud Polanco (Corporate Nestle), Torre Acuario, Las Ramblas Guadalajara, and Vyve Lago Alberto. He has collaborated with the most important international funds and developers. He was a Managing Partner of PdeA Abogados. Law Degree from the Escuela Libre de Derecho.
Javier Posas
Javier Posas
Senior Investment Officer-Leader MexicoIFC
USA
Javier Posas serves as Senior Investment Officer-Leader Mexico at IFC - International Finance Corporation, the World Bank Group's private sector arm. Based in the USA, he leads investment initiatives and strategic partnerships across Mexico's emerging markets. With extensive experience in development finance and private sector investment, Posas focuses on mobilizing capital for sustainable development projects. His expertise spans infrastructure, financial services, and corporate lending in Latin America. At IFC, he plays a crucial role in advancing the organization's mission to foster economic growth and reduce poverty through private sector solutions in Mexican markets.
Paul Smith-Marquez
Paul Smith-Marquez
CFOLogistic Properties of the Americas
USA
Paul Smith-Marquez se desempeña como Director Financiero (CFO) de Logistic Properties of the Americas, empresa líder en desarrollo y gestión de propiedades logísticas e industriales en Latinoamérica. Con amplia experiencia en finanzas corporativas y bienes raíces comerciales, Smith-Marquez supervisa la estrategia financiera, planificación de capital y operaciones fiscales de la compañía. Su liderazgo ha sido fundamental en el crecimiento y expansión de la firma en mercados emergentes de la región, contribuyendo al desarrollo de infraestructura logística moderna que impulsa el comercio internacional y las cadenas de suministro en América Latina.

BTS vs. Spec: It’s a financial question

Which is the better business?

  • Spec - The key to responding to market trends and demands? How do you plan to maximize occupancy and profitability?
  • Build to Suit (BTS) - What's the secret to tailoring solutions and upgrading assets? When does retrofitting pay off?
  • Keys to business structuring - What are the best practices? What risks are being faced and what are the possible solutions?
Moderator
Eduardo Nakash
Country Manager - Mexico
Logistic Properties of the Americas
Cristina Acosta
Financial Director
CENTINELA PROPERTY
Fernando Treviño Sepúlveda
CEO
GINN - Grupo Inmobiliario del Norte
Jimmy Yohoros
CEO
Emporium Developers Panama
Justin Lichter
Vice President
Industrial Realty Group, LLC
Eduardo Nakash
Eduardo Nakash
Country Manager - MexicoLogistic Properties of the Americas
Mexico
Eduardo Nakash es el Country Manager de México en LPA, cargo que asumió en julio de 2025. Es un profesional experimentado con 20 años de trayectoria en el sector inmobiliario y en la industria financiera. Antes de unirse a LPA, Eduardo trabajó en MIRA y TC Latin America Partners, donde estructuró oportunidades de inversión en diversas estrategias y tipos de activos. También lideró la estructuración de lo que habría sido el primer FIBRA diversificado en América Latina, supervisando propiedades en 5 países con un valor de US$450 millones. En Evercore, participó en ofertas públicas iniciales (IPOs) y emisiones subsecuentes, incluyendo Fibra Uno, Fibra Hotel y Fibra Danhos. Adicionalmente, en O'Donnell, encabezó el desarrollo y arrendamiento de proyectos industriales en distintos submercados. Eduardo es Ingeniero Industrial por el ITAM en México y cuenta con un MBA de The Wharton School de la Universidad de Pennsylvania.
Cristina Acosta
Cristina Acosta
Financial DirectorCENTINELA PROPERTY
Mexico
Experiencia en proyectos residenciales, hoteleros, uso mixto, comercial y de oficinas. He contribuido al desarrollo exitoso de proyectos de bienes raíces comerciales y en la estabilización de las proyectos a través de mejoras estratégicas de valor agregado.
Fernando Treviño Sepúlveda
Fernando Treviño Sepúlveda
CEOGINN - Grupo Inmobiliario del Norte
Mexico
Fernando is currently CEO, a company focused on the development of industrial and commercial projects for multinational companies that invest in Mexico. During his 15-year tenure in the family business, he has leveraged financial strategies and implemented processes to institutionalize the company and manage the company’s growth.
Jimmy Yohoros
Jimmy Yohoros
CEOEmporium Developers Panama
Panama
Jimmy Yohoros serves as the CEO of Emporium Developers, a company based in Panama. As a key leader, he guides the strategic direction and operations of the firm.
Justin Lichter
Justin Lichter
Vice PresidentIndustrial Realty Group, LLC
USA
Justin Lichter serves as Vice President at Industrial Realty Group, LLC, a leading industrial real estate development and investment company. With extensive experience in commercial real estate, Lichter specializes in industrial property development, acquisitions, and strategic portfolio management. At IRG, he plays a key role in identifying and executing investment opportunities across diverse industrial markets, contributing to the company's growth and expansion initiatives. His expertise encompasses market analysis, project management, and client relations within the industrial real estate sector, supporting IRG's mission to deliver value-driven industrial real estate solutions nationwide.
Master Session | 30 October | 17:00 - 18:00

Top Industrial & Logistics Investment Destination

  • Capital preferences - What factors are decisive for the choice of projects? Which demographic areas will be the most interesting? What types of assets are most sought after?
  • Green development - How to move towards a sustainable portfolio? What elements are decisive in new developments?
  • Latin America 2030 - Where are investments in industrial-logistics going? What are the challenges facing national vs. international capital? How to become a pole of capital attraction?
 
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