Italia GRI 2024

Senior private meeting to connect local and international players and foster Italy’s real estate investment deals

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Livio Stracca
Deputy Director General Macro Prud Policy&Financial Stability
European Central Bank
SPECIAL GUEST
Andrea Montanino
Chief Economist, Sector Strategy and Impact Director
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP)
Livio Stracca
Livio Stracca
Deputy Director General Macro Prud Policy&Financial StabilityEuropean Central Bank
Germany
Livio Stracca is the Deputy Director General Financial Stability at the European Central Bank and an adjunct Professor at the University of Frankfurt J.-W. Goethe. He has a PhD in Economics and a postgraduate degree in European Union Law. His research interests are mainly in international macroeconomics and monetary economics.
Andrea Montanino
Andrea Montanino
Chief Economist, Sector Strategy and Impact DirectorCassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP)
Italy
Andrea Montanino is an Italian economist, and business executive, chairman of the Board of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia and Chief Economist, Sector Strategy and Impact Director of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti.
22 - 23 May
94 people are attending
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Caterina Locatelli
Caterina Locatelli
RE Director ItalyGRI Institute
Italy
Giovana Caravetti
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.
+55 19 99333 5806
+55 19 99333 5806
Laura Sancesario
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.
+5519999502722
+442071215076
Tomas Terracini
Tomas Terracini
RE Director Southern EuropeGRI Institute
Spain
ABOUT Italia GRI 2024

Format
Much like a conversation in your own living room, the deal flow discussions' exclusive format throughout two days allow you to interact and engage freely among peers. Find the right partners for your business, build valuable relationships, and keep the conversation going.

Audience
Private Equity Investors, Senior Asset Owners, Developers, Operators, Experts and Lenders active in the Italian and European real estate markets.

 
Discussion format that enables you to interact and engage
 
In-depth industry knowledge
 
Networking made easy
Discussions will touch on
Offices
 
Shopping & Retail
Funds Deals
 
Investment Profiles
Financing
 
Light Industrial & Logistics
22nd May | 17:00-18:15
Livio Stracca
Deputy Director General Macro Prud Policy&Financial Stability
European Central Bank
Livio Stracca
Livio Stracca
Deputy Director General Macro Prud Policy&Financial StabilityEuropean Central Bank
Germany
Livio Stracca is the Deputy Director General Financial Stability at the European Central Bank and an adjunct Professor at the University of Frankfurt J.-W. Goethe. He has a PhD in Economics and a postgraduate degree in European Union Law. His research interests are mainly in international macroeconomics and monetary economics.
http://www.ecb.europa.eu/
Frankfurt am Main | Germany

Macroprudential Policy and Financial Stability - How's Italy positioned in the European scenario?

Livio Stracca is the Deputy Director General Financial Stability at the European Central Bank and an adjunct Professor at the University of Frankfurt J.-W. Goethe. He has a PhD in Economics and a postgraduate degree in European Union Law. His research interests are mainly in international macroeconomics and monetary economics. His presentation will cover:


  • Inflation
  • Interest Rates
  • Central Bank, Fiscal and Monetary Policies
  • Growth Expectation & GDP
  • Prospects
  • Challenges Ahead
23rd May | 09:30-10:00
Andrea Montanino
Chief Economist, Sector Strategy and Impact Director
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP)
Andrea Montanino
Andrea Montanino
Chief Economist, Sector Strategy and Impact DirectorCassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP)
Italy
Andrea Montanino is an Italian economist, and business executive, chairman of the Board of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia and Chief Economist, Sector Strategy and Impact Director of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti.
https://www.cdp.it/sitointernet/en/cdp_chi_siamo.page
Rome | Italy
The company is engaged in promoting urban development by supporting housing policies, public real estate regeneration and by fostering the growth of tourist sector.

How is Italy positioned in the global poly-crisis and what are the main challenges/opportunities for the Italian economy?

23rd May | 10:00-11:00

Cross-border Investments

International capital dominance aiming for new opportunities in Italy?

  • Industry grappled with interest rate hikes and inflationary pressures, is the market ready to move on?
  • Market repricing pushing new opportunities?
  • In which assets to balance future investment bets?
  • Growth of new investors and competition, how to better access opportunities?
  • Will growing real estate complexity and allocation changes bring new opportunities to Italy?
23rd May | 11:30-12:30

Private Debt

Rediscovered market appeal with attractive risk-adjusted returns or just for a few? 

Co-chairs
Massimo CecchiCAINVEST Moderator
Alberto PierottiAlantra
Corrado TrabacchiOrion Capital Managers
Gennaro VairoDeA Capital Real Estate
Mauro SavoiaThree Stars Capital

Hospitality Development

New location hotspots to drive development strategies or complex upgrades of stocks?

Co-chairs
Andrea TotaHill International Moderator
Alessandro GiuffrèLimehome
Dimitri ChandoginNUMA Group
Eddy CosenzaMaston Investment Management
Fabrizio CandoniWegreenit
Jeff CoeLimestone Capital
Matteo GhediniBrera Serviced Apartments

Private Debt

Rediscovered market appeal with attractive risk-adjusted returns or just for a few? 

  • Key Drivers - New rediscovered opportunities?
  • New Enters - To play a leading role from senior lending to opportunistic? 
  • Attractive risk-adjusted returns and profitability?
  • Securitization - What's ahead for the Italian market?
Moderator
Massimo Cecchi
Chairman & Managing Partner
CAINVEST
Alberto Pierotti
Managing Director
Alantra
Corrado Trabacchi
Partner
Orion Capital Managers
Gennaro Vairo
Head of Business Development
DeA Capital Real Estate
Mauro Savoia
Partner
Three Stars Capital
Massimo Cecchi
Massimo Cecchi
Chairman & Managing PartnerCAINVEST
Italy
Chairman & Managing Partner at CAINVEST Srl, 33y+ experience of the financial, real estate, hospitality and retail sectors across different products such as M&A, Financing, Structured Finance, Equity Investments and Capital Markets, Turn-around.. Previous roles: Chief Real Estate Officer at Aquileia Capital Services S.r.l./Bain Capital Credit, Industry Coverage - Head of Real Estate, Corporate & Investment Banking at Ubibanca, Senior Advisor HPI/LNR PE (a Starwood Capital affiliate), Sansedoni SpA -General Manager reporting to the board, JPMorgan, Head of Real Estate Structured Finance Italy, ABN Amro, Head of Italy - Real Estate Structured Capital, and Banca IntesaSan Paolo - Director of Structured Finance Real Estate & Head of Real Estate
Alberto Pierotti
Alberto Pierotti
Managing DirectorAlantra
Italy
Alberto Pierotti serves as Managing Director at Alantra, a leading independent investment banking firm. Based in Italy, he brings extensive experience in corporate finance and advisory services. At Alantra, Pierotti focuses on M&A transactions, capital markets, and strategic advisory for mid-market companies across various sectors. His expertise spans deal origination, execution, and client relationship management. Pierotti has played a key role in numerous cross-border transactions, leveraging Alantra's pan-European platform to deliver comprehensive financial solutions. His deep market knowledge and strategic insights have made him a trusted advisor to corporate clients and financial sponsors throughout Italy and broader European markets.
Corrado Trabacchi
Corrado Trabacchi
PartnerOrion Capital Managers
Italy
Corrado Trabacchi is a Partner and Managing Director for Investments based in the Milan office. Mr. Trabacchi is focused on the acquisition and asset management of real estate properties across Italy. Since joining Orion in 2003, Mr. Trabacchi has been involved in all of the Italian transactions, including offices, logistic, retail, residential and hotels, and a successful office refurbishment and leasing shopping centre investment and asset management over the last 17 years. Mr. Trabacchi is predominantly working on the Italian retail strategy (7 assets in portfolio) and several ongoing developments. Mr. Trabacchi joined Orion directly from University, where he achieved a degree in Finance at Bocconi University with a final discussion on the real estate private equity business.
Gennaro Vairo
Gennaro Vairo
Head of Business DevelopmentDeA Capital Real Estate
Italy
Gennaro Vairo serves as the Head of Business Development at DeA Capital Real Estate SGR S.p.A. He joined the DeA Capital Group in 2010 as a Financial Analyst, moving to DeA Capital Real Estate SGR's Business Development division in 2012, and advancing to his current leadership role in 2018. Under his guidance, the Business Development team has overseen the structuring and execution of approximately €4.7 billion AuM across 30 new real estate investment vehicles. Vairo holds a Finance degree from Bocconi University. He is also a Member of the Advisory Board of "Monitor sulla Finanza immobiliare CACEIS Investor Services - Università degli Studi di Parma".
Mauro Savoia
Mauro Savoia
PartnerThree Stars Capital
Italy
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).

Hospitality Development

New location hotspots to drive development strategies or complex upgrades of stocks?


  • Greater intensity of investment deals in new locations or hidden spots already taken?
  • Obsolete Assets - Ground-up development x refurbishments, what’s the quality level trade-off?
  • New developments ahead, time to reinvent with new ESG and innovation positions?
Moderator
Andrea Tota
Country Manager
Hill International
Alessandro Giuffrè
Country Manager
Limehome
Dimitri Chandogin
Co-founder/ President
NUMA Group
Eddy Cosenza
CEO
Maston Investment Management
Fabrizio Candoni
CEO
Wegreenit
Jeff Coe
Founding Partner
Limestone Capital
Matteo Ghedini
CEO
Brera Serviced Apartments
Andrea Tota
Andrea Tota
Country ManagerHill International
Italy
Andrea Tota è Country Manager Italia di Hill International, per cui si occupa di supportare clienti internazionali nello sviluppo di grandi progetti. In oltre 20 anni di esperienza, ha gestito sviluppi immobiliari complessi, con attenzione alle attività di Project Management, Permitting, Design Management, Project Control, Time Management, Project Monitoring e Cost Control. Laureato in Ingegneria Civile presso l'Università di Pavia, ha conseguito il Diplome de Hautes Etudes Techolologiques Hydrauliques all'Ecole Nationale Supérieure Hydraulique de Toulouse (Francia) e un Master of Science in Real Estate presso la MSc Henley Business School dell'Università di Reading (Regno Unito).
Alessandro Giuffrè
Alessandro Giuffrè
Country ManagerLimehome
Germany
Alessandro is the Country Manager at Limehome Italy, a leading European digital hospitality operator at the intersection of real estate, hospitality and tech. Previously, Alessandro worked for 4 years in Sonder (short-term rentals, apartment / hotels, in North America, Europe, and Dubai) as a General Manager, over 6 years in Amazon, and over 6 years in strategy consulting. He has also undertaken several business projects in the hospitality area. International MBA in IESE (Barcelona) and Berkeley (San Francisco).
Dimitri Chandogin
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.
Eddy Cosenza
Eddy Cosenza
CEOMaston Investment Management
Italy
Eddy Cosenza is CEO and Founder Partner of Maston Investment Management. Maston IM is a Real Estate investor and developer, asset, project and construction management firm; Maston IM operates as equity and operating partner and/or on behalf of leading international institutional investors among which JP Morgan, Henderson Park, BlackRock and Cargill. Maston IM has currently real estate assets under management and development in Italy for over 1,5 billion euro and is currently developing in Milan residential, office, and commercial properties totalling an excess of 200,000 square meters in prime locations.
Fabrizio Candoni
Fabrizio Candoni
CEOWegreenit
Italy
Full marks degree in International Trade Law - Political Science Since 1994 he has been dealing with the International Business for Multinational Companies. He worked for France Telecom, AT&T, Unisource, Formus (Intel Company), Monsanto, Gazprom, Magneti Marelli, Sistemi Dinamici (today Leonardo-Finmeccanica), Intermatica-Thuraya, Cmc Costruzioni, Innse Berardi, Camozzi Group, Franco Tosi Specializations: political risk, international affairs, public affairs, business development, public sector Industries: Energy Efficiency, Constructions Family: happily married since 2002 with Stephanie (French). 2 Daughters: Sophie (Italian/French), Margot (French/Italian) Fabrizio holds 2 passports: Italian, French
Jeff Coe
Jeff Coe
Founding PartnerLimestone Capital
Switzerland
Jeff Coe is a Founding Partner at Limestone Capital AG, a Swiss investment firm specializing in private equity and growth capital investments. With extensive experience in financial markets and investment management, Coe has played a pivotal role in establishing Limestone Capital as a prominent player in the European investment landscape. His expertise spans across various sectors, with a particular focus on identifying and nurturing high-growth companies. Under his leadership, the firm has built a strong portfolio of strategic investments, leveraging his deep understanding of market dynamics and value creation strategies. Coe's professional background encompasses years of experience in capital markets, corporate finance, and strategic advisory services, making him a respected figure in the Swiss financial community.
Matteo Ghedini
Matteo Ghedini
CEOBrera Serviced Apartments
Germany
Matteo Ghedini is the founder and CEO of Brera Serviced Apartments. Matteo started Brera in 2013 by opening the first location in Nuremberg. Since then Brera expanded in many German cities and manages today ca. 700 Apartments. Born in Italy, Matteo started his career as a consultant at the Boston Consulting Group, attended an MBA at INSEAD and thereafter successfully completed the turnaround of a Real Estate Family Office in Germany. Passionate about Interior Design and about unleashing People´s talent, Matteo´s goal is to develop Brera to one of the most important long stay players in Europe.
23rd May | 13:00-14:00

Student Housing

Promising market fundamentals or landscape to shift with new entrants?

Co-chairs
Domenico GiustiCastello Moderator
Alexander RichesCrosswind Capital
Flavio AngelettiJoivy
Luca Massimo GiacosaPlanet Smart City
Luca MigliaccioArdian
Riccardo CorsiFabrica Immobiliare SGR
Roberto MangiavacchiMangiavacchi Ing. R. SpA
Saul FavaSchneider Electric
Stefano PaglianiHines

Logistics and Retail

Players well-placed on the brink of sustained urban growth and rapid consumer transformations?


Co-chairs
Claudia SoraviaYard Reaas Moderator
Arnaud d'HoopCarrefour - Italy
Duarte FerreiraGreenVolt
Fabio FiladelliNhood
Fabrizio LauroPanattoni
Filippo BelvederiGreyWall Capital Partners
Paola MacchiValentino spa
Paolo GencarelliGruppo Poste Italiane

Student Housing

Promising market fundamentals or landscape to shift with new entrants?

  • Investment Opportunities - Most promising beds segment in the Italian market?
  • New Entrants - Competitive landscape to change with fresh local and international players?
  • Redefining Value and Assets - Are players ready to outperform on new asset management, ESG products and innovation strategies?
Moderator
Domenico Giusti
SMD, Head of Business Development
Castello
Alexander Riches
Partner
Crosswind Capital
Flavio Angeletti
Joivy Investment Managing Director
Joivy
Luca Massimo Giacosa
CEO
Planet Smart City
Luca Migliaccio
Director
Ardian
Riccardo Corsi
Head of Strategic Planning, Fund Raising and Investor Relations
Fabrica Immobiliare SGR
Roberto Mangiavacchi
CEO
Mangiavacchi Ing. R. SpA
Saul Fava
VP Italy
Schneider Electric
Stefano Pagliani
Director
Hines
Domenico Giusti
Domenico Giusti
SMD, Head of Business DevelopmentCastello
Italy
For over 20 years in the real estate finance sector He has managed more than €6 billion in transactions in the sector since the beginning of his career Previously: Fosun Property Holdings (Executive Director, Asset Management), Arax Properties Ltd (Partner, Head of Italy), Lehman Brothers Real Estate Partners (Director, Asset Management), RREEF Opportunities Management (Associate), Gallo & CSpA (Associate)
Alexander Riches
Alexander Riches
PartnerCrosswind Capital
United Kingdom
Alex Riches is a 12 year qualified lawyer who moved into private equity real estate six years ago, becoming a Managing Director at Curzon Advisers Limited, the captive asset manager of Kildare Partners. Alex became a Partner of Clifford Street Advisors in 2023, a private equity real estate platform that manages assets with a GAV of approximately €350m. Alex is also working to establish a new fund in Abu Dhabi in 2023.
Flavio Angeletti
Flavio Angeletti
Joivy Investment Managing DirectorJoivy
Italy
Flavio Angeletti serves as Investment Managing Director at Joivy, a leading proptech company revolutionizing the residential rental market across Europe. With extensive experience in real estate investment and portfolio management, Angeletti oversees strategic investment initiatives and capital allocation decisions that drive Joivy's expansion across key European markets. His expertise in identifying high-value investment opportunities and managing complex real estate portfolios has been instrumental in positioning Joivy as a major player in the European proptech sector. Angeletti brings a deep understanding of real estate markets and investment strategies to his leadership role at the company.
Luca Massimo Giacosa
Luca Massimo Giacosa
CEOPlanet Smart City
Italy
Luca Massimo Giacosa has a robust background in structural engineering, project management, and business development. With experience as a managing director, co-founder, CEO, and owner across various engineering and architectural firms, Luca Massimo has shown a strong aptitude for leadership and innovation. Giacosa holds a PhD in Structural and Seismic Engineering and has a solid foundation in civil engineering.
Luca Migliaccio
Luca Migliaccio
DirectorArdian
Italy
Luca Migliaccio è Direttore presso Ardian Italia, una delle principali società di investimento europee specializzata in private equity, infrastrutture e private debt. Con una solida esperienza nel settore finanziario e degli investimenti, Migliaccio contribuisce allo sviluppo delle strategie di investimento di Ardian nel mercato italiano. La sua expertise si concentra sull'identificazione e valutazione di opportunità di investimento, supportando la crescita delle aziende in portafoglio attraverso un approccio strategico mirato al lungo termine.
Riccardo Corsi
Riccardo Corsi
Head of Strategic Planning, Fund Raising and Investor RelationsFabrica Immobiliare SGR
Italy
Roberto Mangiavacchi
Roberto Mangiavacchi
CEOMangiavacchi Ing. R. SpA
Italy
Founded in 1951, the company initially operated as General Contractor and Developer; in 2006 the construction activity was separated, giving birth to Mangiavacchi Pedercini (merged in 2020 into Impresa Percassi). Since 2006 Mangiavacchi Ing. R. SpA has operated as a developer in its own right and as an operating partner; it was a partner of Euromilano in the initial stages of the Cascina Merlata development and of Beni Stabili in the development of Symbiosis. It specialises in the development of residential operations.
Saul Fava
Saul Fava
VP ItalySchneider Electric
Italy
Saul Fava è Vice Presidente di Schneider Electric Italia, azienda leader mondiale nelle soluzioni energetiche e di automazione. Con una vasta esperienza nel settore industriale, guida le strategie commerciali e operative per il mercato italiano. La sua leadership si concentra sull'innovazione tecnologica e sulla trasformazione digitale, contribuendo allo sviluppo di soluzioni sostenibili per l'efficienza energetica. Fava porta competenze significative nella gestione aziendale e nello sviluppo del business, supportando la missione di Schneider Electric di rendere l'energia sicura, affidabile ed efficiente per tutti.
Stefano Pagliani
Stefano Pagliani
DirectorHines
Italy
Stefano Pagliani serves as Director at Hines Italy, bringing extensive expertise in real estate development and investment management to one of the world's leading international real estate firms. Based in Italy, he oversees strategic initiatives and project development within Hines' European portfolio. His role encompasses managing complex real estate transactions, development projects, and investment strategies across Italian markets. With deep knowledge of the Italian real estate landscape, Pagliani contributes to Hines' continued expansion and success in European markets, leveraging his industry experience to drive growth and deliver exceptional results for clients and stakeholders in the commercial real estate sector.

Logistics and Retail

Players well-placed on the brink of sustained urban growth and rapid consumer transformations?


  • Investment Volumes - To keep the pace of high records?
  • Rental Market - Will prices in key markets continue to increase? Are emerging markets getting more ground?
  • Rapid Transformation - How can we entangle portfolio innovation with new asset experiences and sustainable strategies?
  • Fulfillment to impact sectors' integration?
Moderator
Claudia Soravia
Head of Investment Division
Yard Reaas
Arnaud d'Hoop
Director - Assets & Property
Carrefour - Italy
Duarte Ferreira
Global Decentralized Energy Director
GreenVolt
Fabio Filadelli
Southern Europe, CEE & New Markets
Nhood
Fabrizio Lauro
Head of Capital Markets
Panattoni
Filippo Belvederi
Managing Partner
GreyWall Capital Partners
Paola Macchi
Europe Real Estate Director
Valentino spa
Paolo Gencarelli
Head of Group Real Estate
Gruppo Poste Italiane
Claudia Soravia
Claudia Soravia
Head of Investment DivisionYard Reaas
Italy
Claudia Soravia serves as Head of Investment Division at Yard Reaas, a leading Italian real estate advisory firm. Based in Italy, she oversees investment strategies and portfolio management for the company's diverse real estate projects. With expertise in property investment analysis and market evaluation, Soravia plays a key role in identifying and executing strategic investment opportunities across various real estate sectors. Her leadership in the investment division contributes to Yard Reaas's comprehensive service offerings in real estate consulting, development, and asset management throughout the Italian market.
Arnaud d'Hoop
Arnaud d'Hoop
Director - Assets & PropertyCarrefour - Italy
Italy
Arnaud d'Hoop serves as Director of Assets & Property at Carrefour Italy, where he oversees real estate portfolio management and property development strategies for one of Europe's leading retail chains. With extensive experience in commercial real estate and retail property management, he plays a key role in optimizing Carrefour's Italian store network and expansion initiatives. His expertise encompasses property acquisition, lease negotiations, and strategic asset management across Carrefour's diverse retail formats. D'Hoop brings valuable industry knowledge in retail real estate optimization and sustainable property development to support Carrefour's continued growth in the competitive Italian market.
Duarte Ferreira
Duarte Ferreira
Global Decentralized Energy DirectorGreenVolt
Portugal
Duarte Ferreira leads the Global Decentralized Energy Generation Business Unit @ Greenvolt – Renewable Energy, Inc by incorporating a series of European Companies where he sits as Board Member. The Decentralized Energy Generation Business Unit (Solar + Electric Mobility + Energy Storage) is the top transformational project within Greenvolt in line with the REPower EU strategy and that touches all business verticals to turn our buildings in net-zero real estate assets. Duarte has an extensive national and international experience in challenging corporate leadership roles in B2B and B2C sectors as electric mobility, renewable energy, environment or FMCG.
Fabio Filadelli
Fabio Filadelli
Southern Europe, CEE & New MarketsNhood
Italy
Fabio Filadelli serves as Director for Southern Europe, CEE & New Markets at Nhood Services, a leading real estate services company specializing in mixed-use developments and shopping center management. Based in Italy, he oversees strategic expansion and operations across multiple emerging markets. With extensive experience in retail real estate and commercial development, Filadelli plays a key role in Nhood's growth strategy across Southern European and Central Eastern European markets. His expertise encompasses market analysis, business development, and strategic partnerships in the retail and mixed-use property sectors, contributing to Nhood's mission of creating sustainable, community-focused developments.
Fabrizio Lauro
Fabrizio Lauro
Head of Capital MarketsPanattoni
Italy
Fabrizio began his career in 1998 with General Electric, where he held various leadership positions in Europe in the Finance and Business Development functions until 2006. He subsequently worked for eight years in the investment management sector, first as Head of European Asset Management at D.B. Zwirn & Co., then as CFO and Chief Operating Officer of Spazio Investment NV and, finally, as CEO of Arkos Capital SA, a Swiss hedge fund manager for institutional clients. He joined InvestiRE SGR in 2014 as the Head of Business Development & Fund Raising of the new merged entity. He holds a MSc degree in Economics from the University of Genoa, where he graduated cum laude in 1996.
Filippo Belvederi
Filippo Belvederi
Managing PartnerGreyWall Capital Partners
Italy
Filippo is Managing Partner of GCP leading investment activities in Italy Managing Director and CEO, head of asset management at BGO, kRYALOS, Lendlease. experience in investments and asset management
Paola Macchi
Paola Macchi
Europe Real Estate DirectorValentino spa
Italy
Paola is the current Europe Real Estate Director of Valentino. Since 2002 Paola Macchi was the Real Estate Director of Dolce & Gabbana, responsible for the European Region. Previously, she was head of the high street retail department of JLL in Italy. Paola is graduated in Business Economy at Bocconi University in Milan.
Paolo Gencarelli
Paolo Gencarelli
Head of Group Real EstateGruppo Poste Italiane
Italy
Paolo Gencarelli is the Head of Group Real Estate at Gruppo Poste Italiane, responsible for managing, rationalizing, and enhancing the Group's extensive real estate portfolio. He plays a key role in strategic initiatives like Progetto Polis, focused on redeveloping 7,000 post offices to offer integrated public services and sustainable technologies. Gencarelli joined Poste Italiane in July 2017, initially as Purchasing Manager. Prior to this, he held leadership positions at Unicredit, including Managing Director of Unicredit Real Estate and Head of Group Real Estate & Supply Chain, overseeing real estate, purchasing, and cost management. His professional journey began in consultancy at Bain & Company. He holds an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Civil Engineering degree from "La Sapienza" University of Rome.
23rd May | 15:15-16:15

Rental vs Sale Resi Models

Strong demand to keep up, tighter financial conditions to impact supply? 

Co-chairs
Susannah StewartSusannah Stewart Moderator
Dario SperoniNexity
Davide Albertini PetroniAssoimmobiliare
Domenico GiustiCastello
Lorenzo BelloniYELDO
Luca MalighettiLumi Asset Management
Michele BeolchiniInvestire SGR

Hospitality Investment

Search for quality and prime locations to drive new investments and hot deals?

Co-chairs
Giampiero SchiavoCastello Moderator
Antón de la RicaLíbere Hospitality
Ettore CavallinoAccor Hotels
Fabio ProviniDekus
Fabio ValentiniCVHP Capital
Grazi PaineliLimestone Capital
Luca BoccatoHNH Hospitality
Massimo BaldoThe Palace Company
Stefano KellerLFPI Italia Reim spa

Rental vs Sale Resi Models

Strong demand to keep up, tighter financial conditions to impact supply? 

  • Resi Market - Exciting growth and transaction volumes opportunities?
  • Land Availability & Construction Costs - New pricing constraints?
  • New Entrants - Competitive landscape to change and more developments to come soon?
  • Rental Models - New institutionalized offers or difficult scale? How assets are outperforming on new innovative and ESG strategies?
Moderator
Susannah Stewart
Ideator- Sr. Living Innovation
Susannah Stewart
Dario Speroni
Real Estate Development Director
Nexity
Davide Albertini Petroni
President
Assoimmobiliare
Domenico Giusti
SMD, Head of Business Development
Castello
Lorenzo Belloni
Chief Investment Officer
YELDO
Luca Malighetti
Co-founder & Co-CEO
Lumi Asset Management
Michele Beolchini
Head Product Development & Fund Raising
Investire SGR
Susannah Stewart
Susannah Stewart
Ideator- Sr. Living InnovationSusannah Stewart
Italy
Susannah Stewart is an Ideator- Sr. Living Innovation at GRI Club Platform, based in Torino, Italy. She leverages her expertise to drive innovation within the senior living sector, connecting industry leaders through a powerful global networking platform.
Dario Speroni
Dario Speroni
Real Estate Development DirectorNexity
Italy
Davide Albertini Petroni
Davide Albertini Petroni
PresidentAssoimmobiliare
Italy
Davide Albertini Petroni serves as President of Assoimmobiliare, Italy's premier real estate association representing the country's leading property development and investment companies. Under his leadership, the organization advocates for industry interests and promotes sustainable urban development practices. With extensive experience in real estate and corporate governance, Albertini Petroni has been instrumental in shaping Italy's property sector policies and fostering dialogue between public institutions and private stakeholders. His expertise spans real estate finance, urban planning, and industry regulation, making him a respected voice in Italian real estate circles.
Domenico Giusti
Domenico Giusti
SMD, Head of Business DevelopmentCastello
Italy
For over 20 years in the real estate finance sector He has managed more than €6 billion in transactions in the sector since the beginning of his career Previously: Fosun Property Holdings (Executive Director, Asset Management), Arax Properties Ltd (Partner, Head of Italy), Lehman Brothers Real Estate Partners (Director, Asset Management), RREEF Opportunities Management (Associate), Gallo & CSpA (Associate)
Lorenzo Belloni
Lorenzo Belloni
Chief Investment OfficerYELDO
Switzerland
Lorenzo Belloni is the Chief Investment Officer at YELDO, where he leads the origination and execution of YELDO Group Real Estate investments. Lorenzo has more than 20 years of experience in Institutional Real Estate Investing having worked at Angelo Gordon, Alpine Grove Partners and Morgan Stanley. Lorenzo holds a Master's in Management and Economics from Polytechnic of Milan as well as a Master's Degree in Business from Bocconi University.
Luca Malighetti
Luca Malighetti
Co-founder & Co-CEOLumi Asset Management
Italy
Before co-founding LUMI, Luca served as the Managing Director for Värde, an international investment fund. In 2014, he established Värde's Italian office and completed significant real estate transactions over seven years. Before Värde, he was a Director at Carlyle Group's pan-European real estate fund, overseeing over €1.5 billion in office sector transactions. He also worked at Lazard in the real estate team.
Michele Beolchini
Michele Beolchini
Head Product Development & Fund RaisingInvestire SGR
Italy
Michele Beolchini is the Head of Product Development & Fund Raising of InvestiRE SGR. Michele has been present in the Italian real estate market for more than 11 years, and prior to joining InvestiRE, was in the Real Estate Advisory team of Banca IMI – Intesa Sanpaolo Group - where he had the opportunity to take part to the origination, structuring and execution of numerous real estate transactions between 2008 and 2015. Michele holds a M. Sc. cum Laude in General Management and a B. Sc. in Business Administration from Bocconi University (Milan).

Hospitality Investment

Search for quality and prime locations to drive new investments and hot deals?

  • Buying Appetite - How can the capital outperform on prime locations and trophy assets?
  • Product Resilience - Which are the right ones for investors?
  • Challenges - Market fundamentals keeping investors' confidence or is the search for prime losing its ground with more competition?
Moderator
Giampiero Schiavo
CEO
Castello
Antón de la Rica
Co-CEO
Líbere Hospitality
Ettore Cavallino
Senior Director Development Luxury Brands
Accor Hotels
Fabio Provini
Head of Investment
Dekus
Fabio Valentini
Founder & CEO
CVHP Capital
Grazi Paineli
Partner & Managing Director
Limestone Capital
Luca Boccato
CEO
HNH Hospitality
Massimo Baldo
Vice President Europe - The Palace Company
The Palace Company
Stefano Keller
Managing Director / Partner & Presidente del comitato Hospitality di Confindustria-Assoimmobiliare
LFPI Italia Reim spa
Giampiero Schiavo
Giampiero Schiavo
CEOCastello
Italy
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.
Antón de la Rica
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.
Ettore Cavallino
Ettore Cavallino
Senior Director Development Luxury BrandsAccor Hotels
Italy
Ettore Cavallino serves as Senior Director Development Luxury Brands at Accor Hotels Italy, where he leads strategic expansion initiatives for the company's premium hospitality portfolio. With extensive expertise in luxury hotel development and market expansion across the Italian hospitality sector, Cavallino oversees key projects that strengthen Accor's presence in Italy's competitive luxury market. His role encompasses identifying growth opportunities, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving brand development strategies for Accor's high-end properties. Based in Italy, he brings valuable industry knowledge and leadership to one of Europe's most dynamic hospitality markets, contributing to Accor's continued expansion in the luxury segment.
Fabio Provini
Fabio Provini
Head of InvestmentDekus
Italy
Experienced head of real estate investments & value-add asset management with a demonstrated track record of sourcing and executing complex real estate investments / developments.
Fabio Valentini
Fabio Valentini
Founder & CEOCVHP Capital
Italy
Fabio Curcio Valentini is the Owner of CVHP.Working with major real estate companies, such as Kryalos SGR,Investire SGR,COIMA SGR with interests in hospitality, retail,residential and offices abroad,he managed relationships and coordinated projects with major international hotel chains and international clients like Starwood Capital.Since 2005 he was the Project Manager of Statuto Group and he held the position of Director for the company managing the Crown Plaza Hotel in London. In 2014 he founded his Company CVHP ensuring full independence of services while providing a full commitment to clients' interests. As a project,construction and owner he completed important projects such as Il Sereno Hotel,Le Sereno Saint Barth,St Regis Venice.
Grazi Paineli
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.
Luca Boccato
Luca Boccato
CEOHNH Hospitality
Italy
Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Strong business development professional skilled in Hospitality Management, Business Travel, Hotel Booking, E-commerce, and Hotel Management.
Massimo Baldo
Massimo Baldo
Vice President Europe - The Palace CompanyThe Palace Company
Italy
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.
Stefano Keller
Stefano Keller
Managing Director / Partner & Presidente del comitato Hospitality di Confindustria-AssoimmobiliareLFPI Italia Reim spa
Italy
Stefano Keller graduated in Economics & Financial Markets (CLEFIN) at Bocconi University, Milan (Italy). He served as an Asset Manager at T&S - Asset Management Company of Merrill Lynch/Colony Capital - and GE Real Estate between 2002 and 2007. At that date, he joined Generali Immobiliare Italia as Chief Investment Officer and then was nominated also Key Clients Manager of the Group. At the end of 2010, he joined LFPI Italia Reim (formerly Foncière LFPI Italia) as Managing Director. As of today he is Partner of the company.
23rd May | 16:45-18:00

Urban Regeneration

Unlocking value and boosting the real estate market?

Co-chairs
Matteo LavazzaJLL Moderator
Andrea TasselloBuildingMinds
Giuseppe AmitranoDILS
Jerome LassaraEnnismore
Massimo GuerriniOPEN ASSET
Pietro MazziIntesa Sanpaolo
Xana Muñiz VázquezDeepki - Southern Europe

Urban Regeneration

Unlocking value and boosting the real estate market?

  • New Investments - Greenfield and urban renewal to transform vibrant spaces?
  • Building Retrofitting & Reconversion - Time to reinvent and enhance real estate asset values?
  • Refurbishment vs. Ground-up development, what’s the quality level trade-off?
  • ESG - E + G to sustain growth, what's lacking in communities?
  • Public and Private Partnerships
Moderator
Matteo Lavazza
Head of Project and Development Services Italy
JLL
Andrea Tassello
Country Lead Italy
BuildingMinds
Giuseppe Amitrano
CEO
DILS
Jerome Lassara
EVP Development Europe
Ennismore
Massimo Guerrini
Managing Partner
OPEN ASSET
Pietro Mazzi
Head of Real Estate Investment Banking
Intesa Sanpaolo
Xana Muñiz Vázquez
Vice President Southern Europe & LATAM
Deepki - Southern Europe
Matteo Lavazza
Matteo Lavazza
Head of Project and Development Services ItalyJLL
Italy
Matteo Lavazza serves as Head of Project and Development Services Italy at JLL France, bringing extensive expertise in real estate project management and development across the Italian market. With a strong background in commercial real estate services, he oversees strategic development initiatives and project delivery for JLL's Italian operations. His role encompasses managing complex real estate developments, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving business growth in the Italian property sector. Lavazza's leadership combines deep market knowledge with operational excellence, positioning him as a key figure in JLL's European expansion strategy and Italian market development initiatives.
Andrea Tassello
Andrea Tassello
Country Lead ItalyBuildingMinds
Germany
Giuseppe Amitrano
Giuseppe Amitrano
CEODILS
Italy
Giuseppe Amitrano is the Founder & CEO of DILS, a leading international real estate group. A graduate of Bocconi University, he is recognized among Italy's most influential real estate professionals, featuring in Forbes Italy's "100 Top Entrepreneurs and Successful Managers" in 2020 and 2022. He oversees DILS' strategic growth, notably leading its 2021 rebranding and international expansion into the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain. Amitrano has personally closed deals exceeding €10 billion, demonstrating extensive expertise in investment and leasing across various asset classes. He also serves as Vice President of Confindustria Assoimmobiliare.
Jerome Lassara
Jerome Lassara
EVP Development EuropeEnnismore
Italy
Massimo Guerrini
Massimo Guerrini
Managing PartnerOPEN ASSET
Italy
Massimo Guerrini è CEO di OPEN ASSET, azienda italiana specializzata in soluzioni tecnologiche innovative per la gestione degli asset digitali. Con una solida esperienza nel settore IT e nella trasformazione digitale, guida l'azienda nello sviluppo di piattaforme avanzate per l'ottimizzazione dei processi aziendali. Sotto la sua leadership, OPEN ASSET si è affermata come punto di riferimento nel panorama tecnologico italiano, offrendo servizi di consulenza e sviluppo software personalizzati. La sua visione strategica e competenza tecnica contribuiscono alla crescita e all'innovazione continua dell'azienda nel mercato digitale.
Pietro Mazzi
Pietro Mazzi
Head of Real Estate Investment BankingIntesa Sanpaolo
Italy
Pietro Mazzi serves as Head of Real Estate Investment Banking at Intesa Sanpaolo in Milan, one of Europe's leading banking groups. In this senior role, he oversees strategic real estate investment initiatives and capital markets activities within the bank's corporate and investment banking division. Mazzi brings extensive expertise in real estate finance, structured transactions, and investment banking operations. He leads cross-functional teams in executing complex real estate deals, advisory services, and investment strategies across Italian and international markets. His leadership contributes to Intesa Sanpaolo's prominent position in the European real estate investment banking sector, driving growth through innovative financial solutions and strategic partnerships with institutional investors and real estate developers.
Xana Muñiz Vázquez
Xana Muñiz Vázquez
Vice President Southern Europe & LATAMDeepki - Southern Europe
Spain
Xana Muñiz Vázquez is Vice President Southern Europe & LATAM at Deepki, a global leader in ESG for the real estate sector. She joined Deepki in 2019 as Country Manager for Spain, subsequently expanding her leadership across Iberia and LATAM. Her role is pivotal in driving Deepki's market development and international expansion in the Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Latin American markets. With over fifteen years of professional experience in civil engineering and energy, Xana specializes in the internationalization of companies. Prior to Deepki, she served as Director for the Americas at Eptisa, focusing on subsidiary growth and collaborating with international development banks. Xana holds a Law degree from the University of Oviedo and has augmented her expertise with programs in Business Strategy (Harvard Business School) and ESG (ESADE). She also serves as a board member for Ktesios Socimi, reinforcing her commitment to sustainable business practices.
Timetable
Wednesday, 22nd May 2024
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16:30 - 17:00 - Registration & Welcome Coffee
17:00 - 18:15 - Opening Session
18:15 - 20:00 - Networking Cocktail 
Thursday, 23rd May 2024
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09:00 - 09:30 - Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:30 - 10:00 - Opening Presentation
10:00 - 11:00 - Opening Session
11:00 - 11:30 - Coffee & Networking Break
11:30 - 12:30 - Discussions 
12:30 - 13:00 - Coffee & Networking Break
13:00 - 14:00 - Discussions
14:00 - 15:15 - Networking Lunch
15:15 - 16:15 - Discussions
16:15 - 16:45 - Coffee & Networking Break
16:45 - 18:00 - Discussion
18:00 - 18:30 - Farewell Drinks
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This private discussion is complementary and open to all female participants of Italia GRI 2024 and GRI female Club Members.
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