GRI Club Events generate the perfect space for C-Level executives to generate new business opportunities and stay up to date on the latest real estate trends.
Efficient Networking
Our events gather real estate’s top decision-makers, including REIT managers, developers, investors, operators, banks, project finance companies, among others. By placing the right people in the right place we create a more effective networking experience.
Discussions among peers
Each event has over 10 discussion rooms where participants deliberate face-to-face the industry’s most pressing challenges, newest trends, technologies and success stories focusing on each real estate segment.
Keynote Speaker 5 Octubre | 16:00 - 17:00
Panorama actual y desafíos coyunturales en México
Hector Grisi Checa Presidente Ejecutivo y Director General
Banco Santander
Master Session | 5 Octubre | 17:30 - 18:30
Master Plans, Smart Communities y Usos Mixtos
Grandes apuestas para el desarrollo de las ciudades
Grandes apuestas para el desarrollo de las ciudades
Análisis de mercado - ¿Qué ciudades tendrán mayor protagonismo en los próximos 24 meses? ¿Hay saturación en algunas regiones?
Mix de segmentos - ¿Qué tipo de productos son los más comunes y demandados en planes maestros? ¿Cómo lograr la conjunción perfecta de activos para lograr un proyecto más atractivo y sustentable?
Infraestructura pública - ¿Cómo lograr un buen acceso a los diferentes servicios? ¿Qué aplicaciones tecnológicas se pueden instalar para lograr una comunidad inteligente?
Founder and managing partner at UMANA Cities, a real estate development firm focussed on large master-planned communities, residential and mixed-use projects. UMANA also provides consulting and development-partnership at singular projects. Experience includes co-development of more than 3,000 Has, of innovative communities as well as 1,500 residential and high-end units. Prior to UMANA, he was MD at Anida, the RE development division of BBVA Group. Holds a B.A degree in Architecture from Anahuac University; member of the ADI (Asociacion de Desarrolladores Inmobiliarios), and co-founder of the ULI Executive Committee Chapter Mexico
CEO and Partner of Fenik Investments, a company focused on the search for investment opportunities and business creation in the Real Estate Industry in Mexico and the United States.
In his professional career of more than 20 years in the real estate industry, he has held management positions in companies such as S2E Technologies, Gava Capital, Insar and Orange Investments focusing his experience in the areas of project structuring and investment vehicles, real estate project operation, corporate strategic planning, real estate investment feasibility analysis, fund management, among others.
Héctor trabaja desde hace más de 11 años en DINE, empresa dedicada al desarrollo de proyectos inmobiliarios de gran escala enfocados en mercados de alto poder adquisitivo. Actualmente se desempeña como Director de Planeación Estratégica y Nuevos Negocios, tiene a su cargo el control del desarrollo estratégico del portafolio de negocios de la Compañía, así como el crecimiento y expansión del mismo. Anteriormente ocupó puestos de Planeación Financiera y Control de Gestión en Grupo DESC. Héctor es Ingeniero Industrial de la Universidad Anáhuac y cursó una Maestría en Alta Dirección de Empresas en el IPADE.
Co-founder and Co-CEO: Mr. Fasja oversees the sourcing, acquisition and development of the company’s projects. Previously as Director of Acquisitions and New Development at GFa, Mr. Fasja was involved in the construction and financing of over 7 million sqf of residential, resort, and retail real estate property in Mexico. While at GFa, Jaime oversaw the development and construction of more than 3 million sqf of projects.
Luca Piccolo holds an MBA from the Universidad San Pablo CEU in Madrid. Between 1998 and 2007, he worked for various businesses, including Dbrains Web Studio, an internet company, and Grupo Integer, the corporate manager of more than 100 schools and universities throughout the Americas and Europe. From 2007 his been working at Venit Investments, (formerly BIN Desarrollos). He has also lectured on HR, business ethics, and management skills at several Institutions. He is the was of the Mexican Hotel Association in Monterrey in 2016-17 and a member of the Executive Committee of Capital Real Estate, a private equity fund specializing in real estate assets.
Ejecutivo con más de 20 años de experiencia en la planeación, estructuración, ejecución y evaluación de proyectos de inversión inmobiliaria en México, con expertise en planeación estratégica, desarrollo urbano sustentable, regeneración urbana y gestión de proyectos de inversión inmobiliaria. Capacidad comprobada en el manejo de equipos interdisciplinarios de trabajo con orientación a resultados, excelentes habilidades orales y escritas, liderazgo, manejo exitoso de resolución de problemas, experiencia en procesos de negociación y alta capacidad de decisión.
Claves del éxito desarrollador: ¿La especialización es la salida? ¿Cuáles productos son los más populares y dónde están los mejores mercados? ¿Qué incentivos gubernamentales acompañan eficazmente cada modelo?
Éxodo Urbano, trabajo remoto y movilidad - ¿Qué cambios en los estilos de vida llegaron para quedarse? ¿Cuáles paradigmas fueron colocados en jaque y ya no son tan prioritarios?
Postura de los bancos e inversionistas - ¿Cuán importante continúa siendo el interés? ¿Cómo trabajar en conjunto para mitigar riesgos? ¿Qué estructuras financieras alternativas pueden potenciar el negocio?
Javier Domínguez is a member of the real estate practice group at Ritch Mueller. He has more than 22 years of experience, mainly dealing with real estate transactions and financing, capital and debt offerings in Mexico and abroad, secured and unsecured financing, financing to states and municipalities, and mergers and acquisitions. Javier has advised, the world largest industrial facility developer. He has also advised real estate investment funds and other investors in respect to their investments and developments in. Recently, he advised Walton and FINSA in the sale of an industrial portfolio to FUNO for an amount of aproximately US$843 Million.
Daniel cuenta con más de 12 años de experiencia profesional, particularmente en Instituciones Financieras. Antes de incorporarse a HIR Casa, colaboraba en BBVA como Vicepresidente de Banca de Inversión, donde cerró +50 operaciones en el mercado local de deuda, principalmente de financiamiento bursátil estructurado y de compañías de Real Estate.
Mexican businessman co-founder of Skyhaus, Global Businesses Inc. and Cobra Development Fund. All 3 are leading Real Estate companies in Mexico and generate more than 1,000 direct jobs.
Mr. Cerdas holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering by Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey and a Master’s Degree in Business Management by IPADE. He is also a graduate of Stanford’s Construction, Engineering and Management program.
He continuously takes part in the most important forums of his sector in cities such as, New York, San Francisco, Miami, London, and Mexico City, among others. From time to time he also makes editorial contributions to different media in Mexico and abroad.
CEO & Founder of BOLD CAPITAL, a multidisciplinary Real Estate Developer with more that 20 years of experience, over 20 million SF developed and another 10 million SF in process.
BOLD CAPITAL has a diverse and integrated portfolio of companies specialized in planning and delivering tailor made ideas and solutions to all the projects we develop.
Currently we are developing multifamily, mixed used and hospitality projects in Monterrey, Playa Del Carmen, Queretaro and Acapulco.
In our effort of diversification, we are also investors, partners and/or producers of some International Films with positive messages and a unique Mezcal brand exported to the US.
With an experience of more than 15 years in Real Estate, Mauricio has participated in the creation of operative platforms. He's been involved in transactions involving cross cultural backgrounds, institutional investors, and innovative structures which have helped me to develop negotiation, planning, analysis and entrepreneurial skills.
La transversalidad del eCommerce - ¿Cuán profundo es su impacto en otros conceptos como showrooms, tiendas anclas, dark stores? ¿Cuál es el perfil del consumidor pos-pandemia? ¿Qué tan importante es la inversión en soluciones tecnológicas?
Modelos de negocios - ¿Cuáles decisiones son esenciales para adaptarse a las tendencias? ¿Cuáles son las claves para negociar con el tenant y asegurarse flujos futuros? ¿Cuál es su espacio deseado en un proyecto de usos mixtos?
Levantamiento de capital - ¿Qué fuentes de financiamiento son más nobles? ¿Cuáles son las exigencias indiscutidas por parte de los bancos? ¿Cómo está la voluntad de los fondos locales y extranjeros?
President Mexico, Regional Managing Director Latin AmericaNewmark
Mexico
Mr. Giovanni D'Agostino is President of Mexico and Regional Managing Director of Latin America of Newmark, one of the world's leading commercial real estate advisory firm. He has more than two decades of experience in commercial real estate, delivering the highest level of service. In the last three years, he has led the exponential growth of Newmark Mexico, positioning the company in more than 9 countries throughout Latin American while turning the company as the most disruptive leader in the region.
Prior to his appointment as CEO of CONQUER, Alejandro led the company's area of operations. Prior to joining CONQUER, he served as a procurement leader in Latin America for GLL REAL ESTATE PARTNERS for two years, participating in acquisitions and negotiations of AAA office buildings in Chile, Peru and Mexico for more than US $ 150M. He previously collaborated for 5 years with KIMCO REALTY CORP (US REIT) as Commercial Director prior to his role for almost 2 years as Director of Growth and Development for INMOBILIARIA CITELIS.
Luis Cantu is a founding partner and serves as CEO of Seris Retail Holdings, a Mexico City and metropolitan area-focused retail property investment and management firm that has invested US$100 million since 2017. Seris Retail Holdings is backed by Calzada Capital Partners, a US-based private equity firm with over US$8.5 billion under management. Before founding Seris in 2017, Mr. Cantu was de COO for the retail development arm of Abilia and was responsible for the development of over 250,000 square meters of retail space and the successful sale of its largest retail development to Fibra Shop.
Raul is the CEO of a new Industrial Reit, FIBRA NEXT, the largest owner and developer of Industrial properties in Mexico. Prior to this he co-founded and Managed a Real Estate lending vehicle, CKD, launched 2017. The fund focused on issuing loans for income producing properties, including office buildings, retail centers, industrial properties and hotels. From 2013-2016, Raul was the President and CEO for GE in Mexico and before that he lead the Real Estate Business in GE Mexico for several years. Raúl began his career with GE in 1997 in Stamford, Connecticut with the Latin America group of GE Capital Structured Finance. Raúl is a Civil Engineer from Universidad Anáhuac and he has an MBA from Columbia University in New York.
Tim Gifford is the Head of CBRE’s Investment Banking Business for Latin America, CBRE Capital Advisors Latin America, focusing on complex cross-border investment advisory services throughout Latin America. Mr. Gifford advises institutional investors on mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, and financing of commercial real estate throughout Latin America. Working closely with CBRE office locations in Latin America, he provides clients seamless capital markets advisory service. Mr. Gifford has more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate and investment banking business in various Latin American and Caribbean markets.
Managing Director Plataf. InmobiliariaArtha Capital
Mexico
Vicente Naves Ramos, is a Civil Engineer graduated with Honorable Mention from Universidad La Salle, has an MBA (Master in Business Administration) from IPADE, in addition to various courses. The Naves Engineer has 31 years of work experience, more than 25 years in real estate development, always with an ascending career. He has extensive experience as CEO in leading development companies and infrastructure concessionaires. He was a Member of the ARA Consortium Board of Directors (2008-2011), Leadership and direction of high-performance and multifunctional teams, and Vice President of the National Chamber of Industry for the Promotion and Development of Housing (CANADEVI), from 2000 to 2011.
La explosión de los activos logísticos - ¿Cuáles transformaciones demanda el eCommerce? ¿Qué proyectos alternativos se originaron a partir de la pandemia? ¿Cuáles procesos se aceleraron y cómo acompaña el desarrollo tecnológico?
Demanda y precios de mercado - ¿Cómo se comportó la absorción de la vacancia de los diferentes activos? ¿Cuáles geografías son más atractivas? ¿Qué se espera para los próximos 5 años? ¿Qué tipo de productos prometen mejores retornos?
Guerra comercial entre USA y China - ¿México está aprovechando las ventajas que emergieron? ¿Cuáles son las fortalezas y debilidades de la estructura logística del país?
Lyman Daniels is the President of CBRE Mexico since 2009 and is the executive responsible for operations in Mexico. Mr. Daniels responsibilities include providing strategic direction as the head of Mexicos market-leading real estate services organization with more than 1,000 employees performing advisory and transaction services, valuations, facility management, project management and asset services. CBRE Mexico, under his leadership, has been recognized as the fastest organic growing office throughout CBRE world-wide for more than five years.
Mr. Lavín is responsible for the business development as well as the implementation of equity and debt strategies of different Prudential Real Estate Investors' Latin America investment platforms. During his tenure at PREI, Mr. Lavín has executed an aggregate of US$4.5 billion of transactions, both in public and private markets, and including debt, equity and M&A. His responsibilities also include managing PREI Latin America's relationships with investment banks, investors, commercial banks and financial institutions. Mr. Lavín has a degree in Industrial Engineering from ITESM in Mexico City and holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, where he was recipient of the Global Star Award.
Javier Llaca is the Chief Operating and Investment Officer, and co-founder of Fibra Mty, a diversified office and industrial real estate investment trust, publicly traded in the Mexican Stock Exchange. Mr. Llaca has more than 25 years of experience in the real estate sector, and deep knowledge in the office, industrial, retail and mixed use, including planning, structuring, marketing and operation of real estate projects. Mr. Llaca worked for 14 years at JLL, as Executive Vice President in charge of the firm’s operations in Northern Mexico. Before that he worked for 8 years at CBRE.
Mr. Gutiérrez has been in the real estate sector since 1989, including President for Latin America for Prologis where he is responsible for all Brazil and Mexico related activities including operations, investments, acquisitions and industrial property development. Mr. Gutiérrez was co-founder of “Fondo Opción” (formerly G. Acción), the first public real estate company in Mexico, where he acted as Chief Executive Officer and is currently a member of the Executive Committee of Consejo de Empresas Globales. He is also a member the board of directors of Finaccess and Central de Estacionamientos. He also served as President of the AMPIP (The Mexican Association of Private Industrial Parks) from 2005 to 2006.
Oportunidades del comportamiento resiliente - ¿Qué reflexiones nos trajo la pandemia? ¿Cuáles son las ventajas que deben defenderse? ¿Dónde se ubican las mejores geografías?
Retos a trabajar - ¿Cómo se le gana al shadow market? ¿Qué normativa llamaría la atención de nuevos jugadores? ¿Cuánto peso tiene el factor tierra?
Nuevos desarrollos - ¿Qué propuestas de valor se afianzaron durante los últimos 18 meses? ¿Cuánta relevancia tienen elementos como programas de flexibilidad, sostenibilidad, trabajo remoto, entre otros, en la conceptualización de proyectos futuros?
Fuentes de fondeo - ¿Se están estructurando productos financieros adecuados? ¿Existen incentivos gubernamentales atractivos? ¿Cómo está la disponibilidad de bancos, inversionistas y fondos para aportar capital en estos activos?
Director of IR & Business Dev.TC Latin America Partners
Colombia
Juliana is the Director of Business Development and IR of TC Latin America Partners. She brings over 10 year of experience in the financial services industry in Latin America, and is responsible for TC’s corporate matters such as investor relations, fundraising, business development, marketing and operations.
Ms. Soto has worked for the Firm since 2012, based out of TC’s local offices in Bogota, New York and Mexico City. During her career at TC, she has also been involved in the underwriting and asset management of portfolio investments in Colombia and Mexico.
Juliana holds a MS in Real Estate Finance and Investments from NYU, and a BBA from Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración (CESA) in Bogotá, Colombia.
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).
Rodrigo is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of HASTA Capital. Prior to founding HASTA, Rodrigo was Managing Director for Greystar Real Estate Partners in Latin America, where he was responsible for all of Greystar’s business activities in the region, including the company’s Investment, Development, and Property Management divisions. Rodrigo graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from The Cooper Union in New York and received an MBA with Distinction from the Harvard Business School. Rodrigo is a Founding Member of the Board of Directors of the Asociacion de Vivienda en Renta, A.C. (AVER), and a member of the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC).
Espacios Flexibles Vs. Oficinas tradicionales: ¿Cuáles son las visiones a corto, medio y largo plazo? ¿Cuán potente es el impacto del trabajo remoto? ¿Cómo reconvertir espacios según las nuevas preferencias?
Proyectos codiciados: ¿Oficinas “as a service''? ¿Cómo adaptarse a las necesidades del tenant? ¿Contratos adaptados a cada cliente? ¿Qué tecnologías potencian el valor percibido?
Financiamiento - ¿Cuáles son las estructuras financieras más factibles? ¿Qué clase de desarrollos tendrán retornos más interesantes? ¿Quiénes serán los mejores partners de negocios a partir de ahora?
Mr. Sergio Perez is a real estate expert with over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate who joined Newmark Knight Frank in 2018 to lead as the executive managing director for Global corporate Services in the Latin America Region. Sergio is also leader of a +30 CRE professionals based in Mexico City that has been responsible for most of the largest tenant representations in both head quarter and distribution transactions overseeing north of 2.5 millions square meters of transactions in the past 5 years.
Alejandro Delgado es graduado de la carrera de Dirección de Negocios por el Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey; funge como el Country Manager México de SiiLA , donde busca incrementar los servicios y cobertura de la empresa, coordinar el desarrollo de nuevos negocios, así como liderar la visión de los equipos de marketing y administración, con el propósito de mantener a SiiLA México como la mejor plataforma de información inmobiliaria del mercado mexicano.
Alvaro Villar
General Manager Mexico & Central AmericaERL Engenharia
Mexico
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 Llaca
COOFibra MTY
Mexico
Javier Llaca is the Chief Operating and Investment Officer, and co-founder of Fibra Mty, a diversified office and industrial real estate investment trust, publicly traded in the Mexican Stock Exchange. Mr. Llaca has more than 25 years of experience in the real estate sector, and deep knowledge in the office, industrial, retail and mixed use, including planning, structuring, marketing and operation of real estate projects. Mr. Llaca worked for 14 years at JLL, as Executive Vice President in charge of the firm’s operations in Northern Mexico. Before that he worked for 8 years at CBRE.
Roberto Pulido se unió a MIRA en 2008 como Asociado de Inversiones. En esta posición, el Sr. Pulido fue responsable del análisis financiero, underwriting, y análisis del mercado de diversas inversiones potenciales de MIRA, de igual forma participó en el proceso de colocación y negociación de inversiones cerradas por el grupo. En este rol, el Sr. Pulido fue responsable de cerrar transacciones por un valor de EU$250 millones. De 2012 a enero del 2015 fue director del proyecto Nuevo Sur (Monterrey) en donde fue responsable del diseño, construcción, desarrollo, ventas y mercadotecnia del mismo.
Mr. Gil has worked closely with Paladin Realty since 2010, and now serves as Managing Director and Mexico’s Country Head. Previously, Mr. Gil structured real estate portfolio divestments at Los-Angeles-based Lucent Capital, and developed real estate in several Mexican markets for almost a decade with Integra, a family-owned development company. Mr. Gil holds a dual degree from ITAM in Mexico City, and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Oportunidades, desafíos y conversión de activos - ¿Qué soluciones surgieron en los últimos meses y se consolidaron como estrategias valiosas de negocios? ¿Qué retos aún deben sortearse? ¿Cuál fue el rol de la tecnología y qué impacto tendrá en los próximos 3 años?
Playas mexicanas - ¿Ganadoras en la reactivación económica? ¿Cuánto espacio hay para nuevos desarrollos? ¿Qué clase de activos? ¿Qué ubicaciones son las mejores?
Apoyo financiero y acompañamiento gubernamental - ¿Cómo están respondiendo las instituciones financieras e inversionistas? ¿Qué nuevas estructuras pueden darse a partir de ahora para compartir riesgos? ¿Existen otras ayudas económicas, ya sea por organismos locales o internacionales?
Eduardo is Vice-president of Investments & Acquisitions of Alójica, a real estate investment management company focused on lodging real estate opportunities in Mexico, focused in underwriting and structuring equity and structured financing opportunities across the hospitality sector.
VP Business Development Latin AmericaWorld of Hyatt Inclusive Collection
USA
Federico joined ALG, now World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection, in 2017. He leverages over 30 years of experience in luxury hotel management/operations, destination/hotel marketing, and travel product development in the luxury segment Before that he spent 13 years as director of product development at Classic Vacations, Expedia Group's luxury brand, responsible for Caribbean and Mexico. His prior role was Senior Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, for nearly a decade, where he successfully opened Mexico City and Punta Mita. Federico was founder and President of the Promotions Committee at the Mexico City Hotel & Motel Association and later appointed Chief Counsel of the first Mexico City Tourism Board,
Fernando Delgado is Managing Partner and founding member of Vertex Real Estate Investors, a Private Equity Fund focused on Mexico. Fernando co-developed and leads the Hotel Investments Platform of the fund whose highly profitable hotel investments have been recipient of multiple awards.
Mario Carbone
Managing Director Development - Mexico & C.A.Hilton Worldwide
Nicolas leads the expansion strategy of Playa Hotels and Resorts portfolio owned and/or managed hotels and resorts through negotiation of hotel management agreements, joint ventures and/or acquisitions for new hotels or qualified conversions in Latin America and the Caribbean. He oversees the feasibility department in the development of complex financial models and feasibility studies on the profitability of hotels under management agreements, expansion projects, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions operations and divestment of non-strategic assets,
Retos y fortalezas del sector inmobiliario mexicano
¿Cómo fomentar la inversión y el acceso a vehículos de financiamiento?
Visiones a corto, medio y largo plazo - ¿Cómo se proyectan las diferencias de apetito entre Core, Core +, Value Add, Opportunistic, etc.? ¿La forma de valorar el riesgo en diferentes mercados ha cambiado? ¿Qué segmentos son más atractivos?
Alianzas exitosas - ¿Quién es el socio de negocio ideal? ¿Cuáles son los principales desencuentros? ¿Cuáles son los fundamentos de los mejores JVs?
Instrumentos financieros - ¿Cuál es la postura actual y visión de los bancos? ¿Cómo se encuentra el apetito en el mercado de capitales? ¿Cuáles son los modelos alternativos de financiamiento de proyectos?
Experiencias compartidas - ¿Cuáles son las lecciones aprendidas desde que empezó la pandemia? ¿Cómo se puede trabajar en conjunto para compartir beneficios y mitigar riesgos?
Jorge has extensive experience in the real estate industry and more specifically in the management of real estate funds in Mexico. Prior to joining Ivanhoé Cambridge, he worked for PGIM Real Estate (Prudential), a real estate private equity firm where he was Head of Transactions for Mexico. Before that, Jorge was a Senior Director at Tishman Speyer and also worked for real estate development and investment firms Tresalia Capital, Apollo Real Estate and AMB Property Corporation (now Prologis). Jorge holds an MBA from Wharton School of Business and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de Mexico (ITAM). He speaks fluent English and Spanish.
Juan Carlos Mier y Terán has over 30 years of experience at companies like GE, Citibanamex, Cemex, HSBC, CBRE and Banco Santander. At HSBC he has originated real estate loans for over US$3 billion and reshaped the portfolio to focus on industrial, retail and office properties and conformed of the top real estate players in Mexico. He made Real Estate a growth target sector for the bank through loans and capital financing and also closed the first real estate loan-on-loan acquisition bank transaction in Mexico. Mr. Mier y Terán has a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Anáhuac and an MBA from The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.
Mauricio Elizondo is the development head at Grupo Posadas, Mexico's leading hotel company. He oversees feasibility, development and project management for Mexico and the Caribbean. Grupo Posadas has an array of brands covering different segments in urban locations (from economy to luxury) and all-inclusive resorts (adults and families). He has more 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, and has led departments in different areas such as revenue management and vacation ownership. He is based in the Mexico City office.
Mr. Ricardo Zúñiga is Founding Partner, Chairman and CEO of Vertex Real Estate Investors, a private equity real estate platform focused on investing third party institutional capital in Mexico’s Real Estate Sector. Prior to his current responsibilities he was CEO of BCBA, Principal at O’Connor Capital Partners, Director at Hines Interests, Associate at Marriott Hotels and Operations Manager for Hardin Construction Group. Over his more than 23 years of real estate experience Mr. Zúñiga has been involved in either the construction, development, or financing of more than USD 3 billion of real estate property in Mexico including all asset classes.
The event will bring together the main decision-makers in the real estate sector
A networking environment
The meeting will bring together the main decision-makers in the real estate sector, including REIT managers, developers, investors, operators, banks, securitization companies, in a conducive environment for networking.
Discussion rooms
There are around 15 discussion rooms that will debate innovations and market trends, in addition to sessions covering the sectors of residential, offices and mixed use developments.
Some of the most important executives who have been to our event
Federico Garza (Desarrollos Delta), German Ahumada (Artha Capital) Gonzalo Robina (Fibra UNO), Jaime Fasja (Thor Urbana Capital), Jorge Margain (Ivanhoe Cambridge), Juan Monroy (Fibra Maquarie), Luis Gutierrez (Prologis) y Sergio Arguelles (Finsa).
Developers • Shopping Centers • Land Development Companies • Hotel Operators • Industrial & Logistics
MARKET SPECIALISTS
Lawyers • Architects • Construction & Engineering Companies • Consultants
"I've been coming to GRI events for many years now. Every time I do so, I remember why I like to come: because I can meet so many different people in a very special environment. It's a very effective networking network."
Mr. Finerty is Senior Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Penzance, with oversight of capital markets, risk, finance, asset and property management, and all other administrative functions. He is a member of the Investment, Executive, and ESG Committees.
Prior to joining Penzance, Mr. Finerty, as Chief Investment Officer, led Equity International’s Investments Group (founded and chaired by Sam Zell) overseeing investment and portfolio company activity as well playing a key role in oversight of all other areas. He was one of three members of Equity International’s Investment Committee, which included Sam Zell. Previously, he was vice president at Madison Dearborn Partners, responsible for sourcing and executing transactions
“It’s always positive to be in GRI to take part on great discussions, listen to opinions, find out divergencies about the market understanding and to be close to top players. I see it as a very rich experience, which contributes to our planning.”
Mr. Cherman joined Tishman Speyer in 2001 and is responsible for the firm’s activities in Brazil. He is also a member of the Investment Committee. Prior to his current role, Mr. Cherman held a number of positions on the firm’s Brazil team, including managing the region’s acquisitions and leasing efforts, heading both the residential development and commercial development groups, and serving as Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Mr. Cherman spent 12 years working in the development business, where he managed large-scale commercial and residential projects in Latin America. Mr. Cherman holds a degree in civil engineering from Pontifícia Universidade Católica in Rio de Janeiro and an MBA from the University of São Paulo.
GRI has no speakers, no presentations. Instead, you have a selection of closed-door discussions where everyone can participate.
Much like a conversation in your own living room, the dynamic environment allows you to engage with your peers in an informal and collegial setting.
Sponsors
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Back in 1993, when Founder, Chairman, and CEO Bob Faith set out to build Greystar, he saw a highly fragmented multifamily industry that was more focused on assets than people. He envisioned the need for an industry leader, a blue-chip company that operated with the highest integrity and character in delivering world-class services to residents, property owners and investors in multifamily real estate. He said, “Why not us? Let’s go be that company.” With a winning strategy and a focus on people, Greystar set out to meet that need -- guided by the mission of enriching the lives of those we touch by doing things the right way. Greystar has learned what’s important to people when it comes to a place to call home and the services that enhance the living experience. And that’s why we put our heart and soul into providing beautiful living environments.
Banco Sabadell is Spain’s fourth largest private banking group, which is comprised of different banks, brands, subsidiaries and part-owned companies covering all areas of the financial business sector under a common denominator: professional performance and quality. A young, highly-qualified team, with the most modern, up-to-date technological and commercial resources and a multi-brand, multi-channel organisation focusing on the client enable Banco Sabadell to occupy an outstanding position in the personal and business banking markets.
Newmark is one of the world's leading commercial real estate advisory firms. With roots dating back to 1929, our strong foundation makes us one of the most trusted names in the industry. Newmark prides itself on delivering the highest level of service to our clients to meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Newmark's fully integrated platform of services provides clients with a single-source solution for every phase of owning or occupying a property.
NH Hotel Group part of Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, trusted operator and investor, with a multi-national portfolio of over 530 properties. Through our Anantara, Avani, Elewana, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow and TIVOLI properties, Minor Hotels operates in 50+ countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and South America. Our excellence in achieving higher margins set us apart in the hotel industry (average>40% GOP Margin).
Global Businesses Inc was founded in 2002. It is a company focused in developing residential for sale or built-to-rent buildings in Mexico City.
We are currently developing 22 sites.
We are focused in Alcaldía (County) Benito Juarez, Miguel Hidalgo and Cuauhtemoc, with minor interests in Alvaro Obregon and Cuajimalpa Alcaldía.
Deloitte provides audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax & legal services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte’s more than 330,000 professionals are committed to making an impact that matters.
SiiLA´mission is to provide market intelligence of the commercial real estate sector with the highest quality standards. SiiLA is a cloud-based platform backed by the best technology, reliable methodology and advanced statistics. This has successfully positioned us in Latin America as a provider of objective data and specialized consulting that allows our clients to make informed decisions.
S2E is a canadian company established in 2006 in Waterloo, Ontario.
We specialize in developing sustainable solutions and projects with a positive environmental impact, with a focus on the development of real state Smart Communities and Microutilities energy solutions.
Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary, and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective, and insights we provide help investors to make important credit judgments with confidence. Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research; Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of credit market data, analytical tools and risk services; and Fitch Learning, a preeminent training and professional development firm. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. For additional information, please visit fitchratings.com.
Since 1975, Ritch Mueller has actively participated in the development and growth of Mexico’s financial and securities markets of private and public sector. Ritch Mueller is a market leader in its practice areas. We represent and provide sophisticated high value added legal and tax advice to domestic and international clients in respect of their business transactions in Mexico. We work hand in hand with our clients in structuring and implementing solutions that meet their needs. Our legal and tax team combines seasoned and young legal practitioners and professionals, creating one of the most talented teams of legal professionals in Mexico. We privilege teamwork and efficiency and guide our practice based on the ethics passed down from the firm’s founder, the late James E. Ritch.
Energía Real is a market leading energy-as-a-service company focused primarily on providing financial solutions for commercial and industrial clients looking to secure affordable renewable energy. core product is a solar on-site Power Purchase Agreement – with over 160 clients contracted.
We have successfully completed a strategic partnership with affiliates of Riverstone Holdings LLC, a private equity firm dedicated to real assets investing primarily in energy, power and infrastructure.
Riverstone’s total capital commitments will allow Energía Real to develop close to 500 MW of solar rooftop installations covering up to 4 million square meters of rooftops, offsetting more than 400,000 tons of CO2e per year.
The founding and management team extensive experience in Private Equity, Real Estate and Energy, as well as a track record in raising institutional capital in excess of US$1.5M for investment in Mexico in the past 10 years.
GBInc is a leading Mexican real estate company specialized in residential development. Refined operational processes and organized functional structure enable us to deliver high quality standard outputs in various simultaneous sites.
Alejandro Delgado es graduado de la carrera de Dirección de Negocios por el Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey; funge como el Country Manager México de SiiLA , donde busca incrementar los servicios y cobertura de la empresa, coordinar el desarrollo de nuevos negocios, así como liderar la visión de los equipos de marketing y administración, con el propósito de mantener a SiiLA México como la mejor plataforma de información inmobiliaria del mercado mexicano.
SiiLA´mission is to provide market intelligence of the commercial real estate sector with the highest quality standards. SiiLA is a cloud-based platform backed by the best technology, reliable methodology and advanced statistics. This has successfully positioned us in Latin America as a provider of objective data and specialized consulting that allows our clients to make informed decisions.
