KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Ben BrownManaging Partner, Head of the Americas & Global Head of Office
Brookfield Properties - NY
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Richard BarkhamGlobal Chief Economist
CBRE
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Manoj MendaChairman - Supervisory Board
RMZ Corporation
Ben Brown
Managing Partner, Head of the Americas & Global Head of OfficeBrookfield Properties - NY
USA
Ben oversees real estate activities in the Americas, including investments and portfolio management, and heads Brookfield’s global office business, managing over 400 properties spanning 180 million square feet worldwide. Joining Brookfield in 2010, he held roles in the U.S. office business and led investments in London and New York. Previously, he worked with New Boston Fund, Sovereign Bank, and Thor Equities. Ben is on the Real Estate Board of New York’s Executive Committee, Board of Governors, and serves on the Boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City and Hudson River Park Friends. He holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration (Finance) from Northeastern University and lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children.
Richard Barkham
Global Chief EconomistCBRE
USA
Richard is one of the world’s leading real estate economists. He joined CBRE in 2014 as Executive Director and Global Chief Economist. He is based in Boston and, as CBRE’s Global Head of Research, leads a team of 700 researchers worldwide, whilst travelling and speaking extensively on key real estate trends. He is Chairman of CBRE Econometric Advisers a specialist real estate forecasting unit. He has numerous academic and trade press publications to his credit including a highly regarded book called ‘Real Estate and Globalisation’ (Wiley Blackwell, Oxford), which deals with the impact on real estate markets of the rise of emerging markets such as China and Brazil.
Manoj Menda
Chairman - Supervisory BoardRMZ Corporation
India
Manoj Menda is the firm’s Corporate Chairman. He leads the firms Executive Committee and sits on the Investment Committee. Responsible for the strategic client and business relationships globally. He contributes to business development and transaction strategy. He serves on the Investment and Advisory Committees of all RMZ private fund programs. Founder and Trustee of RMZ Foundation whose vision is to actively contribute to the social and economic development of the communities in which we operate.
14 - 16 May
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EVENT MANAGER
Rodrigo Branchini
Partner | Managing Director APAC
GRI Club
Rodrigo Branchini
Rodrigo Branchini
Partner | Managing Director APAC
GRI Club
+44 07306 336010
+44 7306 336010
Rodrigo Branchini is a senior executive with 20+ years of experience in the Tech industry with expertise with project management, product development and new business. Rodrigo holds a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from INATEL, MBA in Project Management from FGV, Specialization in IoT from Unicamp and International Certification in Project Management from The George Washington University.
Keynote Speaker
Ben Brown
Managing Partner,
Head of the Americas & Global Head of Office
Managing Partner,
Head of the Americas & Global Head of Office
Keynote Speaker
Ben oversees real estate activities in the Americas, including investments and portfolio management, and heads Brookfield’s global office business, managing over 400 properties spanning 180 million square feet worldwide.
Joining Brookfield in 2010, he held roles in the U.S. office business and led investments in London and New York. Previously, he worked with New Boston Fund, Sovereign Bank, and Thor Equities.
Ben is on the Real Estate Board of New York’s Executive Committee, Board of Governors, and serves on the Boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City and Hudson River Park Friends. He holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration (Finance) from Northeastern University and lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children.
Joining Brookfield in 2010, he held roles in the U.S. office business and led investments in London and New York. Previously, he worked with New Boston Fund, Sovereign Bank, and Thor Equities.
Ben is on the Real Estate Board of New York’s Executive Committee, Board of Governors, and serves on the Boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City and Hudson River Park Friends. He holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration (Finance) from Northeastern University and lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children.
Keynote Speaker
Richard Barkham
Global Chief Economist
Global Chief Economist
Keynote Speaker
Richard is one of the world’s leading real estate economists. He joined CBRE in 2014 as Executive Director and Global Chief Economist. He is based in Boston and, as CBRE’s Global Head of Research, leads a team of 700 researchers worldwide, whilst travelling and speaking extensively on key real estate trends.
He is Chairman of CBRE Econometric Advisers a specialist real estate forecasting unit. He has numerous academic and trade press publications to his credit including a highly regarded book called ‘Real Estate and Globalisation’ (Wiley Blackwell, Oxford), which deals with the impact on real estate markets of the rise of emerging markets such as China and Brazil.
He is Chairman of CBRE Econometric Advisers a specialist real estate forecasting unit. He has numerous academic and trade press publications to his credit including a highly regarded book called ‘Real Estate and Globalisation’ (Wiley Blackwell, Oxford), which deals with the impact on real estate markets of the rise of emerging markets such as China and Brazil.
Keynote Speaker
Manoj Menda
Corporate Chairman
Corporate Chairman
Keynote Speaker
Manoj Menda, as Chairman of the Supervisory Board at RMZ Corporation, leads an organization deeply invested in revolutionizing alternative asset ownership with a substantial focus on the future economy, particularly within the Indian context.
Operating through RMZ Real Estate and RMZ Infrastructure, the company, wholly owned by the Menda family, boasts a diverse $18 billion portfolio and more than 75 million square feet of built space. RMZ Real Estate prioritizes sustainable economic development, investing across various verticals such as hospitality, luxury residential spaces, mixed-use, and industrial logistics, while continuously upgrading its office portfolio.
Conversely, RMZ Infrastructure aims to forge nationwide infrastructure networks in critical sectors like Healthcare, Data Centres, and Sports Infrastructure, emphasizing assets with solid cash flows and growth potential. Under Menda's leadership, RMZ Corporation emerges as a catalyst for innovation and sustainability, committed to nurturing communities and fostering connections across global landscapes.
Operating through RMZ Real Estate and RMZ Infrastructure, the company, wholly owned by the Menda family, boasts a diverse $18 billion portfolio and more than 75 million square feet of built space. RMZ Real Estate prioritizes sustainable economic development, investing across various verticals such as hospitality, luxury residential spaces, mixed-use, and industrial logistics, while continuously upgrading its office portfolio.
Conversely, RMZ Infrastructure aims to forge nationwide infrastructure networks in critical sectors like Healthcare, Data Centres, and Sports Infrastructure, emphasizing assets with solid cash flows and growth potential. Under Menda's leadership, RMZ Corporation emerges as a catalyst for innovation and sustainability, committed to nurturing communities and fostering connections across global landscapes.
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May 16th
GRI EXPERIENCE GRI RUN
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
What could be better than sharing relaxed moments with industry friends? The agenda will include social activities such as gastronomic experiences, central park running, tours, and more.
SPECIAL SESSIONS
GRI Women Committee | 09:45 - 11:30
The GRI Women's Committee seeks to empower women in real estate and strengthen the networking of female leaders.
During our event in NY, we will have an exclusive agenda for women participants.
The GRI Women's Committee seeks to empower women in real estate and strengthen the networking of female leaders.
During our event in NY, we will have an exclusive agenda for women participants.
GRI Advisory Board Meeting | 11:15 - 13:30
Ben Brown
Managing Partner
Managing Partner
Richard Barkham
Global Chief Economist
Global Chief Economist
Discussions
Keynote Session | May
16th | 14:00 - 15:45
Emerging Markets Outlook
How to prepare for the times ahead?
Keynote Speaker
Ben Brown
Managing Partner, Head of the Americas & Global Head of Office
Brookfield Properties - NY
Keynote Speaker
Manoj Menda
Chairman - Supervisory Board
RMZ Corporation
Keynote Speaker
Richard Barkham
Global Chief Economist
CBRE
Moderator
Gustavo Favaron
CEO & Managing Partner
GRI Club
Discussions | May 16th
| 16:30 - 17:30
Office Market
What is the real potential and where is the asset evolving to?
Co-chairs
Alfredo Khouri JrCatuaí
Asset
André AccetturiGIC
Fernando KenworthyFibra
Experts
Juan Carlos MorenoCapital
Center
Leila JacyTishman Speyer
Markus ZoppaDekaBank
Deutsche Girozentrale
Oltmann AhlersMacquarie
Group
Housing development
Where does the funding come from?
Co-chairs
Alfredo Gulin NetoAG7
Partners
Ana Laura GuimaraesBe/Land
Federico CerdasSkyhaus
Federico GagliardoVitrium
Capital
Francisco Perez VargasEmpresas FPY
Jose OrtegaMarhnos
Laura Bermúdez-DuchampYellowstone Capital Partners
Marcio Botana MoraesEven
Construtora e Incorporadora
Marisol Chávez ValdesDeltack
Retail Evolution
Is all that glitters gold?
Co-chairs
Adrian AraujoPlanigrupo
Alejandro LunaConquer
Christian LegaDeloitte
Cristina BettsIguatemi
S.A
Eduardo Pérez MarchantParque Arauco
Luis DoncelVivo Grupo
Inmobiliario
Marcos CarvalhoAncar
Ivanhoe
Vitor RochaRetail Mind
Data Center Case Study
Model basis in a context of growing demand
Leisure Hospitality Investment
Growing interest in resorts and luxury assets?
Co-chairs
Alejandro AcevedoMarriott
International
Christian Glauser BenzMandarin Oriental - Miami
Emilio Izquierdo MerloMARAEY
Mark KeiserViceroy
Mauricio ElizondoGrupo
Posadas
Pablo MaturanaHilton
Worldwide
Paul AdanIHG
Intercontinental Hotel Group
Program
Master Session | May 16th | 18:00 - 19:00
Investing in India
Answering the 4 key questions: Why - When - Where - How
Mihir Menda
Supervisory Board MemberRMZ Corporation
India
As Board Member of RMZ, one of Asia's largest privately-held real estate conglomerates with a portfolio exceeding $15 billion in real estate, Mihir Menda ardently champions enduring the family ethos in all business endeavours while diligently overseeing the strategic allocation of family assets.
Mihir's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science degree from Columbia University, complemented by a Master of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Mrunalini Neelamraju
Chief Operating OfficerThe Machani Group
India
An esteemed AA School London alumna, I hold a master's in architecture & urbanism. With 18+ years’ expertise, my portfolio excels in commercial & retail districts, including entrepreneurship in India & UK industries.
My impactful journey at Callison RTKL underscores my exemplary capabilities of project management & nurturing valuable industry relationships. I have worked on globally acclaimed projects, including the Icon Mall, London, a visionary retail & entertainment district.
As Machani Group's COO, I orchestrate teams across architecture, design, operations & strategy. My role extends to optimizing management processes & business strategy. My distinction lies in holistic leadership while embodying the values of the company.
Vinod Rohira
CEOMindspace Business Parks REIT
India
Equipped with an MBA from Booth School of Business, Chicago, and a law degree from the Mumbai University, Vinod began his career with the K. Raheja Corp, over two decades ago.
A fine example of his work philosophy has resulted in building brand ‘Mindspace’ – with the idea of establishing world-class business districts; a concept which has completely revolutionized the Commercial Real Estate sector in India.
Having led the development of Grade A commercial real estate across the country, and the listing of Mindspace Business Parks REIT on the Indian stock exchanges, his current focus is on driving the commercial business’ strategic operations with an emphasis on stakeholders’ management and business development.
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Sectoral Club Partners
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+91 9810400447
Hyderabad | India
Aliens Group is an ever-growing organisation and pioneers of Intelligent living by creating sustainable communities with innovative designs.We have designed and developed multiple projects to world-class standards in South India.
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Gurgaon | Haryana | India
Resurgent India Ltd. is a top-of-the-line merchant and investment banking firm with a pan-India presence.Our service offerings, as a category 1 merchant banker, include mergers and acquisitions, private equity, debt syndication, structured finance, capital market solutions, transaction advisory, valuations, government advisory, enterprise risk, stressed asset resolution, fintech solutions, training, and a few other areas.
https://www.ey.com/en_in
+ 91 22 61920000
Mumbai | India
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
https://www.jll.co.in
+91 22 71495900
New Delhi | India
JLL is India’s premier and largest professional services firm specializing in real estate for over the past 25 years now. With an extensive geographic footprint across 10 cities and a staff strength of over 14,000, the firm provides investors, developers, local corporates and multinational companies with a comprehensive range of services. For further information, visit www.jll.co.in
https://mangoadvisors.com/
+91 22 6195 5100
Mumbai | Maharashtra | India
Mango Advisors is an Investment Banking firm focussed on Real Estate Sector, providing a wide range of services including consulting, syndication and M&A advisory.
Formed by senior erstwhile bankers with extensive knowledge and experience of financing, fund raising and investments advisory.
Team has combined experience of over 5 decades in Real Estate financing and have executed transactions worth over ~INR 20,000 crores across key markets.
http://www.khaitanco.com/
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Mumbai | Maharashtra | India
Khaitan & Co is one of India's oldest and recognised full service law firms.
Built on foundations of integrity, simplicity, dedication and professionalism, the Firm has expanded its presence in India from Kolkata (1911) to New Delhi (1970) to Bangalore (1994) to Mumbai (2001) to Chennai (2021) and in Singapore (2021). The Firm takes pride in its steady growth and celebrated its centenary year in 2011 (11 November 2011).
The Firm has a strength of more than 850+ fee earners including 220 partners and directors in its offices. In addition to the fee-earners, Khaitan & Co and has over 1000 employees working for it.
http://www.sugee.co.in/
+91 22-24993333
Mumbai | Maharashtra | India
Sugee,a reputed developer in the premium & affordable residential RE across Mumbai with over 5 mn sft of completed & ongoing development. Popularly known for its high quality construction,on-time delivery & transparency across all re-development processes
Office Market
What is the real potential and where is the asset evolving to?
Alfredo Khouri
Jr
Partner
Catuaí Asset
André
Accetturi
Senior Vice President
GIC
Fernando
Kenworthy
CEO
Fibra Experts
Juan Carlos
Moreno
CEO
Capital Center
Leila
Jacy
Managing Director - Brazil Country Head
Tishman Speyer
Markus
Zoppa
Acquisitions & Sales Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH
DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale
Oltmann
Ahlers
Vice President
Macquarie Group
Alfredo Khouri Jr
PartnerCatuaí Asset
Brazil
Alfredo Khouri Jr acumula mais de 25 anos de experiência no
mercado imobiliário, com ênfase em construção civil em gestão de fundos imobiliários, shoppings
centers, incorporações e construção civil e Bacharel em Administração de Empresas pela Faap, e
gestor CVM/Anbima sendo também Sócio do grupo Catuaí.
André Accetturi
Senior Vice PresidentGIC
Brazil
Fernando Kenworthy
CEOFibra Experts
Brazil
Fernando Kenworthy é o CEO da Fibra Experts desde 2007.
Foi responsável por reestruturar e definir a estratégia de
atuação nos negócios imobiliário do Grupo Vicunha, no
desenvolvimento de empreendimentos nos segmentos
residencial, corporativo e de urbanismo. Anteriormente à
Fibra Experts, Fernando Kenworthy foi responsável por
liderar grandes empresas do setor imobiliário, no
planejamento e gestão de grandes empreendimentos
comerciais e residenciais, como CEO da America Properties,
do Grupo Rossi e Diretor da Tishman Speyer. É graduado em
Engenharia Civil pela Universidade Mackenzie e PósGraduado em Administração de Empresas pela
Fundação
Getulio Vargas em São Paulo.
Juan Carlos Moreno
CEOCapital Center
Peru
Soy Licenciado en Economía de la Universidad del Pacífico,
con una Maestría en Finanzas. Tengo más de 15 años de experiencia en áreas vinculadas a Evaluación y
Dirección de Proyectos, así como Planeamiento Financiero, Estratégico y Controlling, en cargos de
Gerencia para empresas del rubro inmobiliario, agrícola e industrial, este último de carácter
multinacional.
Actualmente lidero Capital Center, un Grupo Inmobiliario con presencia en los segmentos de Oficinas
Prime, Rubro Industrial y Hotelero, que forma parte de uno de los holding más reconocidos del Perú,
con negocios en sectores como pesca, manufactura y agroindustria.
Leila Jacy
Managing Director - Brazil Country HeadTishman
Speyer
Brazil
Markus Zoppa
Acquisitions & Sales Deka Immobilien Investment GmbHDekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale
Germany
Markus Zoppa, International Acquisitions & Sales Deka
Immobilien Investment GmbH. Since 2007 Mr. Zoppa is responsible for all real estate acquisition and
disposition activities of the DekaBank Group in North and Latin America. Before that Mr. Zoppa was a
fund manager of the Deka-ImmobilienEurope Fund and investment manager in charge of acquisitions and
sales as well as asset management for UK and Ireland in Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH. During his
career in Deka Mr. Zoppa was also involved in transactions in Europe and Asia/Pacific and undertook
Deka´s market entry into Chile and Mexico.
Oltmann Ahlers
Vice PresidentMacquarie Group
Chile
Oltmann Ahlers is responsible for acquisitions for the south
cone of Latam. His previous experience includes asset management at GLL in Lima and New York and
project development at Metro de Santiago. He holds a MSc of Real Estate Development from Columbia
University.
Housing development
Where does the funding come from?
Alfredo Gulin
Neto
Private Investor
AG7 Partners
Ana Laura
Guimaraes
Owner
Be/Land
Federico
Cerdas
CEO & Co Founder
Skyhaus
Federico
Gagliardo
President
Vitrium Capital
Francisco Perez
Vargas
CEO
Empresas FPY
Jose
Ortega
Director de Estructuración y Financiamiento
Marhnos
Laura
Bermúdez-Duchamp
Business Development Manager
Yellowstone Capital Partners
Marcio Botana
Moraes
CEO
Even Construtora e Incorporadora
Marisol Chávez
Valdes
Directora del Portafolio Inmobiliario MX
Deltack
Alfredo Gulin Neto
Private InvestorAG7 Partners
Brazil
Ana Laura Guimaraes
OwnerBe/Land
USA
Federico Cerdas
CEO & Co FounderSkyhaus
Mexico
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.
Federico Gagliardo
PresidentVitrium Capital
Uruguay
Federico Gagliardo, CEO & Founder de Vitrium Capital,
tiene más de 30 años de experiencia internacional en negocios, gerenciamiento corporativo y
desarrollo de proyectos inmobiliarios. Su trayectoria en el mercado inmobiliario comenzó en 2001
como miembro de un equipo de inversión. En 2006 fundó Vitrium Capital, con el objetivo de ofrecer
propuestas de valor en el mercado a inversores e instituciones calificadas. Desde entonces ha estado
involucrado en todos los aspectos del negocio. Actualmente, gestiona una cartera diversificada de
inversiones inmobiliarias, con activos en propiedades residenciales, comerciales y de retail en USA,
Uruguay, Argentina y Paraguay. Anteriormente ocupó posiciones ejecutivas en Microsoft Corp. NCR y
Apple.
Francisco Perez Vargas
CEOEmpresas FPY
Chile
Jose Ortega
Director de Estructuración y FinanciamientoMarhnos
Mexico
Responsible for the contracting, structuring and
administration of the debt of Grupo Marhnos in its different business units, as well as in the
different countries in which we have a presence (United States, Mexico, Guatemala and Peru).
Additionally, I am responsible for the approval, from a financial point of view, of new real estate
projects as well as the generator of financial strategies that make real estate projects viable and
maximize their utility. On the other hand, I am the main contact, negotiator and decision maker with
national and international financial institutions.
Laura Bermúdez-Duchamp
Business Development ManagerYellowstone Capital
Partners
Colombia
Laura Bermudez-Duchamp is Business Development Manager at
Yellowstone. Ms. Bermudez-Duchamp has 7+ years of professional experience and graduated with
distinction from Harvard University with a Masters in Real Estate, where she also served as the
media director for the Real Estate Development Club. She was Summer Associate at Invesco and holds a
BA in Architecture.
Marcio Botana Moraes
CEOEven Construtora e Incorporadora
Brazil
Marcio Moraes é engenheiro civil formado pela Universidade
de Mogi das Cruzes. É presidente fundador do Grupo RFM, que opera a mais de 40 anos em
desenvolvimento imobiliário residencial, comercial, hotelaria, concessões e construção. Foi também
fundador da Investtur, companhia de desenvolvimento imobiliário especializada em turismo que foi
listada na Bolsa em 2007 captando mais de US$ 500 milhões. É ainda membro do conselho da Txai
Resorts e da ONG Companheiros do Txai, responsável por novos negócios e desenvolvimento no grupo
Marisol Chávez Valdes
Directora del Portafolio Inmobiliario MXDeltack
Mexico
Retail Evolution
Is all that glitters gold?
Adrian
Araujo
M&A and Investor Relations
Planigrupo
Alejandro
Luna
CEO
Conquer
Christian
Lega
Partner Investment Banking S-Latam
Deloitte
Cristina
Betts
CEO
Iguatemi S.A
Eduardo Pérez
Marchant
CEO
Parque Arauco
Luis
Doncel
Director General División Comercial e Industrial
Vivo Grupo Inmobiliario
Marcos
Carvalho
Co-President
Ancar Ivanhoe
Vitor
Rocha
Chief Executive Officer
Retail Mind
Adrian Araujo
M&A and Investor RelationsPlanigrupo
Mexico
Alejandro Luna
CEOConquer
Mexico
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.
Christian Lega
Partner Investment Banking S-LatamDeloitte
Mexico
Cristina Betts
CEOIguatemi S.A
Brazil
Eduardo Pérez Marchant
CEOParque Arauco
Chile
Eduardo Pérez Marchant is the CEO of Parque Arauco, a
leading retail real estate company in Latin America with more than USD 3 billions in real estate
assets. Mr. Pérez Marchant joined Parque Arauco in 2013 as Corporate Finance Manager, was named CEO
of Parque Arauco Colombia in 2017, CEO of the International Division (Perú and Colombia) in 2019 and
CEO of Parque Arauco in 2022. MBA and MPP from the University of Chicago. Before Parque Arauco,
Eduardo was a consultant at McKinsey & Company and before that he worked as portfolio manager
for Santander Asset Management.
Luis Doncel
Director General División Comercial e IndustrialVivo Grupo Inmobiliario
Mexico
Marcos Carvalho
Co-PresidentAncar Ivanhoe
Brazil
Marcos Carvalho is a Brazilian businessman who started his
career in the financial and retail consulting sectors,where he spent his first professional
decade,and in the last 25 years,he has focused on the shopping center market. he successfully
finished notable courses, such as the ODP at INSEAD and the OPM at Harvard.For a decade, he led the
Friedman Group in Brazil, establishing it as a reference in retail consulting in the country. Since
2001, he has been acting as co-president of Ancar Ivanhoe, the largest private shopping center
platform in Brazil, being a partner in commercial ventures that total more than 1 million square
meters and receive over 220 million annual visitors. Since 2006,Ancar has been associated with
Ivanhoe Cambridge
Vitor Rocha
Chief Executive OfficerRetail Mind
Portugal
At the forefront of Retail Mind Group since its foundation
in 2012, Vitor has several degrees and postgraduate qualifications, including the most recent from
Harvard Business School, in the areas of business management and real estate.
Throughout his professional path he has built up a solid knowledge of the retail industry,
particularly shopping centres, where he has begun his career. Since the bold entrepreneurial move of
creating Retail Mind, which is now present in Portugal, Spain, Colombia and Brazil, Vitor has
diversified his interests beyond retail and has increasingly partnered with some of the largest
national and international companies in the areas of retail, retail real estate and private
investment.
Data Center Case Study
Model basis in a context of growing demand
Patrick
Lynch
Executive Managing Director - CBRE Data Center Solutions
CBRE Investment Management
Patrick Lynch
Executive Managing Director - CBRE Data Center SolutionsCBRE Investment Management
USA
Leisure Hospitality Investment
Growing interest in resorts and luxury assets?
Alejandro
Acevedo
Regional VP – Caribbean and Latin America
Marriott International
Christian
Glauser Benz
Head of Development, The Americas, Latam & Caribbean
Mandarin Oriental - Miami
Emilio
Izquierdo Merlo
CEO
MARAEY
Mark
Keiser
President, Development
Viceroy
Mauricio
Elizondo
Director Corporativo de desarrollo
Grupo Posadas
Pablo
Maturana
VicePresident Development Latin America and Caribbean
Hilton Worldwide
Paul
Adan
Director LatAm
IHG Intercontinental Hotel Group
Alejandro Acevedo
Regional VP – Caribbean and Latin AmericaMarriott International
USA
Mr. Acevedo is currently a Vice President of the Caribbean
and Latin America Region of International Lodging Development of Marriott International. Prior to
join Development, Mr. Acevedo was Manager in the Development Finance Department, Global Finance of
Marriott International. He was also an associate at Crown Capital Latin America, a Private Equity
Investment Fund based in New York. Previously he was a Project Leader at Promotora Cancun sunset
Clubs in Mexico. Prior to this he worked as a consultant with GTT Proyectos in their Mexico City
office. Mr. Acevedo holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico
City and an MBA from Georgetown University in Washington D.C.
Christian Glauser Benz
Head of Development, The Americas, Latam & CaribbeanMandarin Oriental - Miami
USA
Seasoned Real Estate Developer & Hotelier with over 15
years of experience across 4 continents, focusing on leading and scaling Luxury and Lifestyle Brands
& Developments.
Industry Thought Leader with access to large network of Domestic and Foreign investors, Family
Offices, UHNW individuals, REITS, RE Developers and VC's.
Angel investor and adviser to new technologies and innovative idea companies.
Emilio Izquierdo Merlo
CEOMARAEY
Brazil
Emilio Izquierdo Merlo is CEO of MARAEY, aimed to become the
best sustainable mixed-use development in the world. The project covers a coastal area of 844
hectares and 8.5km of pristine beaches, with world class hotels, highly designed and efficient homes
and top health, education (university and school), retail, sport and entertainment facilities.
Before joining MARAEY, Emilio worked for 15 years as a consultant and investor in real estate
companies and on projects around the world, in countries like Spain, Brazil, United States, France,
Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Albania and India. Graduated in Law at the University of Navarra,
he holds several postgraduate degrees in Finance and Real Estate, in the USA, France and Spain.
Mark Keiser
President, DevelopmentViceroy
USA
Mauricio Elizondo
Director Corporativo de desarrolloGrupo Posadas
Mexico
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.
Pablo Maturana
VicePresident Development Latin America and CaribbeanHilton Worldwide
USA
Pablo Maturana, Managing Director Development South America
& The Caribbean, is responsible for the development and expansion of Hilton brands in Caribbean
and South America.
Pablo brings great expertise in the real estate industry with experience in different sectors, such as, retail, multifamily and now hospitality. Working for Cencosud, one of the most relevant multi format retailers in Latin America, Pablo served in different real estate-related executive roles until he became responsible for the organic growth of the company in Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Chile and Colombia for all formats, in addition to serving in some company boards.
Pablo brings great expertise in the real estate industry with experience in different sectors, such as, retail, multifamily and now hospitality. Working for Cencosud, one of the most relevant multi format retailers in Latin America, Pablo served in different real estate-related executive roles until he became responsible for the organic growth of the company in Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Chile and Colombia for all formats, in addition to serving in some company boards.
Paul Adan
Director LatAmIHG Intercontinental Hotel Group
USA
REAL ESTATE
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