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the annual meeting - the oldest and most active real estate federation gathers once a year for a world congress. Luxembourg has been chosen to host this premier event.
WORLD CLASS SPEAKERS
Speakers to revolution real estate business and your mind! An intense program of 3 days made up with conferences, panels, workshops and demos.
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
FIABCI Prix d'Excellence International - rewarding the best of real estate projects from all around the world. An unforgettable gala dinner for 1'000 guests in the most Rock 'n' roll venue.
LUXEMBOURG HOSPITALITY
Discover the exceptional host country of Luxembourg: a unique mix of long live history and architecture, combined with a unique lifestyle.
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Conferences, workshops, exhibition, networkings, dinners, awards, great parties and tours. Luxembourg as you’d never have imagined it!
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A wide range of countries, sectors, companies for high level attendees.More than 50 countries represented and at least 10 sectors from brokerage to architecture, real estate funds, family offices, etc.
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Meet the hottest real estate startups invited by our team to speed up their projects. 20+ startups will be selected among the best to exhibit their disruptive solutions and products.- FIABCI 65TH WORLD CONGRESS :
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Jeremy RIFKIN
Jeremy Rifkin is president of the Foundation on Economic Trends and the bestselling author of nineteen books on the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society, and the environment. His books have been translated into more than thirty five languages and are used in hundreds of universities, corporations and government agencies around the world. His most recent books include The Third Industrial Revolution, The Empathic Civilization, The Hydrogen Economy, The European Dream, The End of Work, The Age of Access, and The Biotech Century.
Jeremy Rifkin has been an advisor to the European Union for the past decade. Mr. Rifkin advised the government of Spain during its presidency of the European Union (January 1st - June 30, 2010). Mr. Rifkin also served as an adviser to President Nicolas Sarkozy of France, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, Prime Minister Jose Socrates of Portugal, Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero of Spain, and Prime Minister Janez Janša of Slovenia, during their respective European Council Presidencies, on issues related to the economy, climate change, and energy security. He currently advises the European Commission, the European Parliament, and several EU heads of state.
Mr. Rifkin is the principle architect of the European Union's Third Industrial Revolution long-term economic sustainability plan to address the triple challenge of the global economic crisis, energy security, and climate change. The Third Industrial Revolution was formally endorsed by the European Parliament in 2007 and is now being implemented by various agencies within the European Commission as well as in the 27 member-states.
Mr. Rifkin is also the founder and chairperson of the Third Industrial Revolution Global CEO Business Roundtable, comprised of 100 of the world's leading renewable energy companies, construction companies, architectural firms, real estate companies, IT companies, power and utility companies, and transport and logistics companies. Mr. Rifkin's global economic development team is the largest of its kind in the world and is working with cities, regions, and national governments to develop master plans to transition their economies into post-carbon Third Industrial Revolution infrastructures.
Since 1994, Mr. Rifkin has been a senior lecturer at the Wharton School's Executive Education Program at the University of Pennsylvania — the world's #1 ranked business school— where he instructs CEOs and senior management on transitioning their business operations into sustainable Third Industrial Revolution economies.
Mr. Rifkin's monthly column on global issues appears in many of the world's leading newspapers and magazines, including The Los Angeles Times in the United States, The Guardian in the U.K., Die Süddeutsche Zeitung andHandelsblatt in Germany, Le Soir and Knack in Belgium,L'Espresso in Italy, El Mundo and El País in Spain,Kathimerini in Greece, Informatíon in Denmark, De Volkskrant in the Netherlands, Hospodárské Noviny in the Czech Republic, Wort in Luxembourg, Eesti Päevaleht in Estonia, Trud in Bulgaria, Clarín in Argentina, and Al-Ittihad in the U.A.E.
Rifkin has been influential in shaping public policy in the United States and around the world. He has testified before numerous congressional committees and has had consistent success in litigation to ensure responsible government policies on a variety of environmental, scientific and technology related issues.
He has been a frequent guest on numerous television programs, including Face the Nation, The Lehrer News Hour, 20/20, Larry King Live, Today, and Good Morning America. The National Journal named Rifkin as one of 150 people in the U.S. that have the most influence in shaping federal government policy.
Mr. Rifkin holds a degree in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a degree in international affairs from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Rifkin speaks frequently before government, business, labor and civic forums. He has lectured at hundreds of the world's leading corporations as well as more than 300 universities in some thirty countries in the past four decades.
Mr. Rifkin is the founder and president of The Foundation on Economic Trends (www.foet.org) in Bethesda, MD. The Foundation examines the economic, environmental, social and cultural impacts of new technologies introduced into the global economy.
Jeremy Rifkin has been an advisor to the European Union for the past decade. Mr. Rifkin advised the government of Spain during its presidency of the European Union (January 1st - June 30, 2010). Mr. Rifkin also served as an adviser to President Nicolas Sarkozy of France, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, Prime Minister Jose Socrates of Portugal, Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero of Spain, and Prime Minister Janez Janša of Slovenia, during their respective European Council Presidencies, on issues related to the economy, climate change, and energy security. He currently advises the European Commission, the European Parliament, and several EU heads of state.
Mr. Rifkin is the principle architect of the European Union's Third Industrial Revolution long-term economic sustainability plan to address the triple challenge of the global economic crisis, energy security, and climate change. The Third Industrial Revolution was formally endorsed by the European Parliament in 2007 and is now being implemented by various agencies within the European Commission as well as in the 27 member-states.
Mr. Rifkin is also the founder and chairperson of the Third Industrial Revolution Global CEO Business Roundtable, comprised of 100 of the world's leading renewable energy companies, construction companies, architectural firms, real estate companies, IT companies, power and utility companies, and transport and logistics companies. Mr. Rifkin's global economic development team is the largest of its kind in the world and is working with cities, regions, and national governments to develop master plans to transition their economies into post-carbon Third Industrial Revolution infrastructures.
Since 1994, Mr. Rifkin has been a senior lecturer at the Wharton School's Executive Education Program at the University of Pennsylvania — the world's #1 ranked business school— where he instructs CEOs and senior management on transitioning their business operations into sustainable Third Industrial Revolution economies.
Mr. Rifkin's monthly column on global issues appears in many of the world's leading newspapers and magazines, including The Los Angeles Times in the United States, The Guardian in the U.K., Die Süddeutsche Zeitung andHandelsblatt in Germany, Le Soir and Knack in Belgium,L'Espresso in Italy, El Mundo and El País in Spain,Kathimerini in Greece, Informatíon in Denmark, De Volkskrant in the Netherlands, Hospodárské Noviny in the Czech Republic, Wort in Luxembourg, Eesti Päevaleht in Estonia, Trud in Bulgaria, Clarín in Argentina, and Al-Ittihad in the U.A.E.
Rifkin has been influential in shaping public policy in the United States and around the world. He has testified before numerous congressional committees and has had consistent success in litigation to ensure responsible government policies on a variety of environmental, scientific and technology related issues.
He has been a frequent guest on numerous television programs, including Face the Nation, The Lehrer News Hour, 20/20, Larry King Live, Today, and Good Morning America. The National Journal named Rifkin as one of 150 people in the U.S. that have the most influence in shaping federal government policy.
Mr. Rifkin holds a degree in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a degree in international affairs from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Rifkin speaks frequently before government, business, labor and civic forums. He has lectured at hundreds of the world's leading corporations as well as more than 300 universities in some thirty countries in the past four decades.
Mr. Rifkin is the founder and president of The Foundation on Economic Trends (www.foet.org) in Bethesda, MD. The Foundation examines the economic, environmental, social and cultural impacts of new technologies introduced into the global economy.
Zhang YUE
Zhang Yue, Chairman and President of BROAD Group, was born in Changsha in
1960 and graduated in 1980 with a college degree in fine arts, working as a teacher
and librarian. He founded BROAD with 3,000 USD in 1988.
Ever since its inception, he has had an innate passion for creative thinking into
technology. He has obtained over 200 patents for his inventions, for example, in 1989 the pressure-free hot water boiler, in 1992 the non-electric air conditioning, in 1999 the cooling, heating and power (CHP) system, in 2005 the air purification technology with electrostatic cleaner, in 2007 heat recovery fresh air unit technology, in 2009 the factory-made sustainable building (BSB), each of his inventions has revolutionized its industry, making BROAD a globally recognized technological leader.
Facing the imminent situation of climate change, Zhang Yue dreamed of his
non-electric air conditioning to completely replace its electric one, saving energy by 2 times more. However, Zhang’s greater dream is to popularize BROAD sustainable
buildings worldwide, for its energy efficiency is 5 times more than that of
conventional buildings. In 2011, Zhang Yue was awarded as the Champions of the
Earth by the United Nations.
1960 and graduated in 1980 with a college degree in fine arts, working as a teacher
and librarian. He founded BROAD with 3,000 USD in 1988.
Ever since its inception, he has had an innate passion for creative thinking into
technology. He has obtained over 200 patents for his inventions, for example, in 1989 the pressure-free hot water boiler, in 1992 the non-electric air conditioning, in 1999 the cooling, heating and power (CHP) system, in 2005 the air purification technology with electrostatic cleaner, in 2007 heat recovery fresh air unit technology, in 2009 the factory-made sustainable building (BSB), each of his inventions has revolutionized its industry, making BROAD a globally recognized technological leader.
Facing the imminent situation of climate change, Zhang Yue dreamed of his
non-electric air conditioning to completely replace its electric one, saving energy by 2 times more. However, Zhang’s greater dream is to popularize BROAD sustainable
buildings worldwide, for its energy efficiency is 5 times more than that of
conventional buildings. In 2011, Zhang Yue was awarded as the Champions of the
Earth by the United Nations.
Rudy RICCIOTTI
Architecte et ingénieur, Grand Prix National d'Architecture en 2006, Médaille d'or de l'Académie d'Architecture, Rudy Ricciotti est représentatif de cette génération d'architectes qui allient puissance de création et véritable culture constructive. Auteur de réalisations marquantes en France, avec notamment la salle de Rock Stadium de Vitrolles, le Centre Chorégraphique National d'Aix-en-Provence d’Angelin Preljocaj, la restructuration des Grands Moulins de Paris pour l’Université Denis Diderot Paris VII, le Musée des Civilisations d’Europe et de Méditerranée à Marseille, l’aile des Arts de l’Islam pour le Louvre ou encore le Stade Jean Bouin à Paris. Il construit également à l’étranger : la passerelle pour la Paix sur le fleuve Han à Séoul, la Philharmonie de Potsdam en Allemagne, le Palais des Festivals de Venise, le Musée d’Art Contemporain de Liège ou encore la Philharmonie de Gstaad pour le festival créé par Yehudi Menuhin.
Robert James OLIVER
Robert James Oliver is a dual national (US and France) 30 year veteran of the New York City real estate market. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Pace University majoring in International Corporate Finance. In addition, he attended graduate studies at Teachers College of Columbia University and the Real Estate Institute at New York University.
A career-long member of the Real Estate Board of New York, he was a Senior Vice President of Joseph P. Day Realty Corp., a 100+ year old owner-management firm. Mr. Oliver held a broad power of attorney to represent the owners in all facets of property ownership, his signature empowered to bind to owner to all contracts of leasing, management, union negotiations, court settlements as well as all contracts dealing with vendors, contractors, and professionals. His skills and expertise were used both on ownership representation in leasing and marketing as well as management of the property and office staff. He personally directed the promotional brokerage staff reviewed potential portfolio acquisitions and managed the sale of assets at the appropriate time.
In addition, he designed and was the course coordinator and Adjunct Professor of Finance for the Real Estate program at Long Island University, New York City, and Assistant Adjunct Professor of Finance for Real Estate Finance at Stern College for Women at Yeshiva University, New York City. A sought after expert on International real estate Professor Oliver most recently taught Advanced International Corporate Finance to the International MBA class and Organizational Behavior to the MBA and MSc classes at the Paris School of Business, Paris France and has also designed and taught Sciences-Po Paris’ first ever graduate course on International Real Estate in the Masters in Economics program.
In addition to the Real Estate Board of New York, Prof. Oliver was a member of the Brooklyn Board of Realtors, The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce (Board Member), Downtown Brooklyn Management Association, founder of the Hudson Heights Owners Coalition (Manhattan neighborhood improvement association founded in 1994), Board member of three New York City Business Improvement Districts and Chairman of Two).
Prof. Oliver also holds a New York Insurance Broker’s license and has an active affiliation with Marsh &McLennan, one of the largest insurance brokerage firms in the world. He holds a special New York State license to sell ‘Obamacare’ worldwide.
Robert James Oliver decided to leave his career behind and use his dual national status to apply his business acumen in the European market. True to his roots from his teaching experience at Stern College for Women, in 2014, Professor Oliver organized and moderated a panel discussion on "Executive Women in Real Estate: A Discussion NOT For Women Only", the first of its kind in Europe and hosted by the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce.
A career-long member of the Real Estate Board of New York, he was a Senior Vice President of Joseph P. Day Realty Corp., a 100+ year old owner-management firm. Mr. Oliver held a broad power of attorney to represent the owners in all facets of property ownership, his signature empowered to bind to owner to all contracts of leasing, management, union negotiations, court settlements as well as all contracts dealing with vendors, contractors, and professionals. His skills and expertise were used both on ownership representation in leasing and marketing as well as management of the property and office staff. He personally directed the promotional brokerage staff reviewed potential portfolio acquisitions and managed the sale of assets at the appropriate time.
In addition, he designed and was the course coordinator and Adjunct Professor of Finance for the Real Estate program at Long Island University, New York City, and Assistant Adjunct Professor of Finance for Real Estate Finance at Stern College for Women at Yeshiva University, New York City. A sought after expert on International real estate Professor Oliver most recently taught Advanced International Corporate Finance to the International MBA class and Organizational Behavior to the MBA and MSc classes at the Paris School of Business, Paris France and has also designed and taught Sciences-Po Paris’ first ever graduate course on International Real Estate in the Masters in Economics program.
In addition to the Real Estate Board of New York, Prof. Oliver was a member of the Brooklyn Board of Realtors, The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce (Board Member), Downtown Brooklyn Management Association, founder of the Hudson Heights Owners Coalition (Manhattan neighborhood improvement association founded in 1994), Board member of three New York City Business Improvement Districts and Chairman of Two).
Prof. Oliver also holds a New York Insurance Broker’s license and has an active affiliation with Marsh &McLennan, one of the largest insurance brokerage firms in the world. He holds a special New York State license to sell ‘Obamacare’ worldwide.
Robert James Oliver decided to leave his career behind and use his dual national status to apply his business acumen in the European market. True to his roots from his teaching experience at Stern College for Women, in 2014, Professor Oliver organized and moderated a panel discussion on "Executive Women in Real Estate: A Discussion NOT For Women Only", the first of its kind in Europe and hosted by the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce.
Maggy NAGEL
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Nicolas MACKEL
As of July 1st 2013: CEO LuxembourgforFinance, Luxembourg’s financial center development and promotion agency
2011-2013: Consul General of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in Shanghai and Executive Director Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office Shanghai
2007-2011: Deputy Chief of Mission, Luxembourg Embassy in Washington, USA
2002-2007: Permanent Representation of Luxembourg to the European Union, Bruxelles (various functions over the five year period)
1999-2002: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs department
1998-1999: legal clerk for Advocate general Jean Mischo at the European Court of Justice
1997: Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg, European Affairs Department
1995-1996: Teaching Assistant, Law Department, College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium
Education:
September 1996 to January 1997: Cours complémentaires en droit luxembourgeois (first bar exam)
September 1994 to June 1995: Llm in European law, College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium
October 1993 to June 1994: Masters in European and Community Law, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
September 1989 to June 1993: Degree in legal studies (maîtrise en droit), Centre universitaire de Luxembourg and Université Aix-en-Provence, France
Languages:
Luxembourgish, French, German, English, Italian
2011-2013: Consul General of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in Shanghai and Executive Director Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office Shanghai
2007-2011: Deputy Chief of Mission, Luxembourg Embassy in Washington, USA
2002-2007: Permanent Representation of Luxembourg to the European Union, Bruxelles (various functions over the five year period)
1999-2002: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs department
1998-1999: legal clerk for Advocate general Jean Mischo at the European Court of Justice
1997: Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg, European Affairs Department
1995-1996: Teaching Assistant, Law Department, College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium
Education:
September 1996 to January 1997: Cours complémentaires en droit luxembourgeois (first bar exam)
September 1994 to June 1995: Llm in European law, College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium
October 1993 to June 1994: Masters in European and Community Law, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
September 1989 to June 1993: Degree in legal studies (maîtrise en droit), Centre universitaire de Luxembourg and Université Aix-en-Provence, France
Languages:
Luxembourgish, French, German, English, Italian
Eva BELEZNAY
Eva Beleznay has an architectural and urban planning study and work experience from Hungary and the USA. After having worked as an urban planner and consultant in both the private and public sectors, she became the Head of the Deputy Mayor’s Office responsible for urban development of the City of Budapest. In her role as the main advisor for the Mayor and his Deputy, and later as the Chief Architect of Budapest she was responsible for providing leadership and policy direction in the areas of the capital’s regional and urban development, planning and design, urban regeneration, architectural quality control as well as for project development. Most important projects included the Heart of Budapest Program, City Hall Forum, European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), Danube Strategy and its projects, Kelenföld-Etele intermodal subcenter, Olympics 2020, Csepel-North development program. Her priorities are urban regeneration, sustainability, and community actions for liveability.
Since 2010 she works as a private consultant. She works to strenghten the coexistance of top-down policy-making and the bottom-up implementation and awareness processes. She has been a member of several working groups of the Chamber of Hungarian Architects (CHA). She is a Board Member and the Head of the Public Affairs Working Group of the Hungary Green Building Council. She is a BREEAM expert and a national Certified Real Estate Broker and Appraiser.
Since 2010 she works as a private consultant. She works to strenghten the coexistance of top-down policy-making and the bottom-up implementation and awareness processes. She has been a member of several working groups of the Chamber of Hungarian Architects (CHA). She is a Board Member and the Head of the Public Affairs Working Group of the Hungary Green Building Council. She is a BREEAM expert and a national Certified Real Estate Broker and Appraiser.
Ken CREIGHTON
Ken Creighton directs RICS’ contribution to the development of international standards. He also oversees our education and qualification standards and the technical standards developed in RICS’ 17 professional groups.
Ken Creighton
Ken joined RICS in November 2011 from the IFRS Foundation, where he was director of Content Services. In this role Ken worked with countries adopting IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) as issued by the IASB (International Accounting Standards Board). As well as supporting adoption of the standards internationally, Ken led the Foundation’s content dissemination processes, which included translation, licensing and product sales.
Before joining the IFRS Foundation in 2005, Ken was a senior manager at Ernst & Young. During his tenure there Ken led a number of international projects while based in its Washington DC, Madrid and London offices. Previous to joining E&Y, Ken was an associate analyst at Prudential Securities' Washington research office and also a legislative correspondent in the United States Senate.
Ken holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and a BA from the University of California at Berkeley. Originally from Seattle, Ken has lived in London with his family for over a decade.
In his current role with RICS, Ken's responsibilities include:
- Working with leading industry bodies to create and develop international standards
- Managing the development of technical guidance and policy through RICS’ 17 professional group boards
- Setting and maintaining RICS’ membership standards and competencies through our Membership and Education Standards boards
Ken Creighton
Ken joined RICS in November 2011 from the IFRS Foundation, where he was director of Content Services. In this role Ken worked with countries adopting IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) as issued by the IASB (International Accounting Standards Board). As well as supporting adoption of the standards internationally, Ken led the Foundation’s content dissemination processes, which included translation, licensing and product sales.
Before joining the IFRS Foundation in 2005, Ken was a senior manager at Ernst & Young. During his tenure there Ken led a number of international projects while based in its Washington DC, Madrid and London offices. Previous to joining E&Y, Ken was an associate analyst at Prudential Securities' Washington research office and also a legislative correspondent in the United States Senate.
Ken holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and a BA from the University of California at Berkeley. Originally from Seattle, Ken has lived in London with his family for over a decade.
In his current role with RICS, Ken's responsibilities include:
- Working with leading industry bodies to create and develop international standards
- Managing the development of technical guidance and policy through RICS’ 17 professional group boards
- Setting and maintaining RICS’ membership standards and competencies through our Membership and Education Standards boards
Wolfgang FEIST
Dr Wolfgang Feist, a physicist by training, came into contact with the problems of energy supply early on in his career and soon dedicated his work to the development of systematic solutions. Feist saw the answer he had been seeking in energy efficiency. Working tirelessly on the improvement of energy efficient in buildings since 1980, Feist developed and constructed the first Passive House in 1991 and played a key role in the development of the Passive House Standard. He was awarded the German Environmental Award in 2001 and the Göteborg International Environment Prize in 2003. In 2013, he was awarded the Honorary Fellowship by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
Practical solutions have always been the focus of Dr Feist’s work. With the founding of the Passive House Institute in 1996, he created an independent research institution that aids architects, engineers and component manufacturers in the development of highly efficient buildings and components.
In addition to heading the Passive House Institute, Dr. Feist is a professor of building physics at the University of Innsbruck where he has worked with the department of Energy Efficient Construction since 2008 to spur development in the region of Tyrol, Austria.
Practical solutions have always been the focus of Dr Feist’s work. With the founding of the Passive House Institute in 1996, he created an independent research institution that aids architects, engineers and component manufacturers in the development of highly efficient buildings and components.
In addition to heading the Passive House Institute, Dr. Feist is a professor of building physics at the University of Innsbruck where he has worked with the department of Energy Efficient Construction since 2008 to spur development in the region of Tyrol, Austria.
Flavio GONZAGA NUNES
Flávio Gonzaga Bellegarde Nunes has practiced law since 1974 in the areas of Real Estate, Corporate and Environment. Flávio acted in several sophisticated operations involving significant assets such as Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), acquisition of asset s and equity control; acquisition of real estate development portfolio among others. Flávio also advised on a number of transactions involving structured real estate development, collateral in general, lease, purchase and sale of property and the like.
Robyn WATERS
Currently not available
Aimé SHYIRAMBERE
Graduate in Civil and Environment Engineering, Aimé worked as a project manager in charge of infrastructure projects in Belgium before extending his experience into the fascinating world of construction by undertaking the development, from A to Z, of both residential and commercial real estate projects in Luxembourg.
His endless global interest in real estate led him to broaden his approach with a practical investigation of the specific methods of financing large scale real estate projects, especially public-private partnership and real estate funds domiciled in Luxembourg.
His endless global interest in real estate led him to broaden his approach with a practical investigation of the specific methods of financing large scale real estate projects, especially public-private partnership and real estate funds domiciled in Luxembourg.
Rüdiger FRITSCH
Currently not available
John HOWELL
Widely recognised as an expert, leader and opinion-former in the international real estate industry.
Over 30 years a specialist in international property, property business and property law. By training a lawyer and formerly senior partner in two respected UK law firms. Now editorial director of OPP (Overseas Property Professional) - the voice of the international property industry.
Practical, realistic, down-to-earth and widely travelled. A good motivator and communicator - both orally and in writing.
Current Role
2012-PRESENT: Editorial director, OPP Media – London.
Responsible for editing and producing a stable of 6 b2b print and/or digital magazines and newsletters aimed at the international property industry around the world. These include OPP and OPP China - in Mandarin. Total circulation about 110,000 in over 90 countries. Also partly responsible for the OPP Connect website (www.opp-connect.com); the OPPLive conferences and the OPP Awards for Excellence.
Publications & Presentations
The author of over 20 books about international law and property including 8 volumes in the Sunday Times® series “Buying a Property in XXX” and the two international law volumes of the prestigious UK legal textbook “LexisNexis/Butterworths Encyclopaedia of Forms and Precedents"
Until the crash of 2007, hosted a daily TV show about international property.
Speaks on all aspects of international property to audiences (both professional and the general public) all over the world. In 2013: China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Brazil, Germany, Spain, UK & US.
Also regularly chairs and moderates sessions on these subjects.
Over 30 years a specialist in international property, property business and property law. By training a lawyer and formerly senior partner in two respected UK law firms. Now editorial director of OPP (Overseas Property Professional) - the voice of the international property industry.
Practical, realistic, down-to-earth and widely travelled. A good motivator and communicator - both orally and in writing.
Current Role
2012-PRESENT: Editorial director, OPP Media – London.
Responsible for editing and producing a stable of 6 b2b print and/or digital magazines and newsletters aimed at the international property industry around the world. These include OPP and OPP China - in Mandarin. Total circulation about 110,000 in over 90 countries. Also partly responsible for the OPP Connect website (www.opp-connect.com); the OPPLive conferences and the OPP Awards for Excellence.
Publications & Presentations
The author of over 20 books about international law and property including 8 volumes in the Sunday Times® series “Buying a Property in XXX” and the two international law volumes of the prestigious UK legal textbook “LexisNexis/Butterworths Encyclopaedia of Forms and Precedents"
Until the crash of 2007, hosted a daily TV show about international property.
Speaks on all aspects of international property to audiences (both professional and the general public) all over the world. In 2013: China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Brazil, Germany, Spain, UK & US.
Also regularly chairs and moderates sessions on these subjects.
Paul JAMES
Currently not available
Michael JEFFERY
Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery, AC, AO(Mil), CVO, MC (Retd) was born in Wiluna, Western Australia in 1937.
He graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon into Infantry serving operationally in Malaya, Borneo, Papua New Guinea and Vietnam, where he was awarded the Military Cross and the South Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He retired from the Army in 1993 and was appointed Governor of Western Australia until 2000.
Post retirement as Governor, he established in Perth, a not for profit strategic research institute – Future Directions International (FDI).
From 2003 to 2008 he served as Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia where his key interests were in youth, education and food security.
Upon his retirement as Governor-General, he accepted Chairmanship of FDI, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Outcomes Australia and Soils for Life, along with patronages of a number of other not-for-profit organisations.
He is the Australian Chairman of The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust and has recently been appointed the National Advocate for Soil Health by the Prime Minister.
Married to Marlena, he enjoys golf, cricket, fishing, reading and music.
He graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon into Infantry serving operationally in Malaya, Borneo, Papua New Guinea and Vietnam, where he was awarded the Military Cross and the South Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He retired from the Army in 1993 and was appointed Governor of Western Australia until 2000.
Post retirement as Governor, he established in Perth, a not for profit strategic research institute – Future Directions International (FDI).
From 2003 to 2008 he served as Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia where his key interests were in youth, education and food security.
Upon his retirement as Governor-General, he accepted Chairmanship of FDI, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Outcomes Australia and Soils for Life, along with patronages of a number of other not-for-profit organisations.
He is the Australian Chairman of The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust and has recently been appointed the National Advocate for Soil Health by the Prime Minister.
Married to Marlena, he enjoys golf, cricket, fishing, reading and music.
Claudine SPELTZ
In 1971, Claudine Speltz left Belgium for the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
In 1986, Claudine Speltz set up as an accounting and tax advisor, and managing agent of co-ownerships. She has been a member of the CIGDL (Real Estate Chamber of Luxembourg) since 1994 and director since 1997, became President from 2005 to 2011 and Honorary President in 2012. She was a founding member of a number of associations, including the Association of Professional Managing Agents of Luxembourg (GSPL), the Association of Accounting and Tax Advisers (ALCOMFI), and the President founder 2004-2010 of the Women entrepreneurs’ Federation of Luxembourg (FFCEL) and Honorary President since 2011.
She was chosen as “Manager of the year 2004” by the economic editorial team of the daily “Tageblatt”.
In 2006, she received the European trophy awarded by the European Council of Women, Enterprises and Commerce (CEFEC), presented by Simone Veil and Renaud Duteil, French minister for SMEs, Commerce, Crafts and Liberal Professions.
In 2011, she was elected president of the European Council of Property Managers (CEAB)
Since 2012, she took a new turn in her career towards consultancy and mediation relating to co-ownerships and relaunched her activity in accounting and taxation activities relating mainly to property and she was elected as director of the clc (Luxembourger confederation of commerce and services), and CEPI’s President (European Council of Real Estate Professions).
In 1986, Claudine Speltz set up as an accounting and tax advisor, and managing agent of co-ownerships. She has been a member of the CIGDL (Real Estate Chamber of Luxembourg) since 1994 and director since 1997, became President from 2005 to 2011 and Honorary President in 2012. She was a founding member of a number of associations, including the Association of Professional Managing Agents of Luxembourg (GSPL), the Association of Accounting and Tax Advisers (ALCOMFI), and the President founder 2004-2010 of the Women entrepreneurs’ Federation of Luxembourg (FFCEL) and Honorary President since 2011.
She was chosen as “Manager of the year 2004” by the economic editorial team of the daily “Tageblatt”.
In 2006, she received the European trophy awarded by the European Council of Women, Enterprises and Commerce (CEFEC), presented by Simone Veil and Renaud Duteil, French minister for SMEs, Commerce, Crafts and Liberal Professions.
In 2011, she was elected president of the European Council of Property Managers (CEAB)
Since 2012, she took a new turn in her career towards consultancy and mediation relating to co-ownerships and relaunched her activity in accounting and taxation activities relating mainly to property and she was elected as director of the clc (Luxembourger confederation of commerce and services), and CEPI’s President (European Council of Real Estate Professions).
Claude TURMES
Since 1999 member and since 2002 vice-president of the Greens/EFA Group in the EP
Member of the committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE)
Coordinator on energy issues for the Green Group
Rapporteur of the Energy Efficiency Directive
Previously Rapporteur of the Directives on renewable energies and on the liberalization of the energy market
Member of the committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE)
Coordinator on energy issues for the Green Group
Rapporteur of the Energy Efficiency Directive
Previously Rapporteur of the Directives on renewable energies and on the liberalization of the energy market
François BILTGEN
Born 1958; master's degree in law (1981) and diploma of advanced studies (DEA) in Community law at the University of Law, Economics and Social Sciences, Paris II (1982); graduated from the Institut d'études politiques, Paris (1982); lawyer at the Luxembourg bar (1987-99); Deputy in the Chamber of Deputies (1994-99); Municipal Councillor of the town of Esch-sur-Alzette (1987-99); Deputy Mayor of Esch-sur-Alzette (1997-99); Alternate Member of the Luxembourg delegation to the Committee of the Regions of the European Union (1994-99); Minister for Labour and Employment, Minister for Religious Affairs, Minister for Relations with Parliament, Minister with responsibility for Communications (1999-2004); Minister for Labour and Employment, Minister for Religious Affairs, Minister for Culture, Higher Education and Research (2004-09); Minister for Justice, Minister for the Civil Service and Administrative Reform, Minister for Higher Education and Research, Minister for Communications and the Media, Minister for Religious Affairs (2009-13); Joint President of the Ministerial Conference of the Bologna Process in 2005 and 2009; Joint President of the Ministerial Conference of the European Space Agency (2012-13); Judge at the Court of Justice since 7 October 2013.
Jason HU
Mayor Jason Hu studied at National Cheng-Chi University of Taipei, Taiwan. He received his Master of Sciences from University of Southampton and Doctor of Philosophy from Oxford University in England.
After his studies, he worked as the Deputy Director of the First Bureau for the Republic of China in 1991 and the minister of Government Information Office in the same year. In 1996, he was a member of the National Assembly and was appointed R.O.C Representative to U.S.A. One year later, he became the Minister of Foreign Affairs during 3 years. In 2000, he worked as Director General at the Culture & Communication Affairs Committee in Kuomintang Party and he has become the Mayor of Taichung since 2001.
Mayor Hu has received the following honors:
- One of the ten freshest movers and shakers in urban politics worldwide, which chosen by British magazine ‘MONOCLE’ in 2010.
- The Top Seven Intelligent Communities in 2012.
- Special Contribution for National Development in Property Construction Award -- FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Award in 2012.
- Recognition of Excellence Award of Arts and Sciences in University of South Carolina in 2013.
After his studies, he worked as the Deputy Director of the First Bureau for the Republic of China in 1991 and the minister of Government Information Office in the same year. In 1996, he was a member of the National Assembly and was appointed R.O.C Representative to U.S.A. One year later, he became the Minister of Foreign Affairs during 3 years. In 2000, he worked as Director General at the Culture & Communication Affairs Committee in Kuomintang Party and he has become the Mayor of Taichung since 2001.
Mayor Hu has received the following honors:
- One of the ten freshest movers and shakers in urban politics worldwide, which chosen by British magazine ‘MONOCLE’ in 2010.
- The Top Seven Intelligent Communities in 2012.
- Special Contribution for National Development in Property Construction Award -- FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Award in 2012.
- Recognition of Excellence Award of Arts and Sciences in University of South Carolina in 2013.
Lily CHANG
Education & Background:
1. Min-Chuan University Business Administration
2. U.S.A.Lowell University Business Administration
3. Treasure Dragon Corporation-President
4. M J Construction Company--President
5. Galerie Pierre—President
Milestones:
1. Taichung Real Estate Development Association-12th President
2. Taiwan Real Estate Development Association-Executive Director
3. The Real Estate Association Of Taiwan R.O.C-Executive Director
4. Taiwan Architectural Aesthetics Cultural Economics Association-Vice President
5. Taichung City Urban Development Bureau-Credential Committee
6. Taiwan Walking Budah Students Aiding Association-Executive Director
7. Taichung City Industrial and Commercial Development and Investment Promotion Committee-Member
8. Arts Development Association of Taiwan with disabilities-Executive Director
9. Taichung City Cultural and Educational Foundation-Director
10. Dr.Chang Foundation Assisting Committee-Vice Director
11. Lecture Of Architectural Ecology-One Of The Founder
1. Min-Chuan University Business Administration
2. U.S.A.Lowell University Business Administration
3. Treasure Dragon Corporation-President
4. M J Construction Company--President
5. Galerie Pierre—President
Milestones:
1. Taichung Real Estate Development Association-12th President
2. Taiwan Real Estate Development Association-Executive Director
3. The Real Estate Association Of Taiwan R.O.C-Executive Director
4. Taiwan Architectural Aesthetics Cultural Economics Association-Vice President
5. Taichung City Urban Development Bureau-Credential Committee
6. Taiwan Walking Budah Students Aiding Association-Executive Director
7. Taichung City Industrial and Commercial Development and Investment Promotion Committee-Member
8. Arts Development Association of Taiwan with disabilities-Executive Director
9. Taichung City Cultural and Educational Foundation-Director
10. Dr.Chang Foundation Assisting Committee-Vice Director
11. Lecture Of Architectural Ecology-One Of The Founder
Nils KOK
Dr. Nils Kok is the executive director and co-founder of the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB); a premier investor-driven initiative to assess the environmental and social performance of the global real estate investment industry.
Nils also holds a position as an Associate Professor in Finance and Real Estate at Maastricht University, the Netherlands. He is the recipient of a prestigious three-year grant from the Dutch National Science Foundation for his work on the intersection of energy efficiency and finance in the real estate sector.
Nils also holds a position as an Associate Professor in Finance and Real Estate at Maastricht University, the Netherlands. He is the recipient of a prestigious three-year grant from the Dutch National Science Foundation for his work on the intersection of energy efficiency and finance in the real estate sector.
Tatiana FABECK
Tatiana Fabeck, luxembourgeoise, née en 1970, est lauréate du prix du meilleur diplôme à l’Ecole Spéciale d’architecture de Paris en 1994 sous la présidence de Paul Virilio et Christian de Portzamparc. Elle démarre sa vie professionnelle au sein du bureau de Cuno Brullmann S.A. à Paris. Depuis 1996, elle est architecte indépendante au Luxembourg. En 2006, elle devient membre du Conseil d’Administration et du Comité de Direction de la Fondation de l’Architecture et de l’Ingénierie au Luxembourg. De 2006 à 2014, elle participe à la Biennale d’Architecture de Venise dans le cadre de la Fondation de l’Architecture et de l’Ingénierie en tant que membre du jury, co-curatrice ou co-commissaire. De 2008-09 elle enseigne le master en architecture à la ‚Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes’ à Saarbruck.
En 2012, elle change de structure de bureau en fondant « FABECK ARCHITECTES ». Depuis 2013, elle est vice-présidence du Conseil d’Administration de la Fondation de l’Architecture de l’Ingénierie au Luxembourg. Son bureau a obtenu de nombreux premiers prix à des concours d’architecture et d’urbanisme internationaux et réalise des projets publics et privés, résidentiels, tertiaires, universitaires et scolaires.
En 2012, elle change de structure de bureau en fondant « FABECK ARCHITECTES ». Depuis 2013, elle est vice-présidence du Conseil d’Administration de la Fondation de l’Architecture de l’Ingénierie au Luxembourg. Son bureau a obtenu de nombreux premiers prix à des concours d’architecture et d’urbanisme internationaux et réalise des projets publics et privés, résidentiels, tertiaires, universitaires et scolaires.
Kirkor AJDERHANYAN
A native of Istanbul, Turkey, Armenian by origin, Kirkor Ajderhanyan joined the family construction and land development business at the age of 18, and since then he has been actively participating in all phases of real estate development from conception to sales. The family business was relocated to Nice, France in 1978, where Kirkor continued to work until 1999 when he, with his wife Karine, created “107 Promenade International Real Estate Agency,” currently a prominent market leader specializing in seafront apartments in Nice and throughout the French Riviera, as well as luxury properties in France and worldwide through selected international partners. Following their tradition, Kirkor and Karine’s children are today all involved in the “107 Promenade” Agency.
Actively participating in the real estate organizations, Kirkor has been a member of the French National Real Estate Association (FNAIM), since 1999. In 2006 he earned the professional designation of Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), conferred upon him by the US National Association of Realtors, and soon after the professional certification of TRC (Transnational Referral Certified).
Kirkor was instrumental in the formation of an International Relations Department at FNAIM, which organizes annual international congresses, attracting attendees from more than 40 countries worldwide. He currently serves as the President of FNAIM French Riviera International Relations Committee. In 2009 Kirkor initiated the creation of the Global Real Estate Think Tank, a forum where forward-thinking industry leaders gather to discuss the real estate global development issues and industry responses. He serves as Coordinator of the Think Tank.
In 2010 Kirkor was elected as President of the FIABCI World Council of Brokers whose mission is to provide valuable and well-tailored services to its members, enabling them to do more business. Kirkor is a regular speaker at major industry events – speaking as a highly successful broker/owner and representative of the FIABCI World Council of Brokers. He is one of the industry’s leading voices for global alliances and industry leadership.
Actively participating in the real estate organizations, Kirkor has been a member of the French National Real Estate Association (FNAIM), since 1999. In 2006 he earned the professional designation of Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), conferred upon him by the US National Association of Realtors, and soon after the professional certification of TRC (Transnational Referral Certified).
Kirkor was instrumental in the formation of an International Relations Department at FNAIM, which organizes annual international congresses, attracting attendees from more than 40 countries worldwide. He currently serves as the President of FNAIM French Riviera International Relations Committee. In 2009 Kirkor initiated the creation of the Global Real Estate Think Tank, a forum where forward-thinking industry leaders gather to discuss the real estate global development issues and industry responses. He serves as Coordinator of the Think Tank.
In 2010 Kirkor was elected as President of the FIABCI World Council of Brokers whose mission is to provide valuable and well-tailored services to its members, enabling them to do more business. Kirkor is a regular speaker at major industry events – speaking as a highly successful broker/owner and representative of the FIABCI World Council of Brokers. He is one of the industry’s leading voices for global alliances and industry leadership.
Joao CRESTANA
João Crestana, Production Engineer by Escola Politécnica da USP Universidade de São Paulo (The São Paulo University Politechnical School), Master degree (MS) in Industrial Engineering by Stanford University, California, USA. Owner of Torrear Incorporações e Planejamento Imobiliário Ltda, a real estate planning and development company.
Past experience in planning and financial markets. Executive and past consultant for important multinational companies and also for some important Brazilian companies. Since 1985 is in the real estate market. As a developer, João Crestana was directly or indirectly responsible for planning, developing or building many residential and office buildings.
Member of Secovi, the most important South American real estate association since 1985. Founded in 1946, represents more than 13,000 real estate companies in the state of São Paulo. Past Secovi Director of Real Estate Operation (2000 – 2004). Past Secovi Vice President (2005 – 2007). Past Secovi President (2007 – 2009 and 2009 – 2012), Current Secovi Advisory Board Chairman, National President of the Real Estate Industry Commission, a division of Brazilian Chamber or Construction Industry since February of 2007, actual Member of Febraban´s Board of Trustees, Member of WTC´s Board of Trustees, and President of the Fiabci World Congress of Developers and Investors.
As the Chairman of the Real Estate Industry Commission, he set affordable housing as a priority. His goal is to provide the federal government support to develop a project for a permanent and sustainable public policy for social housing for low income families.
João Crestana defends the free enterprise, free competition in the market, house opportunities for everyone and less bureaucracy.
Past experience in planning and financial markets. Executive and past consultant for important multinational companies and also for some important Brazilian companies. Since 1985 is in the real estate market. As a developer, João Crestana was directly or indirectly responsible for planning, developing or building many residential and office buildings.
Member of Secovi, the most important South American real estate association since 1985. Founded in 1946, represents more than 13,000 real estate companies in the state of São Paulo. Past Secovi Director of Real Estate Operation (2000 – 2004). Past Secovi Vice President (2005 – 2007). Past Secovi President (2007 – 2009 and 2009 – 2012), Current Secovi Advisory Board Chairman, National President of the Real Estate Industry Commission, a division of Brazilian Chamber or Construction Industry since February of 2007, actual Member of Febraban´s Board of Trustees, Member of WTC´s Board of Trustees, and President of the Fiabci World Congress of Developers and Investors.
As the Chairman of the Real Estate Industry Commission, he set affordable housing as a priority. His goal is to provide the federal government support to develop a project for a permanent and sustainable public policy for social housing for low income families.
João Crestana defends the free enterprise, free competition in the market, house opportunities for everyone and less bureaucracy.
Terry DUNKIN
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Dunkin has over thirty five years of real estate valuation and consulting experience. Prior to establishing his own consulting firm in 2012 he was a Managing Director for Grubb & Ellis Landauer, Mr. Dunkin spent twenty seven years as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Cassidy Turley’s (formerly Colliers Pinkard) Valuation Advisory Services Group where he managed market valuations and consulting projects, both foreign and domestic.
Prior to joining Cassidy Turley, Mr. Dunkin spent five years as an Assistant Vice President at Maryland National Bank in Baltimore, where he provided real estate valuation services to various departments of the bank including the Mortgage Department, the Trust Department, the Corporate Services Department and the Special Assets Department.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS
The Appraisal Institute:
Member/MAI (1985-present)
National President (2007)
International Committee (2008 to 2010)
National Executive Committee (2004 to 2008)
National Board of Directors (2000 to 2008)
Counselor of Real Estate / CRE (accredited 2004)
Certified Commercial Investment Member / CCIM (accredited 1997)
The Appraisal Foundation – Board of Trustees (2010-2012)
American Real Estate Society (ARES) Board of Directors (2008-present)
Appraisal Institute Education Trust (AIET) – Board of Directors (2009-present)
International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) – Board of Directors (2010-present)
Union of Panamerican Associations of Valuation (UPAV) – Board of Directors (2010-2012)
STATE & REGULATORY LICENSURE
Pennsylvania: State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License No. GA-001670-L
Maryland: State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License No. 1186
Maryland: State Certified Associate Real Estate Broker License No. 3942991
EDUCATION
Mr. Dunkin is a graduate of Towson University where he received bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration (Marketing) and Geography & Environmental Planning.
Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University Real Estate Masters Degree Program
QUALIFIED BEFORE COURTS & ADMINSTRATIVE BODIES
Qualified Expert Witness before the United States Bankruptcy Court
Qualified Expert Witness before the United States and State of Maryland Tax Courts
Qualified Expert Witness before various County Circuit and District Courts in the State of Maryland
Mr. Dunkin has over thirty five years of real estate valuation and consulting experience. Prior to establishing his own consulting firm in 2012 he was a Managing Director for Grubb & Ellis Landauer, Mr. Dunkin spent twenty seven years as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Cassidy Turley’s (formerly Colliers Pinkard) Valuation Advisory Services Group where he managed market valuations and consulting projects, both foreign and domestic.
Prior to joining Cassidy Turley, Mr. Dunkin spent five years as an Assistant Vice President at Maryland National Bank in Baltimore, where he provided real estate valuation services to various departments of the bank including the Mortgage Department, the Trust Department, the Corporate Services Department and the Special Assets Department.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS
The Appraisal Institute:
Member/MAI (1985-present)
National President (2007)
International Committee (2008 to 2010)
National Executive Committee (2004 to 2008)
National Board of Directors (2000 to 2008)
Counselor of Real Estate / CRE (accredited 2004)
Certified Commercial Investment Member / CCIM (accredited 1997)
The Appraisal Foundation – Board of Trustees (2010-2012)
American Real Estate Society (ARES) Board of Directors (2008-present)
Appraisal Institute Education Trust (AIET) – Board of Directors (2009-present)
International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) – Board of Directors (2010-present)
Union of Panamerican Associations of Valuation (UPAV) – Board of Directors (2010-2012)
STATE & REGULATORY LICENSURE
Pennsylvania: State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License No. GA-001670-L
Maryland: State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License No. 1186
Maryland: State Certified Associate Real Estate Broker License No. 3942991
EDUCATION
Mr. Dunkin is a graduate of Towson University where he received bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration (Marketing) and Geography & Environmental Planning.
Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University Real Estate Masters Degree Program
QUALIFIED BEFORE COURTS & ADMINSTRATIVE BODIES
Qualified Expert Witness before the United States Bankruptcy Court
Qualified Expert Witness before the United States and State of Maryland Tax Courts
Qualified Expert Witness before various County Circuit and District Courts in the State of Maryland
Tony GRANT
Tony Grant was born in London, UK in 1942 and has spent a lifetime in the real
estate profession. He founded Grant & Partners (Property Advisers, Appraisers,
Surveyors and Estate Agents) in London in 1965. The firm initially specialized in
industrial and warehouse agency, but later diversified into office property, development
and investment consultancy as well as project management and property
management.
By 1987 Grant & Partners had grown to a total of 12 partners and 140 support
staff. In that year, Tony Grant was invited by one of his firm’s major clients, Ladbroke Group PLC (later
Hilton PLC), to head up their United States property subsidiary, London & Leeds Development Corporation.
He ended his executive involvement in Grant & Partners and moved to New York on a five year contract.
He was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of London & Leeds with direct responsibility for a
4.7 million square foot office development program in Boston, New York, Washington D.C. and Miami
representing approximately $1.5 billion of investment.
Tony Grant returned to London at the beginning of 1993. In June of that year he joined the Board of Olives
Property PLC as Chairman & Joint Chief Executive, having purchased a substantial interest in the
company. Olives was a small UK based public property investment and development company whose
shares were quoted on the main London Stock Exchange.
During the subsequent five years the gross assets of Olives Property grew from approximately £5.6 million
to £58 million. Olives was sold to Hemingway Properties by means of an agreed takeover transaction
in May 1998 and Mr. Grant left the Board to take up the World Presidency of FIABCI (the International
Real Estate Federation) for a one year elected term.
Between 1999 and 2002 Tony Grant was active in the UK as a real estate investor and developer utilizing
his private family funds.
This activity was transferred to South Carolina in January 2003 when he moved to the USA as a permanent
resident and continues to the present time. He became a U.S. Citizen in 2007.
estate profession. He founded Grant & Partners (Property Advisers, Appraisers,
Surveyors and Estate Agents) in London in 1965. The firm initially specialized in
industrial and warehouse agency, but later diversified into office property, development
and investment consultancy as well as project management and property
management.
By 1987 Grant & Partners had grown to a total of 12 partners and 140 support
staff. In that year, Tony Grant was invited by one of his firm’s major clients, Ladbroke Group PLC (later
Hilton PLC), to head up their United States property subsidiary, London & Leeds Development Corporation.
He ended his executive involvement in Grant & Partners and moved to New York on a five year contract.
He was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of London & Leeds with direct responsibility for a
4.7 million square foot office development program in Boston, New York, Washington D.C. and Miami
representing approximately $1.5 billion of investment.
Tony Grant returned to London at the beginning of 1993. In June of that year he joined the Board of Olives
Property PLC as Chairman & Joint Chief Executive, having purchased a substantial interest in the
company. Olives was a small UK based public property investment and development company whose
shares were quoted on the main London Stock Exchange.
During the subsequent five years the gross assets of Olives Property grew from approximately £5.6 million
to £58 million. Olives was sold to Hemingway Properties by means of an agreed takeover transaction
in May 1998 and Mr. Grant left the Board to take up the World Presidency of FIABCI (the International
Real Estate Federation) for a one year elected term.
Between 1999 and 2002 Tony Grant was active in the UK as a real estate investor and developer utilizing
his private family funds.
This activity was transferred to South Carolina in January 2003 when he moved to the USA as a permanent
resident and continues to the present time. He became a U.S. Citizen in 2007.
Hendrik NELDE
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Martin VON HAUFF
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Pooran DESAI
Pooran studied at Oxford and Cambridge Universities before co-founding environmental organisation, BioRegional in 1994. BioRegional is now an international network with offices in UK, Canada, South Africa and Australia.
He has worked in sustainable farming, forestry, recycling & eco-housing. In 1998, he drew together the partnership to construct Beddington Zero (fossil) Energy Development (BedZED), the UK’s foremost eco-village development where he lives and works.
In 2002 he coined the term ‘One Planet Living’. He has led BioRegional teams creating sustainability action plans for major mixed-use projects including Mata de Sesimbra in Portugal and Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. ‘One Planet Communities’ include Hollerich Village in Luxembourg proposed by Schuler Group.
In 2004, Pooran was awarded an OBE by the Queen for services to sustainable development and in 2007 was made an honorary fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
He has worked in sustainable farming, forestry, recycling & eco-housing. In 1998, he drew together the partnership to construct Beddington Zero (fossil) Energy Development (BedZED), the UK’s foremost eco-village development where he lives and works.
In 2002 he coined the term ‘One Planet Living’. He has led BioRegional teams creating sustainability action plans for major mixed-use projects including Mata de Sesimbra in Portugal and Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. ‘One Planet Communities’ include Hollerich Village in Luxembourg proposed by Schuler Group.
In 2004, Pooran was awarded an OBE by the Queen for services to sustainable development and in 2007 was made an honorary fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Carlo HEIN
Carlo Hein is active in the Luxembourgish construction sector and in the renewable energy sector since 1996 when he joined Becolux SA as administrator. Carlo is also president of FIABCI Luxembourg. He covers all competencies related to the development and management of a real estate project: from the beginning to the end of the project through financing and marketing reviews including an offer to manage building operations.
His assets lies in the vertical integration of all necessary skills for managing and developing a real estate portfolio providing custom made solutions to both investors and tenants while promoting the integration of the latest technologies to substantially reduce their operating and energy costs. His computer science background enabled him to reconsider how to implement building infrastructure management systems with cloud computing solutions.
Carlo believes that the third industrial revolution has already impacted the real estate industry and that building infrastructure management systems, the Internet of things, big data and digital factory are the concepts who will reshape the real estate industry.
His assets lies in the vertical integration of all necessary skills for managing and developing a real estate portfolio providing custom made solutions to both investors and tenants while promoting the integration of the latest technologies to substantially reduce their operating and energy costs. His computer science background enabled him to reconsider how to implement building infrastructure management systems with cloud computing solutions.
Carlo believes that the third industrial revolution has already impacted the real estate industry and that building infrastructure management systems, the Internet of things, big data and digital factory are the concepts who will reshape the real estate industry.
Serge KRANCENBLUM
Serge has a 30 year career in transnational solutions for institutional investors, entrepreneurs and family offices. He has been educated both in France and in the USA. He is CEO of SGG Group, a multi-family office, corporate and fund service provider based in Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, the USA, China, India, New Zealand and other 9 countries. Prior to heading SGG, Serge held various managerial positions at KBL European Private Bankers and partner with Arthur Andersen. Serge acts as an independent director on the boards of several public and private companies and investment funds.
Serge is the president of the Luxembourg Association of Family Offices.
Serge is the president of the Luxembourg Association of Family Offices.
Etienne REUTER
Etienne Reuter studied Business Administration at the University of Chicago. He worked for the Chamber of Commerce of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg as Head of Foreign Trade Department during 9 years. After this, he worked 5 years for Arthur Andersen & Co, first as manager and then as partner of Business Consulting. In 1995, he worked for Ministry of Finance. Between 1995 and 2001, he worked as Government Commissioner to BIL. Since 2002, he has worked as Advisor to the Government.
Mr. Reuter hold others functions such as Chairman of the development company “Agora”, Chairman of the Luxembourg Export credit Agency “Office du Ducroire Luxembourgeois”, and Vice-chairman of “Société Nationale de Crédit et d’Investissement”.
Mr. Reuter hold others functions such as Chairman of the development company “Agora”, Chairman of the Luxembourg Export credit Agency “Office du Ducroire Luxembourgeois”, and Vice-chairman of “Société Nationale de Crédit et d’Investissement”.
Carlo THELEN
As Chief economist and board member of the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, Carlo Thelen is in charge of economic affairs , analysis and studies, reports and statistics. He is the author of statements and opinions on bills and socio-economic regulations, including the Chamber of Commerce's statement on the State Budget.
In order to manage these missions, a national and international dialogue and coordination with private and public actors and partners are required.
Carlo Thelen also manages the International Department of the Chamber of Commerce, aiming to assist companies on foreign markets and to promote economic and commercial relations with foreign countries.
Apart from his activities as an economist, Carlo Thelen is involved in charity, notably as Secretary general of Oeuvre Nationale de Secours Grande-Duchesse Charlotte.
In order to manage these missions, a national and international dialogue and coordination with private and public actors and partners are required.
Carlo Thelen also manages the International Department of the Chamber of Commerce, aiming to assist companies on foreign markets and to promote economic and commercial relations with foreign countries.
Apart from his activities as an economist, Carlo Thelen is involved in charity, notably as Secretary general of Oeuvre Nationale de Secours Grande-Duchesse Charlotte.
Vincent BECHET
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Eveline BECK
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Kai BRAUN
Kai has more than 10 years experience as a consultant at Ernst & Young in the alternative investment sector. He also gained significant hands-on experience while working as head of operations for a leading German service provider both in terms of administration and custody in Luxembourg. In this position, Kai was in charge of accounting, transfer agency and reporting for 25 PE and RE funds and 80 Luxembourg domiciled companies and SPVs.
He is a member of the ALFI Risk Committee for Alternative Investment Funds.
He is a member of the ALFI Risk Committee for Alternative Investment Funds.
Michael BRAUNGART
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Keith BURMAN
Keith Burman is a partner in ManagementPlus, a corporate governance firm providing independent directors and management company services to cross-border investment funds, responsible for Private Equity and Real Estate Clients.
Formerly, Keith was SMD for State Street's European PERE Fund Administration business, SVP for BBH's Global Alternative Investment Fund Services, and an investment surveyor with LIM and JLL, in London and Luxembourg.
Mr. Burman works with several professional bodies (ALFI, INREV, EVCA) and is a chartered Fellow of the RICS.
Formerly, Keith was SMD for State Street's European PERE Fund Administration business, SVP for BBH's Global Alternative Investment Fund Services, and an investment surveyor with LIM and JLL, in London and Luxembourg.
Mr. Burman works with several professional bodies (ALFI, INREV, EVCA) and is a chartered Fellow of the RICS.
Thierry DEBOURSE
Thierry Debourse heads the Luxembourg office and the Retail Agency team of Belgium & Luxembourg. He is advising a wide range of clients, from the small retailers/owners to large development companies (Codic, Ageas, Citymall, Atenor, Pylos, Cactus) for their shopping centre and high street developments.
Pooran DESAI
Pooran studied at Oxford and Cambridge Universities before co-founding environmental organisation, BioRegional in 1994. BioRegional is now an international network with offices in UK, Canada, South Africa and Australia.
He has worked in sustainable farming, forestry, recycling & eco-housing. In 1998, he drew together the partnership to construct Beddington Zero (fossil) Energy Development (BedZED), the UK’s foremost eco-village development where he lives and works.
In 2002 he coined the term ‘One Planet Living’. He has led BioRegional teams creating sustainability action plans for major mixed-use projects including Mata de Sesimbra in Portugal and Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. ‘One Planet Communities’ include Hollerich Village in Luxembourg proposed by Schuler Group.
In 2004, Pooran was awarded an OBE by the Queen for services to sustainable development and in 2007 was made an honorary fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
He has worked in sustainable farming, forestry, recycling & eco-housing. In 1998, he drew together the partnership to construct Beddington Zero (fossil) Energy Development (BedZED), the UK’s foremost eco-village development where he lives and works.
In 2002 he coined the term ‘One Planet Living’. He has led BioRegional teams creating sustainability action plans for major mixed-use projects including Mata de Sesimbra in Portugal and Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. ‘One Planet Communities’ include Hollerich Village in Luxembourg proposed by Schuler Group.
In 2004, Pooran was awarded an OBE by the Queen for services to sustainable development and in 2007 was made an honorary fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Jean-François FINDLING
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Ben GILL
Ben is the International Technical Manager of the One Planet Communities Programme. He works closely with the partners of the Singita Grumeti, Villages Nature and Hollerich Village projects to support them implement their One Planet Action Plans, as well as growing and developing the network. He was previously Director of BioRegional Consulting where he worked on a diverse range of projects for clients, including Defra, Nokia, Lend Lease and B&Q.
Ben graduated in Earth Science and completed an MSc in Environmental Technology. He draws on experience from working in a broad range of environmental fields; designing energy efficient schools; urban renewable energy; running environmental education programmes in schools and running the technology department of an off-grid education centre in Spain. He has also planted and manages a small woodland. He is a Chartered Environmentalist with IEMA and lives in Athens, Greece.
Ben graduated in Earth Science and completed an MSc in Environmental Technology. He draws on experience from working in a broad range of environmental fields; designing energy efficient schools; urban renewable energy; running environmental education programmes in schools and running the technology department of an off-grid education centre in Spain. He has also planted and manages a small woodland. He is a Chartered Environmentalist with IEMA and lives in Athens, Greece.
Joseph HOBSCHEID
Joseph is a Luxembourg approved statutory auditor (“réviseur d’entreprises agréé”) as well as chartered accountant (“expert-comptable”). He is a member of the Real Estate Commission of the Luxembourg Institute of Registered Auditors.
Joseph has an experience of 18 years in audit in Luxembourg.
Almost half of his time was dedicated in the last few years to the audit of regulated and non regulated real estate structures of renowned international groups as well as on real estate portfolios which are held by HNWY.
The rest of Joseph’s client portfolio is split between audit assignments for commercial companies and professionals of the financial sector.
His audit experience guarantees in-depth knowledge of Luxembourg specific issues for such entities and provides pragmatic and flexible solutions in line with the Luxembourg legal environment and relevant GAAP.
Licensed in business administration he is fluent in English, French and German.
Joseph has an experience of 18 years in audit in Luxembourg.
Almost half of his time was dedicated in the last few years to the audit of regulated and non regulated real estate structures of renowned international groups as well as on real estate portfolios which are held by HNWY.
The rest of Joseph’s client portfolio is split between audit assignments for commercial companies and professionals of the financial sector.
His audit experience guarantees in-depth knowledge of Luxembourg specific issues for such entities and provides pragmatic and flexible solutions in line with the Luxembourg legal environment and relevant GAAP.
Licensed in business administration he is fluent in English, French and German.
Gaétan HOLDERBEKE
Currently not available
Christoph KOSSMANN
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Pierre KREEMER
Pierre Kreemer has over 20 years experience in diversified international tax advisory services. After graduating from a Business Degree from University of Liège (Belgium) and qualifying as a tax adviser under Luxembourg law, « Expert Comptable », he joined KPMG Tax in 1993. He was promoted partner in October 2006. He leads the Real Estate & Infrastructure Tax Group since 2009 and KPMG Luxembourg Real estate & Infrastructure Line of Business since 2012.
Pierre has an International Corporate Tax background and is regularly involved in large transactions and reorganizations for high level international client base with a focus on corporate reorganizations and the structuring of real estate / infrastructure funds (both regulated and unregulated) and transactions. Since the crisis in 2009 he also leads several initiatives on the restructuring / work outs of distressed real estate funds and also assists in the set-up of debt funds. He is also part of the international team of KPMG servicing pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. He is also closely involved in analyzing the tax aspects of the EU AIFM Directive.
He is member of the INREV Tax Committee and co-chairs the Strategy Working Group for Real Estate of the Luxembourg Investment Fund Association (ALFI).
Contact details:
pierre.kreemer@kpmg.lu; follow me on LinkedIn and Twitter or read our blog posts on Real Estate: http://blog.kpmg.lu/
Pierre has an International Corporate Tax background and is regularly involved in large transactions and reorganizations for high level international client base with a focus on corporate reorganizations and the structuring of real estate / infrastructure funds (both regulated and unregulated) and transactions. Since the crisis in 2009 he also leads several initiatives on the restructuring / work outs of distressed real estate funds and also assists in the set-up of debt funds. He is also part of the international team of KPMG servicing pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. He is also closely involved in analyzing the tax aspects of the EU AIFM Directive.
He is member of the INREV Tax Committee and co-chairs the Strategy Working Group for Real Estate of the Luxembourg Investment Fund Association (ALFI).
Contact details:
pierre.kreemer@kpmg.lu; follow me on LinkedIn and Twitter or read our blog posts on Real Estate: http://blog.kpmg.lu/
Sylvain KUBICKI
Sylvain Kubicki is a Senior Research & Development Engineer at the Public Research Centre Henri Tudor in Luxembourg, and an associate researcher at CRAI laboratory (Architecture School of Nancy, France). He graduated as an architect from the Architecture School of Nancy (France). He received his PhD in Architecture Science from the University of Nancy.
His main area of research is related to the development of Building Information Modelling for construction and infrastructure projects. In particular he targets the improvement of collaboration in construction projects (design of CSCW/BIM IT services, modeling of exchange processes, BIM strategy), mobile applications for construction management, and 4D CAD construction simulation.
He manages the delivery of advisory support services related to BIM and IT for construction projects and companies. He also teaches IT for construction management in architecture schools and supervises PhD students.
His main area of research is related to the development of Building Information Modelling for construction and infrastructure projects. In particular he targets the improvement of collaboration in construction projects (design of CSCW/BIM IT services, modeling of exchange processes, BIM strategy), mobile applications for construction management, and 4D CAD construction simulation.
He manages the delivery of advisory support services related to BIM and IT for construction projects and companies. He also teaches IT for construction management in architecture schools and supervises PhD students.
Christophe LAURENT
Christophe heads Loyens & Loeff’s Real Estate Practice Group in Belgium and is a member of the General Tax Practice Group.
Christophe advises on real estate investment structuring and leads negotiations on real estate transactions (both asset and share deals), including sale and lease back and real estate asset management. He has acquired a reputation for excellence in tax aspects of real estate investments in Belgium, at fund level (fund structuring, tax forecasts, financing) as well as at local level (due diligence, deal structuring), including tax and accounting aspects related to developments and public-private partnerships.
Christophe has been a member of the Brussels Bar since 1998.
Christophe advises on real estate investment structuring and leads negotiations on real estate transactions (both asset and share deals), including sale and lease back and real estate asset management. He has acquired a reputation for excellence in tax aspects of real estate investments in Belgium, at fund level (fund structuring, tax forecasts, financing) as well as at local level (due diligence, deal structuring), including tax and accounting aspects related to developments and public-private partnerships.
Christophe has been a member of the Brussels Bar since 1998.
Olivier LEBRUN
Olivier Lebrun is leading the Property & Asset Management team in Luxembourg. Olivier is technical engineer in IT and in building techniques; he worked 5 years within a maintenance company ensuring the day to day maintenance and the special projects. He also acted as Facilities Manager in a fund management firm.
Nicolas MACKEL
As of July 1st 2013: CEO LuxembourgforFinance, Luxembourg’s financial center development and promotion agency
2011-2013: Consul General of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in Shanghai and Executive Director Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office Shanghai
2007-2011: Deputy Chief of Mission, Luxembourg Embassy in Washington, USA
2002-2007: Permanent Representation of Luxembourg to the European Union, Bruxelles (various functions over the five year period)
1999-2002: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs department
1998-1999: legal clerk for Advocate general Jean Mischo at the European Court of Justice
1997: Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg, European Affairs Department
1995-1996: Teaching Assistant, Law Department, College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium
Education:
September 1996 to January 1997: Cours complémentaires en droit luxembourgeois (first bar exam)
September 1994 to June 1995: Llm in European law, College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium
October 1993 to June 1994: Masters in European and Community Law, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
September 1989 to June 1993: Degree in legal studies (maîtrise en droit), Centre universitaire de Luxembourg and Université Aix-en-Provence, France
Languages:
Luxembourgish, French, German, English, Italian
2011-2013: Consul General of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in Shanghai and Executive Director Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office Shanghai
2007-2011: Deputy Chief of Mission, Luxembourg Embassy in Washington, USA
2002-2007: Permanent Representation of Luxembourg to the European Union, Bruxelles (various functions over the five year period)
1999-2002: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs department
1998-1999: legal clerk for Advocate general Jean Mischo at the European Court of Justice
1997: Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg, European Affairs Department
1995-1996: Teaching Assistant, Law Department, College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium
Education:
September 1996 to January 1997: Cours complémentaires en droit luxembourgeois (first bar exam)
September 1994 to June 1995: Llm in European law, College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium
October 1993 to June 1994: Masters in European and Community Law, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
September 1989 to June 1993: Degree in legal studies (maîtrise en droit), Centre universitaire de Luxembourg and Université Aix-en-Provence, France
Languages:
Luxembourgish, French, German, English, Italian
Jacques MARGUE
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Rodolphe MERTENS
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Christine MULLER
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Guillaume PERRODIN
Currently not available
eLfy PINS
Strategic, multidisciplinary designer & art director with an eye for innovation and centimeter perfection. Graduated from University of Strasbourg in France and later from Parsons School of Design in New York, eLfy spent 3 years teaching Architecture Design and Communication before starting working in 2 years in New York and 1 year in Milan in Real Estate and Architecture.
Arrived in Luxembourg in 2010, she has now a deep knowledge of the local market, that allows her to use her multidisciplinary skill set to deliver the best creative and qualitative approach to Solum Real Estate’s projects and campaigns as a Manager Concepts and Design.
Arrived in Luxembourg in 2010, she has now a deep knowledge of the local market, that allows her to use her multidisciplinary skill set to deliver the best creative and qualitative approach to Solum Real Estate’s projects and campaigns as a Manager Concepts and Design.
John RAVOISIN
Positions: John Ravoisin is an Audit partner operating in Real Estate and
Infrastructure at PwC Luxembourg.
Duties: John Ravoisin is a partner in the Audit Practice specialised in Real Estate
and Infrastructure mandates. He is deeply involved in the management of the
Real Estate practice of PwC Luxembourg and he is also one of the leaders of the
Infrastructure ALFI working Group.
Working experience: John Ravoisin has more than 15 years of experience in
audit, mainly Real Estate, Infrastructure and Securitisation.
Qualifications:
• Graduated from Solvay Business School (ULB), Belgium
• MBA in Finance at Warwick Business School, UK
• “Réviseur d’Entreprises” in Luxembourg
Memberships: John Ravoisin is member of several ALFI working Group and
INREV Reporting Committee’s board.
Infrastructure at PwC Luxembourg.
Duties: John Ravoisin is a partner in the Audit Practice specialised in Real Estate
and Infrastructure mandates. He is deeply involved in the management of the
Real Estate practice of PwC Luxembourg and he is also one of the leaders of the
Infrastructure ALFI working Group.
Working experience: John Ravoisin has more than 15 years of experience in
audit, mainly Real Estate, Infrastructure and Securitisation.
Qualifications:
• Graduated from Solvay Business School (ULB), Belgium
• MBA in Finance at Warwick Business School, UK
• “Réviseur d’Entreprises” in Luxembourg
Memberships: John Ravoisin is member of several ALFI working Group and
INREV Reporting Committee’s board.
Roy REDING
Currently not available
Gerdy ROOSE
Gerdy Roose is a tax partner of BDO in Luxembourg. Before joining BDO, Gerdy worked more than 20 years in the financial sector. He has more than 25 years of experience in international tax. He advises on the setting up, running and exit of real estate investment structures.
Gerdy is a member of the tax committee of AFLI (Luxembourg investment fund association) and of ABBL (Luxembourg bankers association). He’s also a member of IFA (International Fiscal Association) and is a lecturer at the University of Nancy.
Gerdy is a member of the tax committee of AFLI (Luxembourg investment fund association) and of ABBL (Luxembourg bankers association). He’s also a member of IFA (International Fiscal Association) and is a lecturer at the University of Nancy.
Lonne ROOSEBOOM
Lonne M. Rooseboom MRE MRICS (1976), attorney at law, is a member of the Real Estate practice group. He specialises mainly in transactions with regard to commercial real estate, acquisition of (real estate) companies, turnkey projects and project development. He has experience in commercial real estate transactions, the setting up of joint ventures and investment structures and provides general advice to companies and government bodies on commercial real estate and commercial real estate-related tax issues.
Lonne is a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and member of the Master of Real Estate Alumni Association (MRE).
Lonne is a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and member of the Master of Real Estate Alumni Association (MRE).
Jeannot SCHROEDER
PhD in Sciences ( Physics) and six sigma master black belt, joined PROgroup in 2011 as partner.
He has a 15 year long international experience in many different leading positions in the chemical industry. His industrial know-how is the basis for a more industrial approach to the construction business at all levels.
This is a source of innovation for the way of operating of PROgroup today by improving the different process steps. So for example PROgroup has int he recent past implemented a new integral project management tool.
In addition Jeannot has a major passion for the Cradle to Cradle concept,that he is implementing in an existing economic and industrial area.
He has a 15 year long international experience in many different leading positions in the chemical industry. His industrial know-how is the basis for a more industrial approach to the construction business at all levels.
This is a source of innovation for the way of operating of PROgroup today by improving the different process steps. So for example PROgroup has int he recent past implemented a new integral project management tool.
In addition Jeannot has a major passion for the Cradle to Cradle concept,that he is implementing in an existing economic and industrial area.
Francis SCHWALL
Industrial Engineer from Zenobe Gramme Insitute, Liége, Belgium.
12 years of experience in control and technical assistance for all kinds of buildings and sustainable buildings, from particular houses to construction engineering.
Specialist in sanitation of hazardous products like asbestos and lead since 2003.
Specialist in ITC thermography and airtightness since 2008.
ISO 17020 quality assistant for 5 years.
Safety coordinator for 8 years.
Participation to the development of a certification system in sustainable building.
In charge of the setting up of Neobuild, Innovation Technical Cluster for Sustainable Building since January 2012.
12 years of experience in control and technical assistance for all kinds of buildings and sustainable buildings, from particular houses to construction engineering.
Specialist in sanitation of hazardous products like asbestos and lead since 2003.
Specialist in ITC thermography and airtightness since 2008.
ISO 17020 quality assistant for 5 years.
Safety coordinator for 8 years.
Participation to the development of a certification system in sustainable building.
In charge of the setting up of Neobuild, Innovation Technical Cluster for Sustainable Building since January 2012.
Georges SIMON
Georges Simon is an associate in the Tax department of Loyens & Loeff Luxembourg. Georges joined the Tax Department of Loyens & Loeff Luxembourg in September 2009. He specialises in corporate tax law and tax litigation, with a special focus on tax structuring of inbound/outbound real estate investments, on tax advice on real estate development, acquisition, refinancing and strategies regarding investment exit.
Georges Simon is a member of the Luxembourg Bar. He is also a member of the International Fiscal Association (IFA).
Georges Simon is a member of the Luxembourg Bar. He is also a member of the International Fiscal Association (IFA).
Johan TERBLANCHE
Johan Terblanche is a partner of Loyens & Loeff. He specialises in advising both managers and investors of collective investment funds with special focus on alternative funds and has been practising in the area of collective investment. In addition to his experience in Luxembourg, Johan spent five years in the British Virgin Islands where he also focused on investment funds and regulated business.
Johan regularly speaks at conferences and funds events, has published articles in several industry publications and is a member of several working groups of ALFI (Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry), LPEA (Luxembourg Private Equity Association) and ILA (Institut Luxembourgeois des Administrateurs).
Johan regularly speaks at conferences and funds events, has published articles in several industry publications and is a member of several working groups of ALFI (Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry), LPEA (Luxembourg Private Equity Association) and ILA (Institut Luxembourgeois des Administrateurs).
Mike VAN KAUVENBERGH
Currently not available
Jean-Philip VRONINKS
Jean-Philip Vroninks started his career at Citibank as a Relationship Associate, preparing and presenting client services/solutions. Later, he moved o London to work at KPMG where he assisted in year-end audits for different internationally renowned clients.
As from October 2003, he joined King Sturge Belgium, providing strategic real estate advice to institutional, corporate and private clients, i.e. acquisition, disposal and restructuring of real estate assets or property companies. He worked on business development and maintaining relationships with clients and investors (bevaks, pension funds, insurance companis, private equity funds, private investors, ...) and managed a team of 30 persons after becoming managing director in 2009.
Following the merger of King Sturge and Jones Lang LaSalle, Jean-Philip Vroninks became head of the Belux Capital Markets team assembling former King Sturge and Jones Lang LaSalle professionals. Jean-Philip has international experience with numerous key corporate clients such as AG Real Estate, Commerzreal, UBS, GLL, AEW, etc, and is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
As from October 2003, he joined King Sturge Belgium, providing strategic real estate advice to institutional, corporate and private clients, i.e. acquisition, disposal and restructuring of real estate assets or property companies. He worked on business development and maintaining relationships with clients and investors (bevaks, pension funds, insurance companis, private equity funds, private investors, ...) and managed a team of 30 persons after becoming managing director in 2009.
Following the merger of King Sturge and Jones Lang LaSalle, Jean-Philip Vroninks became head of the Belux Capital Markets team assembling former King Sturge and Jones Lang LaSalle professionals. Jean-Philip has international experience with numerous key corporate clients such as AG Real Estate, Commerzreal, UBS, GLL, AEW, etc, and is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
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BROKERS
Discover the latest trends of Real Estate Opportunities with international professionals’ expertise.
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MANAGERS
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EXPERTS
The use of real estate for structuring wealth
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DEVELOPERS
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