The SAPOA Annual Convention proudly features a distinguished lineup of speakers, including industry leaders, innovators, and thought-provoking experts from around the globe. These influential figures will share their invaluable insights on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities within the commercial real estate sector. Attendees will gain direct access to the knowledge and perspectives that are shaping the future of the industry.
Speakers & Bios – Day 2
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Fortress REIT
Fortress REIT Limited owns, manages and creates commercial spaces that enable greater growth. We have built a dynamic portfolio through our innovative approach to property development and active asset management. We are currently the largest owner and developer of core, premium-grade logistics real estate in South Africa. In addition, we have European exposure to high-growth economies in the Central and Eastern European market through our investment in NEPI Rockcastle plc and our owned Logistic Parks in Poland and Romania. Fortress specialises in the development of logistics and retail properties. Our core logistics portfolio is complemented by a retail portfolio of over 60 commuter-oriented shopping centres.
Growthpoint Properties
Growthpoint Properties is an international property company with assets in South Africa, Australia, the UK, and Eastern Europe. It is the largest South African primary REIT listed on the JSE.
With a 50% stake in the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, it owns and manages a diversified portfolio of over 450 property assets, locally and internationally. Growthpoint is included in the JSE Top 40 Index, the FTSE JSE Responsible Investment Index & the FTSE4GOOD Emerging index.
Growthpoint is also a cornerstone investor in Growthpoint Investment Partners, which has launched three unlisted investments in specialist alternative real estate asset classes since 2018.
As a founding member of the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) and owners of the largest portfolio of green-certified buildings, Growthpoint is committed to creating sustainable workspaces with minimal environmental impact while providing spaces for our clients to thrive.
Resilient REIT
Resilient has been listed on the JSE since 6 December 2002 and is a retail-focused Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”). Its strategy is to invest in dominant retail centres with a minimum of three anchor tenants and let predominantly to national retailers.
A core competency is the successful development of new shopping centres and the reconfiguration of existing shopping centres to adapt to changing market demands.
Resilient’s South African property portfolio consists of 27 retail centres covering a combined gross lettable area (“GLA”) of 1 153 267m2 and some land holdings. The Nigerian portfolio, with a total GLA of 29 726m2, includes three retail centres and the French portfolio, with a GLA of 147 383m2, consists of four retail centres.