Our Team

Peninsula’s team is composed of talented and experienced professionals from across the Americas. Currently, the Firm has offices in Miami, Montevideo, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Lima, Panama and Sao Paulo

U.S. SENIOR ANALYST

JORGE D. RODRIGUEZ

Based in: Miami, FL

Jorge has been actively involved in real estate investing since 2015.

Mr. Rodriguez joined Peninsula in 2019, as Senior Analyst of Peninsula Alternative Real Estate its US focused fund. At Peninsula, Jorge assists the firm’s efforts in student, senior, and multifamily investments. Immediately before Peninsula, Jorge worked at a New York based private equity firm focused on the acquisition and redevelopment of senior housing assets. Prior to that, Jorge worked at various private real estate firms focused on the acquisition and disposition of New York City real estate assets.

He earned his MS in Real Estate Development from New York University and his BA degree in Economics from Villanova University.



LATAM INVESTMENT MANAGERS

ERNESTO UBILLÚS CORZO

Based in: Lima, Peru Mr. Ubillús has been involved in real estate and investments funds since 2007. In Peninsula, Ernesto is responsible for leading new business in Peru: including prospecting, negotiation, investment recommendations, due diligence, structuring and project closings as well as the management of the investment portfolio. Before joining Peninsula, Ernesto was Associate Director at BTG Pactual Peru, responsible for identifying, analyzing and closing business relationships with real estate developers in Peru for Fondo Desarrollo Inmobilario II. Prior to that he served as Deputy Assistant Business Manager Real Estate at the Banco de Credito del Peru where he was responsible for the management of real estate projects (residential, office and retail space) financed by the Bank for a portfolio of 40 clients with a total credit line of USD 157 million. Previously he was a Project Analyst at Urbi Properties, developing financial models and business plans of projects. Ernesto earned his MBA at CENTRUM Católica Graduate Business School and a BBA of Universidad del Pacifico in Lima.



JORGE URIBE

Based in: Bogotá, Colombia Jorge has been working on the Real Estate and Investment industry since 2012. In Peninsula, Jorge identifies new project opportunities, including its prospection, negotiation, due diligence and the closing of JV terms with local partners. He also executes all the activities required prior the closing of each project. Prior to joining Peninsula, Jorge worked in Terranum as Strategic Planning and Business Development Director. Terranum is Colombia’s leading development company in corporate, logistics, industrial and retail projects. At Terranum Jorge also occupied different positions in the investment team, including managing more than 300,000 leased sqm and a 1.2m sqm pipeline. Before Terranum, he worked in the investment area of Corficolombiana, where he was responsible for investments in infrastructure, hotels, agroindustry and financial companies. Previously, he worked at the Trading Desk of the GNB Sudameris Bank. Jorge obtained an Economics Degree with a minor in Business Administration at Universidad de Los Andes in Bogota.



MARCELO ALTERWAIN

Based in: Montevideo, Uruguay. Marcelo has been actively involved in real estate industry since 2016. At Peninsula, Marcelo is responsible for leading the development of business in new markets in Mercosur, with current focus in Brazil, identifying new partners for joint ventures and evaluating potential deals. Prior to Peninsula, Marcelo worked in business development for SAP Brazil instilling value management practices for its clients, and in strategy and management consulting at McKinsey & Company, in projects on industry consolidation and M&A, management transformation and launch of new business lines in different industries including infrastructure, banking, telecommunications and energy. He acquired international experience throughout projects in Europe and America and lived in France, Argentina, Peru and Brazil. Marcelo holds an Engineering degree from Ecole Polytechnique (France) and a Master in Finance from CNAM (France). He has been awarded by the French Society of Financial Analysts (SFAF) for his memoir on the cost of capital in emerging markets.



ROD CHALABY

Based in: São Paulo, Brazil Rod has been active in the Brazil real estate market since 2008. Prior to joining Peninsula, Rod worked at Hines Brazil where he was responsible for the origination, structuring and execution of commercial and residential real estate developments throughout Brazil, taking numerous projects from initial approval with institutional investors through to successful completion. In this capacity, Rod managed over BRL1 billion in development budgets, involving a total of 13 real estate developments including over 500,000 square meters and 5,100 residential units. Rod also enjoyed considerable success working directly with the CEO and the fund management teams to raise over USD780 million from Sovereign Wealth Funds and International Pension Funds. Previously, Rod also worked for Morgan Stanley and Accenture. At Morgan Stanley, Rod was responsible for the strategic and implementation planning of new business initiatives including a Mexican broker-dealer and private banking in Brazil. During his time with Accenture in London, Rod managed a number of high-profile engagements for capital markets clients including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, UBS and Lloyds. Rod holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Politics from the University of Bath, United Kingdom.



RODIMIRO MENESES

Base in: Panama City, Panama Rody has been working in the Real Estate and Construction industry since 2005. At Peninsula, his main responsibility is to develop new businesses and manage the portfolio of projects being executed. Prior to joining the Peninsula team, Rody served as Project Director in Grupo Corcione, a Panamanian company dedicated to the development and construction of real estate projects nationwide. Rody ran the commercial division, specifically focused on everything related to the development of Strip Malls. He was responsible for coordination between Investors, marketing and sales. Rody earned his Civil Engineer degree from the University of Santa Maria La Antigua of Panama and his MBA degree at IE Business School in Madrid (Instituto de la Empresa).



HECTOR GAYTAN

Based in: Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico As the head of the financial planning and acquisitions area in ABILIA, Hector was part of the record sale of Terret, a two-office building complex of 33,000 sqm each in Polanco, to DEKA with a 5.75% cap rate. Also he was involved in the sale of Puerta La Victoria, a 75,000 sqm mall in downtown Querétaro, to Fibrashop at an 8.00% cap rate. Helped in the closing and development of over 10 new projects during his time at ABILIA, as he was part of the first multifamily project, City Rent, and many other residential and office buildings (1,000,000 m²) More than +7 years of experience in the real estate sector Actuary and MBA from ITAM



LATAM INVESTMENT MANAGERS

ERNESTO UBILLÚS CORZO

Based in: Lima, Peru Mr. Ubillús has been involved in real estate and investments funds since 2007. In Peninsula, Ernesto is responsible for leading new business in Peru: including prospecting, negotiation, investment recommendations, due diligence, structuring and project closings as well as the management of the investment portfolio. Before joining Peninsula, Ernesto was Associate Director at BTG Pactual Peru, responsible for identifying, analyzing and closing business relationships with real estate developers in Peru for Fondo Desarrollo Inmobilario II. Prior to that he served as Deputy Assistant Business Manager Real Estate at the Banco de Credito del Peru where he was responsible for the management of real estate projects (residential, office and retail space) financed by the Bank for a portfolio of 40 clients with a total credit line of USD 157 million. Previously he was a Project Analyst at Urbi Properties, developing financial models and business plans of projects. Ernesto earned his MBA at CENTRUM Católica Graduate Business School and a BBA of Universidad del Pacifico in Lima.



JORGE URIBE

Based in: Bogotá, Colombia Jorge has been working on the Real Estate and Investment industry since 2012. In Peninsula, Jorge identifies new project opportunities, including its prospection, negotiation, due diligence and the closing of JV terms with local partners. He also executes all the activities required prior the closing of each project. Prior to joining Peninsula, Jorge worked in Terranum as Strategic Planning and Business Development Director. Terranum is Colombia’s leading development company in corporate, logistics, industrial and retail projects. At Terranum Jorge also occupied different positions in the investment team, including managing more than 300,000 leased sqm and a 1.2m sqm pipeline. Before Terranum, he worked in the investment area of Corficolombiana, where he was responsible for investments in infrastructure, hotels, agroindustry and financial companies. Previously, he worked at the Trading Desk of the GNB Sudameris Bank. Jorge obtained an Economics Degree with a minor in Business Administration at Universidad de Los Andes in Bogota.



MARCELO ALTERWAIN

Based in: Montevideo, Uruguay. Marcelo has been actively involved in real estate industry since 2016. At Peninsula, Marcelo is responsible for leading the development of business in new markets in Mercosur, with current focus in Brazil, identifying new partners for joint ventures and evaluating potential deals. Prior to Peninsula, Marcelo worked in business development for SAP Brazil instilling value management practices for its clients, and in strategy and management consulting at McKinsey & Company, in projects on industry consolidation and M&A, management transformation and launch of new business lines in different industries including infrastructure, banking, telecommunications and energy. He acquired international experience throughout projects in Europe and America and lived in France, Argentina, Peru and Brazil. Marcelo holds an Engineering degree from Ecole Polytechnique (France) and a Master in Finance from CNAM (France). He has been awarded by the French Society of Financial Analysts (SFAF) for his memoir on the cost of capital in emerging markets.



ROD CHALABY

Based in: São Paulo, Brazil Rod has been active in the Brazil real estate market since 2008. Prior to joining Peninsula, Rod worked at Hines Brazil where he was responsible for the origination, structuring and execution of commercial and residential real estate developments throughout Brazil, taking numerous projects from initial approval with institutional investors through to successful completion. In this capacity, Rod managed over BRL1 billion in development budgets, involving a total of 13 real estate developments including over 500,000 square meters and 5,100 residential units. Rod also enjoyed considerable success working directly with the CEO and the fund management teams to raise over USD780 million from Sovereign Wealth Funds and International Pension Funds. Previously, Rod also worked for Morgan Stanley and Accenture. At Morgan Stanley, Rod was responsible for the strategic and implementation planning of new business initiatives including a Mexican broker-dealer and private banking in Brazil. During his time with Accenture in London, Rod managed a number of high-profile engagements for capital markets clients including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, UBS and Lloyds. Rod holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Politics from the University of Bath, United Kingdom.



RODIMIRO MENESES

Base in: Panama City, Panama Rody has been working in the Real Estate and Construction industry since 2005. At Peninsula, his main responsibility is to develop new businesses and manage the portfolio of projects being executed. Prior to joining the Peninsula team, Rody served as Project Director in Grupo Corcione, a Panamanian company dedicated to the development and construction of real estate projects nationwide. Rody ran the commercial division, specifically focused on everything related to the development of Strip Malls. He was responsible for coordination between Investors, marketing and sales. Rody earned his Civil Engineer degree from the University of Santa Maria La Antigua of Panama and his MBA degree at IE Business School in Madrid (Instituto de la Empresa).



HECTOR GAYTAN

Based in: Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico As the head of the financial planning and acquisitions area in ABILIA, Hector was part of the record sale of Terret, a two-office building complex of 33,000 sqm each in Polanco, to DEKA with a 5.75% cap rate. Also he was involved in the sale of Puerta La Victoria, a 75,000 sqm mall in downtown Querétaro, to Fibrashop at an 8.00% cap rate. Helped in the closing and development of over 10 new projects during his time at ABILIA, as he was part of the first multifamily project, City Rent, and many other residential and office buildings (1,000,000 m²) More than +7 years of experience in the real estate sector Actuary and MBA from ITAM



SENIOR PROJECT FINANCIAL CONTROLLING

FEDERICO BRUM

Based in: Montevideo, Uruguay Federico is responsible for the financial controlling of Peninsula portfolio, which includes overseeing the fund & projects performance. Prior to joining Peninsula, Federico worked as a Consultant at AMP Financial Advisory Services and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. In these positions, he performed consulting projects for companies mainly in the financial sector, where he worked on implementing and assessing credit, marketing & operating risk systems, systemizing and evaluating procedures and reporting to the Central Bank of Uruguay. Prior to being a consultant, Federico worked as a Financial Analyst for three years at Itaú Bank, where he was responsible for preparing monthly reports and presentations to the local Board of Directors and to Itaú’s Headquarters in Sao Paulo on budget analysis and on the overall performance of the operation. Federico earned his MBA from IEEM Business School in Montevideo, his master in Economics in the Universidad de Montevideo and is graduate in Business Administration from the Universidad de la República (UDELAR).



LATAM INVESTMENT MANAGERS

ERNESTO UBILLÚS CORZO

Based in: Lima, Peru Mr. Ubillús has been involved in real estate and investments funds since 2007. In Peninsula, Ernesto is responsible for leading new business in Peru: including prospecting, negotiation, investment recommendations, due diligence, structuring and project closings as well as the management of the investment portfolio. Before joining Peninsula, Ernesto was Associate Director at BTG Pactual Peru, responsible for identifying, analyzing and closing business relationships with real estate developers in Peru for Fondo Desarrollo Inmobilario II. Prior to that he served as Deputy Assistant Business Manager Real Estate at the Banco de Credito del Peru where he was responsible for the management of real estate projects (residential, office and retail space) financed by the Bank for a portfolio of 40 clients with a total credit line of USD 157 million. Previously he was a Project Analyst at Urbi Properties, developing financial models and business plans of projects. Ernesto earned his MBA at CENTRUM Católica Graduate Business School and a BBA of Universidad del Pacifico in Lima.



JORGE URIBE

Based in: Bogotá, Colombia Jorge has been working on the Real Estate and Investment industry since 2012. In Peninsula, Jorge identifies new project opportunities, including its prospection, negotiation, due diligence and the closing of JV terms with local partners. He also executes all the activities required prior the closing of each project. Prior to joining Peninsula, Jorge worked in Terranum as Strategic Planning and Business Development Director. Terranum is Colombia’s leading development company in corporate, logistics, industrial and retail projects. At Terranum Jorge also occupied different positions in the investment team, including managing more than 300,000 leased sqm and a 1.2m sqm pipeline. Before Terranum, he worked in the investment area of Corficolombiana, where he was responsible for investments in infrastructure, hotels, agroindustry and financial companies. Previously, he worked at the Trading Desk of the GNB Sudameris Bank. Jorge obtained an Economics Degree with a minor in Business Administration at Universidad de Los Andes in Bogota.



MARCELO ALTERWAIN

Based in: Montevideo, Uruguay. Marcelo has been actively involved in real estate industry since 2016. At Peninsula, Marcelo is responsible for leading the development of business in new markets in Mercosur, with current focus in Brazil, identifying new partners for joint ventures and evaluating potential deals. Prior to Peninsula, Marcelo worked in business development for SAP Brazil instilling value management practices for its clients, and in strategy and management consulting at McKinsey & Company, in projects on industry consolidation and M&A, management transformation and launch of new business lines in different industries including infrastructure, banking, telecommunications and energy. He acquired international experience throughout projects in Europe and America and lived in France, Argentina, Peru and Brazil. Marcelo holds an Engineering degree from Ecole Polytechnique (France) and a Master in Finance from CNAM (France). He has been awarded by the French Society of Financial Analysts (SFAF) for his memoir on the cost of capital in emerging markets.



ROD CHALABY

Based in: São Paulo, Brazil Rod has been active in the Brazil real estate market since 2008. Prior to joining Peninsula, Rod worked at Hines Brazil where he was responsible for the origination, structuring and execution of commercial and residential real estate developments throughout Brazil, taking numerous projects from initial approval with institutional investors through to successful completion. In this capacity, Rod managed over BRL1 billion in development budgets, involving a total of 13 real estate developments including over 500,000 square meters and 5,100 residential units. Rod also enjoyed considerable success working directly with the CEO and the fund management teams to raise over USD780 million from Sovereign Wealth Funds and International Pension Funds. Previously, Rod also worked for Morgan Stanley and Accenture. At Morgan Stanley, Rod was responsible for the strategic and implementation planning of new business initiatives including a Mexican broker-dealer and private banking in Brazil. During his time with Accenture in London, Rod managed a number of high-profile engagements for capital markets clients including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, UBS and Lloyds. Rod holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Politics from the University of Bath, United Kingdom.



RODIMIRO MENESES

Base in: Panama City, Panama Rody has been working in the Real Estate and Construction industry since 2005. At Peninsula, his main responsibility is to develop new businesses and manage the portfolio of projects being executed. Prior to joining the Peninsula team, Rody served as Project Director in Grupo Corcione, a Panamanian company dedicated to the development and construction of real estate projects nationwide. Rody ran the commercial division, specifically focused on everything related to the development of Strip Malls. He was responsible for coordination between Investors, marketing and sales. Rody earned his Civil Engineer degree from the University of Santa Maria La Antigua of Panama and his MBA degree at IE Business School in Madrid (Instituto de la Empresa).



HECTOR GAYTAN

Based in: Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico As the head of the financial planning and acquisitions area in ABILIA, Hector was part of the record sale of Terret, a two-office building complex of 33,000 sqm each in Polanco, to DEKA with a 5.75% cap rate. Also he was involved in the sale of Puerta La Victoria, a 75,000 sqm mall in downtown Querétaro, to Fibrashop at an 8.00% cap rate. Helped in the closing and development of over 10 new projects during his time at ABILIA, as he was part of the first multifamily project, City Rent, and many other residential and office buildings (1,000,000 m²) More than +7 years of experience in the real estate sector Actuary and MBA from ITAM



SENIOR PROJECT FINANCIAL CONTROLLING

FEDERICO BRUM

Based in: Montevideo, Uruguay Federico is responsible for the financial controlling of Peninsula portfolio, which includes overseeing the fund & projects performance. Prior to joining Peninsula, Federico worked as a Consultant at AMP Financial Advisory Services and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. In these positions, he performed consulting projects for companies mainly in the financial sector, where he worked on implementing and assessing credit, marketing & operating risk systems, systemizing and evaluating procedures and reporting to the Central Bank of Uruguay. Prior to being a consultant, Federico worked as a Financial Analyst for three years at Itaú Bank, where he was responsible for preparing monthly reports and presentations to the local Board of Directors and to Itaú’s Headquarters in Sao Paulo on budget analysis and on the overall performance of the operation. Federico earned his MBA from IEEM Business School in Montevideo, his master in Economics in the Universidad de Montevideo and is graduate in Business Administration from the Universidad de la República (UDELAR).



LATAM INVESTMENT MANAGERS

ERNESTO UBILLÚS CORZO

Based in: Lima, Peru Mr. Ubillús has been involved in real estate and investments funds since 2007. In Peninsula, Ernesto is responsible for leading new business in Peru: including prospecting, negotiation, investment recommendations, due diligence, structuring and project closings as well as the management of the investment portfolio. Before joining Peninsula, Ernesto was Associate Director at BTG Pactual Peru, responsible for identifying, analyzing and closing business relationships with real estate developers in Peru for Fondo Desarrollo Inmobilario II. Prior to that he served as Deputy Assistant Business Manager Real Estate at the Banco de Credito del Peru where he was responsible for the management of real estate projects (residential, office and retail space) financed by the Bank for a portfolio of 40 clients with a total credit line of USD 157 million. Previously he was a Project Analyst at Urbi Properties, developing financial models and business plans of projects. Ernesto earned his MBA at CENTRUM Católica Graduate Business School and a BBA of Universidad del Pacifico in Lima.



JORGE URIBE

Based in: Bogotá, Colombia Jorge has been working on the Real Estate and Investment industry since 2012. In Peninsula, Jorge identifies new project opportunities, including its prospection, negotiation, due diligence and the closing of JV terms with local partners. He also executes all the activities required prior the closing of each project. Prior to joining Peninsula, Jorge worked in Terranum as Strategic Planning and Business Development Director. Terranum is Colombia’s leading development company in corporate, logistics, industrial and retail projects. At Terranum Jorge also occupied different positions in the investment team, including managing more than 300,000 leased sqm and a 1.2m sqm pipeline. Before Terranum, he worked in the investment area of Corficolombiana, where he was responsible for investments in infrastructure, hotels, agroindustry and financial companies. Previously, he worked at the Trading Desk of the GNB Sudameris Bank. Jorge obtained an Economics Degree with a minor in Business Administration at Universidad de Los Andes in Bogota.



MARCELO ALTERWAIN

Based in: Montevideo, Uruguay. Marcelo has been actively involved in real estate industry since 2016. At Peninsula, Marcelo is responsible for leading the development of business in new markets in Mercosur, with current focus in Brazil, identifying new partners for joint ventures and evaluating potential deals. Prior to Peninsula, Marcelo worked in business development for SAP Brazil instilling value management practices for its clients, and in strategy and management consulting at McKinsey & Company, in projects on industry consolidation and M&A, management transformation and launch of new business lines in different industries including infrastructure, banking, telecommunications and energy. He acquired international experience throughout projects in Europe and America and lived in France, Argentina, Peru and Brazil. Marcelo holds an Engineering degree from Ecole Polytechnique (France) and a Master in Finance from CNAM (France). He has been awarded by the French Society of Financial Analysts (SFAF) for his memoir on the cost of capital in emerging markets.



ROD CHALABY

Based in: São Paulo, Brazil Rod has been active in the Brazil real estate market since 2008. Prior to joining Peninsula, Rod worked at Hines Brazil where he was responsible for the origination, structuring and execution of commercial and residential real estate developments throughout Brazil, taking numerous projects from initial approval with institutional investors through to successful completion. In this capacity, Rod managed over BRL1 billion in development budgets, involving a total of 13 real estate developments including over 500,000 square meters and 5,100 residential units. Rod also enjoyed considerable success working directly with the CEO and the fund management teams to raise over USD780 million from Sovereign Wealth Funds and International Pension Funds. Previously, Rod also worked for Morgan Stanley and Accenture. At Morgan Stanley, Rod was responsible for the strategic and implementation planning of new business initiatives including a Mexican broker-dealer and private banking in Brazil. During his time with Accenture in London, Rod managed a number of high-profile engagements for capital markets clients including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, UBS and Lloyds. Rod holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Politics from the University of Bath, United Kingdom.



RODIMIRO MENESES

Base in: Panama City, Panama Rody has been working in the Real Estate and Construction industry since 2005. At Peninsula, his main responsibility is to develop new businesses and manage the portfolio of projects being executed. Prior to joining the Peninsula team, Rody served as Project Director in Grupo Corcione, a Panamanian company dedicated to the development and construction of real estate projects nationwide. Rody ran the commercial division, specifically focused on everything related to the development of Strip Malls. He was responsible for coordination between Investors, marketing and sales. Rody earned his Civil Engineer degree from the University of Santa Maria La Antigua of Panama and his MBA degree at IE Business School in Madrid (Instituto de la Empresa).



HECTOR GAYTAN

Based in: Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico As the head of the financial planning and acquisitions area in ABILIA, Hector was part of the record sale of Terret, a two-office building complex of 33,000 sqm each in Polanco, to DEKA with a 5.75% cap rate. Also he was involved in the sale of Puerta La Victoria, a 75,000 sqm mall in downtown Querétaro, to Fibrashop at an 8.00% cap rate. Helped in the closing and development of over 10 new projects during his time at ABILIA, as he was part of the first multifamily project, City Rent, and many other residential and office buildings (1,000,000 m²) More than +7 years of experience in the real estate sector Actuary and MBA from ITAM



U.S. SENIOR ANALYST

JORGE D. RODRIGUEZ

Based in: Miami, FL

Jorge has been actively involved in real estate investing since 2015.

Mr. Rodriguez joined Peninsula in 2019, as Senior Analyst of Peninsula Alternative Real Estate its US focused fund. At Peninsula, Jorge assists the firm’s efforts in student, senior, and multifamily investments. Immediately before Peninsula, Jorge worked at a New York based private equity firm focused on the acquisition and redevelopment of senior housing assets. Prior to that, Jorge worked at various private real estate firms focused on the acquisition and disposition of New York City real estate assets.

He earned his MS in Real Estate Development from New York University and his BA degree in Economics from Villanova University.



LATAM INVESTMENT MANAGERS

ERNESTO UBILLÚS CORZO

Based in: Lima, Peru Mr. Ubillús has been involved in real estate and investments funds since 2007. In Peninsula, Ernesto is responsible for leading new business in Peru: including prospecting, negotiation, investment recommendations, due diligence, structuring and project closings as well as the management of the investment portfolio. Before joining Peninsula, Ernesto was Associate Director at BTG Pactual Peru, responsible for identifying, analyzing and closing business relationships with real estate developers in Peru for Fondo Desarrollo Inmobilario II. Prior to that he served as Deputy Assistant Business Manager Real Estate at the Banco de Credito del Peru where he was responsible for the management of real estate projects (residential, office and retail space) financed by the Bank for a portfolio of 40 clients with a total credit line of USD 157 million. Previously he was a Project Analyst at Urbi Properties, developing financial models and business plans of projects. Ernesto earned his MBA at CENTRUM Católica Graduate Business School and a BBA of Universidad del Pacifico in Lima.



JORGE URIBE

Based in: Bogotá, Colombia Jorge has been working on the Real Estate and Investment industry since 2012. In Peninsula, Jorge identifies new project opportunities, including its prospection, negotiation, due diligence and the closing of JV terms with local partners. He also executes all the activities required prior the closing of each project. Prior to joining Peninsula, Jorge worked in Terranum as Strategic Planning and Business Development Director. Terranum is Colombia’s leading development company in corporate, logistics, industrial and retail projects. At Terranum Jorge also occupied different positions in the investment team, including managing more than 300,000 leased sqm and a 1.2m sqm pipeline. Before Terranum, he worked in the investment area of Corficolombiana, where he was responsible for investments in infrastructure, hotels, agroindustry and financial companies. Previously, he worked at the Trading Desk of the GNB Sudameris Bank. Jorge obtained an Economics Degree with a minor in Business Administration at Universidad de Los Andes in Bogota.



MARCELO ALTERWAIN

Based in: Montevideo, Uruguay. Marcelo has been actively involved in real estate industry since 2016. At Peninsula, Marcelo is responsible for leading the development of business in new markets in Mercosur, with current focus in Brazil, identifying new partners for joint ventures and evaluating potential deals. Prior to Peninsula, Marcelo worked in business development for SAP Brazil instilling value management practices for its clients, and in strategy and management consulting at McKinsey & Company, in projects on industry consolidation and M&A, management transformation and launch of new business lines in different industries including infrastructure, banking, telecommunications and energy. He acquired international experience throughout projects in Europe and America and lived in France, Argentina, Peru and Brazil. Marcelo holds an Engineering degree from Ecole Polytechnique (France) and a Master in Finance from CNAM (France). He has been awarded by the French Society of Financial Analysts (SFAF) for his memoir on the cost of capital in emerging markets.



ROD CHALABY

Based in: São Paulo, Brazil Rod has been active in the Brazil real estate market since 2008. Prior to joining Peninsula, Rod worked at Hines Brazil where he was responsible for the origination, structuring and execution of commercial and residential real estate developments throughout Brazil, taking numerous projects from initial approval with institutional investors through to successful completion. In this capacity, Rod managed over BRL1 billion in development budgets, involving a total of 13 real estate developments including over 500,000 square meters and 5,100 residential units. Rod also enjoyed considerable success working directly with the CEO and the fund management teams to raise over USD780 million from Sovereign Wealth Funds and International Pension Funds. Previously, Rod also worked for Morgan Stanley and Accenture. At Morgan Stanley, Rod was responsible for the strategic and implementation planning of new business initiatives including a Mexican broker-dealer and private banking in Brazil. During his time with Accenture in London, Rod managed a number of high-profile engagements for capital markets clients including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, UBS and Lloyds. Rod holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Politics from the University of Bath, United Kingdom.



RODIMIRO MENESES

Base in: Panama City, Panama Rody has been working in the Real Estate and Construction industry since 2005. At Peninsula, his main responsibility is to develop new businesses and manage the portfolio of projects being executed. Prior to joining the Peninsula team, Rody served as Project Director in Grupo Corcione, a Panamanian company dedicated to the development and construction of real estate projects nationwide. Rody ran the commercial division, specifically focused on everything related to the development of Strip Malls. He was responsible for coordination between Investors, marketing and sales. Rody earned his Civil Engineer degree from the University of Santa Maria La Antigua of Panama and his MBA degree at IE Business School in Madrid (Instituto de la Empresa).



HECTOR GAYTAN

Based in: Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico As the head of the financial planning and acquisitions area in ABILIA, Hector was part of the record sale of Terret, a two-office building complex of 33,000 sqm each in Polanco, to DEKA with a 5.75% cap rate. Also he was involved in the sale of Puerta La Victoria, a 75,000 sqm mall in downtown Querétaro, to Fibrashop at an 8.00% cap rate. Helped in the closing and development of over 10 new projects during his time at ABILIA, as he was part of the first multifamily project, City Rent, and many other residential and office buildings (1,000,000 m²) More than +7 years of experience in the real estate sector Actuary and MBA from ITAM



LATAM INVESTMENT MANAGERS

ERNESTO UBILLÚS CORZO

Based in: Lima, Peru Mr. Ubillús has been involved in real estate and investments funds since 2007. In Peninsula, Ernesto is responsible for leading new business in Peru: including prospecting, negotiation, investment recommendations, due diligence, structuring and project closings as well as the management of the investment portfolio. Before joining Peninsula, Ernesto was Associate Director at BTG Pactual Peru, responsible for identifying, analyzing and closing business relationships with real estate developers in Peru for Fondo Desarrollo Inmobilario II. Prior to that he served as Deputy Assistant Business Manager Real Estate at the Banco de Credito del Peru where he was responsible for the management of real estate projects (residential, office and retail space) financed by the Bank for a portfolio of 40 clients with a total credit line of USD 157 million. Previously he was a Project Analyst at Urbi Properties, developing financial models and business plans of projects. Ernesto earned his MBA at CENTRUM Católica Graduate Business School and a BBA of Universidad del Pacifico in Lima.



JORGE URIBE

Based in: Bogotá, Colombia Jorge has been working on the Real Estate and Investment industry since 2012. In Peninsula, Jorge identifies new project opportunities, including its prospection, negotiation, due diligence and the closing of JV terms with local partners. He also executes all the activities required prior the closing of each project. Prior to joining Peninsula, Jorge worked in Terranum as Strategic Planning and Business Development Director. Terranum is Colombia’s leading development company in corporate, logistics, industrial and retail projects. At Terranum Jorge also occupied different positions in the investment team, including managing more than 300,000 leased sqm and a 1.2m sqm pipeline. Before Terranum, he worked in the investment area of Corficolombiana, where he was responsible for investments in infrastructure, hotels, agroindustry and financial companies. Previously, he worked at the Trading Desk of the GNB Sudameris Bank. Jorge obtained an Economics Degree with a minor in Business Administration at Universidad de Los Andes in Bogota.



MARCELO ALTERWAIN

Based in: Montevideo, Uruguay. Marcelo has been actively involved in real estate industry since 2016. At Peninsula, Marcelo is responsible for leading the development of business in new markets in Mercosur, with current focus in Brazil, identifying new partners for joint ventures and evaluating potential deals. Prior to Peninsula, Marcelo worked in business development for SAP Brazil instilling value management practices for its clients, and in strategy and management consulting at McKinsey & Company, in projects on industry consolidation and M&A, management transformation and launch of new business lines in different industries including infrastructure, banking, telecommunications and energy. He acquired international experience throughout projects in Europe and America and lived in France, Argentina, Peru and Brazil. Marcelo holds an Engineering degree from Ecole Polytechnique (France) and a Master in Finance from CNAM (France). He has been awarded by the French Society of Financial Analysts (SFAF) for his memoir on the cost of capital in emerging markets.



ROD CHALABY

Based in: São Paulo, Brazil Rod has been active in the Brazil real estate market since 2008. Prior to joining Peninsula, Rod worked at Hines Brazil where he was responsible for the origination, structuring and execution of commercial and residential real estate developments throughout Brazil, taking numerous projects from initial approval with institutional investors through to successful completion. In this capacity, Rod managed over BRL1 billion in development budgets, involving a total of 13 real estate developments including over 500,000 square meters and 5,100 residential units. Rod also enjoyed considerable success working directly with the CEO and the fund management teams to raise over USD780 million from Sovereign Wealth Funds and International Pension Funds. Previously, Rod also worked for Morgan Stanley and Accenture. At Morgan Stanley, Rod was responsible for the strategic and implementation planning of new business initiatives including a Mexican broker-dealer and private banking in Brazil. During his time with Accenture in London, Rod managed a number of high-profile engagements for capital markets clients including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, UBS and Lloyds. Rod holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Politics from the University of Bath, United Kingdom.



RODIMIRO MENESES

Base in: Panama City, Panama Rody has been working in the Real Estate and Construction industry since 2005. At Peninsula, his main responsibility is to develop new businesses and manage the portfolio of projects being executed. Prior to joining the Peninsula team, Rody served as Project Director in Grupo Corcione, a Panamanian company dedicated to the development and construction of real estate projects nationwide. Rody ran the commercial division, specifically focused on everything related to the development of Strip Malls. He was responsible for coordination between Investors, marketing and sales. Rody earned his Civil Engineer degree from the University of Santa Maria La Antigua of Panama and his MBA degree at IE Business School in Madrid (Instituto de la Empresa).



HECTOR GAYTAN

Based in: Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico As the head of the financial planning and acquisitions area in ABILIA, Hector was part of the record sale of Terret, a two-office building complex of 33,000 sqm each in Polanco, to DEKA with a 5.75% cap rate. Also he was involved in the sale of Puerta La Victoria, a 75,000 sqm mall in downtown Querétaro, to Fibrashop at an 8.00% cap rate. Helped in the closing and development of over 10 new projects during his time at ABILIA, as he was part of the first multifamily project, City Rent, and many other residential and office buildings (1,000,000 m²) More than +7 years of experience in the real estate sector Actuary and MBA from ITAM



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