Klépierre has announced the promotion of Gino Antonacci to Head of its Italian subsidiary. Gino Antonacci succeeds Ermanno Niccoli, who wished to pursue a personal entrepreneurial project. Both men have worked closely together for 25 years to build Klépierre’s leading position in this country and what is unanimously recognized as Italy’s best shopping mall portfolio.
Gino Antonacci, age 53, has 28 years of experience in the shopping centre industry. In the course of his career, his positions have included Leasing and Portfolio Director with Trema Italia, International Leasing Director with Trema Group, Chief Operating Officer at Corio Italia, and Development and Design Director at Corio Group.
Commenting on the appointment, Klépierre Executive Board Chairman Jean-Marc Jestin said: “I am pleased to entrust the management of Klépierre Italy to Gino Antonacci. His deep knowledge of the market and of our assets, combined with his exceptional expertise in managing shopping centres as well as in developing projects, such the extension of Shopville Gran Reno in Bologna, will allow us to further strengthen Klépierre’s leading position in Italy. I would also like to pay tribute to Ermanno Niccoli and his immense professionalism. He brought precious experience and knowhow to Klépierre, and I sincerely thank him for his contribution to our achievements in Italy. I wish him every success in his future endeavours.”
The asset value of the Italian portfolio currently amounts to nearly €4bn and represents 17% of Klépierre total portfolio value.
