The Team
Dr. Alessandro Vittorio Balestri
With a background on marketing and communication he collaborated as a consultants between Milan and London for major European multinational groups.
He focused his career on marketing and development of real estate international projects including private conservation investment in South Africa, residential upmarket developments in Italy, France and Southern Africa including the cultural institutional projects Modern Art Museum of Cape Town.
With strong experience on start up of international projects, the relationship with the investors and the leading role in the project marketing strategies he’s currently act as a senior adviser.
Formation:
- University La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
- Degree in Political Science
- University Bocconi, Milan Italy
- Marketing Operative and Strategic.
Languages: Italian, French, English, Spanish
Industry Experience: 30 Years
Dr. Marco Pretaroli
With an extensive background from Managing Director for the Gruppo SAI Insurance in charge of the agricultural land division, to the conversion of rural area into industrial facilities for his family portfolio.
He gained experience in the real estate sector both in Italy and abroad, led him as a CEO in the acquisition and renovation of properties for the company Ricupera SRL operating in Ravenna.
He managed as a Executive Director and Co Investor the conversion and restoration of a medieval village Le Convertoie, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany into a real estate & tourism projects.
His expertise on historical properties and lifestyle leisure project include golf and country club development and management of the relationship with local institution.
Formation:
- University of Florence
- Degree in Agricultural and Forestry.
Languages: Italian, English
Industry Experience: 30 Years
Elena Balestri
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy and Economics Elena continued her studies in marketing and advertising communication in Cape Town, South Africa.
With experience in brand positioning, digital marketing and social media management the ever-changing aspect of marketing is what intrigues Elena.
Having worked with the luxury-lifestyle and residential estate, Val de Vie Estate, Elena expanded her knowledge in the real-estate and development market.
Her interests lie between strategy development, design, wildlife conservation and travel.
Formation:
- Stellenbosch University, South Africa
- Bachelor of Arts - Politics, Philosophy and Economics
- Red and Yellow School Creative School of Business
- Advanced Diploma in Marketing and Advertising Communications
Languages:
- English, Italian, French, Afrikaans
