Chancerygate has opened an office in Paris and appointed a development director for France as the urban logistics property developer and asset manager takes the next steps on its European expansion.
Antonio Di Scipio joins from commercial real estate developer Trammell Crow Company where he was acquisition and development director.
He has worked in the French and industrial and logistics sector for more than 20 years, including roles at investor and developer P3 Logistics Parks, Cushman & Wakefield and Savills.
At Chancerygate, Di Scipio will drive the company’s expansion throughout France, initially identifying and securing development opportunities in Paris, Lille, Lyon and Marseilles alongside investor partnerships.
He is working with Chancerygate’s London-based European director, Jason Sharman, and European manager, Alex Houghton.
Commenting on his new role, Di Scipio said: 'Chancerygate has a strong reputation in the UK, and France represents a key growth opportunity for its European expansion.
'There’s strong demand throughout the French market for Chancerygate to bring its Grade A product with flexible sizing and market-leading sustainability credentials in strategic locations.
'I am pleased to be joining at this exciting time to work closely with the wider European team and drive Chancerygate’s expansion throughout France.'
Alongside Paris, Chancerygate has recently opened offices in Madrid, Dublin and Lisbon and appointed regional development directors for Spain and Ireland.
The company has also been granted planning permission for its Airport Trade Park scheme in Dublin, which it will deliver partnership with specialist sustainable and impact investor Bridges Fund Management. The scheme will be Chancerygate’s first in Europe.
In June, Chancerygate formed a new company and announced its first site acquisition with Mitiska REIM, the leading specialist investor in European convenience real estate, to develop multi-let light industrial parks throughout Portugal.
Chancerygate European director, Jason Sharman, commented: 'Antonio has a wealth of experience within the industrial and logistics sector, making him best placed to lead our growth ambitions across France.
'His appointment brings extensive knowledge of the market, which will be highly valued as we explore site opportunities and investor partnerships.
'We’ve taken significant steps throughout 2024 in our European expansion plans. Antonio’s appointment and opening our Paris office are both evidence of ambitions for further growth.'
In addition to Paris, Madrid, Dublin and Lisbon, Chancerygate has offices in London, Warrington, Birmingham and Bristol.
