Italian real estate group Dils has appointed Pedro Lancastre as its CEO in Portugal.
This move comes after Dils’s recent acquisition of Portuguese real estate company Castelhana, with over 600 projects managed and worth over €2.3 bn.
Lancastre previously led JLL in Portugal, where he served as CEO and was responsible for the company’s operations and business strategy. During his twelve-year tenure, he successfully managing large real estate projects and contributing to the growth and innovation of the business.
Giuseppe Amitrano, CEO of Dils, commented: “We are extremely pleased to welcome Pedro Lancastre in our group to lead operations in Portugal. His deep knowledge of the Portuguese real estate market and strong network uniquely positions him to guide Dils’ future expansion in the country. Additionally, his reputation and credibility in the sector will strengthen our brand and significantly contribute to the evolution of our business. Our aim is to accelerate growth in the residential sector and expand into commercial real estate services, such as offices, retail, logistics and hospitality”.
Pedro Lancastre, CEO of Dils Portugal, added: ‘With Dils’ experience and expertise together with Castelhana impressive strength and brand heritage, we are ready to accelerate expansion in the market and offer excellent services to our clients. I believe my experience in the Portuguese real estate market will enable us to put together a top talented team in the Portuguese market.’
The acquisition of Castelhana marks an important step in Dils’ European strategy, which already includes the Netherlands and Italy with future expansion plans for Spain, Germany, France, Poland, and the UK.
