Peter is consistently recognized as a leader in the industry. Among his many achievements and awards, he was ranked as one of the Top 20 Rising Stars of Hedge Funds during the 2008 financial crisis – a recognition of his ability to manage through crisis and create positive investment opportunities in all environments, Peter’s two decades of experience cover the sell-side, buy-side, and family office, as a banker, portfolio manager, salesman and research analyst. He was recently appointed Vice Chairman of the GRIClub Global Committee on Hospitality and the Vice Chairman of the GRIClub on Opportunistic and Distressed Investing.
During this unprecedented time, I am honored to be selected as a Vice Chair of the GRI Global Committee on Hospitality, a very special group of 30 world leaders with an invested interest in hospitality.
GRI Club is a global club bringing together key players in the real estate and infrastructure sectors. Founded in 1998 in London, it is present in more than 20 strategic countries.
The mission of GRI is to connect leaders from these markets and contribute to the building of privileged relationships and real business opportunities.
In this context more than six thousand businessmen, senior executives and investors participate annually in the club’s programming in the world.
During this unprecedented time, I am honored to be selected as a Vice Chair of the GRI Global Committee on Future Finance and Investment, a very special group of 30 world leaders with an invested interest in Distressed and Opportunistic Investing.
The Committee with work closely with the other GRI Global Committees including the Global Hospitality Group in which I am also a Vice Chair. We hope to be the “go to” source of information during this challenging time for the real estate and hospitality industries.
The mission of GRI is to connect leaders from these markets and contribute to the building of privileged relationships and real business opportunities. In this context more than six thousand businessmen, senior executives and investors participate annually in the club’s programming in the world.
Development Deals – Limbo, Limited Pipeline or Never Better Yields
The first day of GRI Europe 2020 kicked off with a discussion on “Development Deals – Limbo, Limited Pipeline or Never Better Yields.” The panel of real estate industry leaders were cautiously optimistic about the opportunities in the post COVID-19…
Bottom hit? Ready for risk?
The third and final day of our GRI Opportunity eSeries Europe gathered GRI Club members online to understand the European real estate investment and transaction landscape. Most members agreed that they are not seeing distressed assets as of yet and…
Creative Accounting and Deceptive Practices
Over the past decade companies, investment banking advisors, accountants and other consultants have all contributed to distorting the traditional accounting concept of cash flow most commonly referred to as Earnings Before Depreciation and Amortization or EBITDA by adding back adjustments.EBITDA…
Covid-19 Financial Victims
During these unprecedented times and with unemployment rates reaching staggering proportions not witnessed since the Great Depression, now is the time to be extra vigilant. This is most important given the prevalence of technology including the internet, email, social media…
The Great Reopening of the Global Hospitality Industry
The hospitality industry and the broader global tourism industry are key components to global economic and social recovery. The Hospitality industry faces many significant challenges both near term and longer term.The large operators with strong balance sheets and solid liquidity…
GRI Global Committee on Hospitality
During this unprecedented time, I am honored to be selected as a Vice-Chair of the GRI Global Committee on Hospitality (see attached). It is an exceptional group of 30 world leaders with an invested interest in hospitality. GRI Club is…
Coronavirus & USA Real Estate – Crisis, Blip or Opportunity?
Last week, I had the pleasure to moderate a GRIClub eMeeting on the COVID-19, and it’s impact on the US real estate market – Coronavirus & USA Real Estate – Crisis, Blip or Opportunity? The e-meeting had over 80 participants,…
GRI Club Iberia eSummit
I had the pleasure to moderate a GRIClub e-meeting on the post COVID-19 impact on Spain and Portugal’s real estate market: Iberia – Mapping COVID-19 Recovery, Growth and Inbound Investment Appetite. The e-meeting had over 80 participants including C-suite real…
The Super Economic and Social Depression of 2020
In the past three decades, China has emerged as one the most admired economies and a super engine for global growth. In the first three weeks of March 2020, China’s coronavirus could trigger the worst economic and social depression the…
When’s the Best Time to Start Financial Planning
A question that often goes unasked these days is, “When should you start financial planning?” These days many are living paycheck to paycheck trying to get by often finding it hard to put any additional money they might have into…
The Artistry of British Architecture
It is said that buildings are like books, you can easily read them just based on their style alone. When looked at this way, it is easier to appreciate the architecture behind many buildings and homes. Eventually, once you become…
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Marc Leder
Sun Capital PartnersI have known Peter for many years both professionally and personally. He is extremely hardworking and has a unique ability to source opportunities for both family offices and private equity.
Gustavo Favaron
GRI ClubPeter is a great leader and someone who I enjoy working together in different projects. With an excellent track record and capacity to bring the best minds together, Peter has always been extremely competent at whatever he decides to do. On a personal level, Peter cares about people and will always be there for his colleagues.
Peter Haber
Third Eye Property ManagementThe best of the best!
David Hendler
Founder & Principal at Viola Risk Advisors, LLCPeter is one of the most energetic and pro people persons I have ever met. His positivity is infectious, of course in a pro business way. He is skilled at relaying a message or product/service sale in a highly succinct and well understood matter. I’ve only had positive business success with him over the last 30 years.
Thomas Kottmann
Credit SuisseI enjoy working with Peter Plaut due to his very high degree of engagement as well as commitment and his open and transparent communication style. He is demonstrating a very high degree of professionalism in dealing with myself and our organisation as business partners. In addition, I consider Peter one of the best connected advisors within the sector of real estate investment and project finance.