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ABOUT US
Seasoned investment professionals providing the full spectrum of services across all Real Estate asset classes for institutional clients and HNWIs across Italy.
Seasoned investment professionals providing the full spectrum of services across all Real Estate asset classes for institutional clients and HNWIs across Italy.
More than 40 years combined, transacting and finding work out solutions for our Real Estate investors.
Co-founder & Co-CEO
Before co-founding LUMI, Luca served as the Managing Director for Värde, an international investment fund. In 2014, he established Värde's Italian office and completed significant real estate transactions over seven years. Before Värde, he was a Director at Carlyle Group's pan-European real estate fund, overseeing over €1.5 billion in office sector transactions. He also worked at Lazard in the real estate team.
Luca is currently on the boards of Tecma Solution SPA, Borio Mangiarotti SPA, and Impreme SPA, and he is the President of Ariadne SICAF and various investment vehicles established by Värde in Italy. He served on the board of directors of Guber Banca from 2017 to 2021 and on the board of directors of the Greek REIC Trastor from 2019 to 2022, where he was a member of the investment committee. Luca holds an economics degree from the University of Bergamo, completed an academic year at the University of Reading in the UK during his studies, and finished the Developing Emerging Leaders program at INSEAD in 2020.
Co-founder & Co-CEO
Before co-founding LUMI, Mirko held pivotal roles at leading organizations in the real estate sector, including Värde, Generali Real Estate, and The Carlyle Group. His expertise in asset management spans Southern Europe, Italy, and beyond.
Mirko's career began with notable positions at BNP Paribas Real Estate and Pirelli Real Estate, providing him with a solid foundation and industry insights.
Currently, Mirko serves on the boards of Tecma Solution SPA, Borio Mangiarotti SPA, Walliance, Ariadne SICAF, and Impreme SPA, in addition to various investment vehicles established by Värde in Italy. His educational background includes a degree in Architecture from the Polytechnic University in Milan, complemented by a degree in Business Administration from Cattolica University of Milan. Mirko's diverse experiences and qualifications make him a valued professional in the real estate field.
Managing Director | Head of Acquisition
Daniele Carella joins LUMI in 2024 as Head of Investments, leveraging his experience and track record in the real estate and financing sectors to drive strategic growth.
Before joining LUMI, Daniele Carella served as Principal at Bain Capital Special Situations, overseeing real estate and special situations investments in Italy. From 2016 to 2023, he has concluded over €600 million in development projects across residential, hotel, office, and logistics sectors in Italy, and over €1 billion in distressed asset portfolios in Southern Europe.
Prior to Bain Capital, Daniele was Vice President at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, focusing on non-performing loans and debt restructuring. He has also held roles at Martin Currie Investment Management and completed a summer internship at Nomura. Daniele holds an M.Sc. in Financial Economics from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and both an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Finance from Bocconi University, graduating cum laude. He is a CFA charterholder and fluent in Italian and English.
Managing Director | Head of Asset Management
Alberto is currently Managing Director and Head of Asset Management at LUMI Asset Management. Before joining LUMI, he served as Director of Smart Cities at Hope Sicaf S.p.A., and as Head of Asset Management at Celtic Asset Management, where he managed funds with an AUM of €400M.
Alberto led asset management for CityLife (Generali Group), overseeing iconic projects such as Torre Hadid, Torre Libeskind, and the Shopping District. His career began as a Senior Associate at Avalon Real Estate, followed by key roles as a consultant at Alix Partners. He also has extensive experience as an Operating Partner at RE.X S.r.l., focusing on corporate restructuring and NPL portfolio management. Alberto holds a Master’s Degree in Real Estate from SDA Bocconi and MIP Politecnico di Milano.
Integrity and professionalism are the foundation for everything we do.
Accountability is an essential element in building trust.
An analytical mindset empowers us to navigate challenges effectively and uncover innovative solutions.
Entrepreneurship embodies our spirit of innovation, risk-taking, and proactive pursuit of opportunities.
The knowledge from two decades of experience, more than 40 years combined, represents a reservoir of insights and solutions for responsible Real Estate investments.
