36 GOLF DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES
GBD MARCH/APRIL 2011
All set for KPMG Forum T
HE KPMG event, regarded by many as the most important annual meeting of the global golf industry
and businesses involved in the real estate, finance and tourism sectors, will this year focus on the changing global marketplace. Some of the world’s most powerful golf
investors and developers will attend and reveal their insight and analysis on the current economic situation, what the future holds and their strategies for success. Among those participating are: Dr. David Chu, Mission Hills, China – founder of the world’s largest golf development and recipient of the Golf Business Forum Lifetime Achievement Award. André Jordan, Belas Clube de Campo –
Portugal’s leading pioneer of golf and real estate development. Marc. F. Dardenne, Emaar – part of the
Dubai-based Emaar Properties group, Marc heads up the company’s Hospitality and Hotels & Resorts groups, and is responsible for the development of Armani branded hotels.
Carlos Cortês, Herdade Da Comporta – the €1 billion Portuguese development bidding for the 2018 Ryder Cup. Mustafa al Hashimi, Dubai Golf –
developers of the iconic Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Gary Silcock, Te Belfry, UK – a former
Ryder Cup venue and one of the busiest golf resorts in Europe. Niall Flanagan, formerly of Loch Lomond
Golf Club – the private golf club and Barclays Scottish Open venue acquired by its members in late 2010. Andrea Sartori, head of KPMG’s Golf
Advisory Practice in EMA, said: “Tis year’s event will bring together some of the powerful and successful golf investors and developers of modern times for what I believe will be the most important Golf Business Forum yet. “Some of the biggest business deals in golf have been struck at the Golf Business Forum and I have no doubt that this will be another exciting year.” On the agenda for the two-and-a-half day
conference are a variety of important topics, including: * How successful developers are re- emerging from the economic downturn, where are they investing and what lessons
David Chu is to receive lifetime achievement award
have been learned. * Why private equity funds and other
investment groups are now actively targeting the golf business in EMA. * Unique ways of selling golf real estate in
today’s economic climate, including fractional models and branded residences. * Look at tomorrow’s growth market and
what this can mean for your business. * How leading owners and operators
weathered the storm – and why so many didn’t.
Te Golf Business Forum features a series of
networking opportunities, including two golf days, a cocktail reception and gala dinner.
Speakers confirmed for
KPMG Forum Top brands and businesses have confirmed their support for the event including: Dubai Golf, Nicklaus Design, Toro, EDSA, Braemar Golf, Gary Player Golf Course Design, HydroTurf and Harradine Golf. Among the latest speakers to confirm their attendance are: Carlos Cortês (CEO, Espart) – Espart is
the real estate holding of the Espirito Santo Group and has a portfolio of 33 projects including Herdade da Comporta. Herdade da Comporta is the largest privately owned estate in Portugal and will include 2 golf courses, 5 hotels and 1,700 residences. Comporta links, one of the golf courses, is the Portuguese candidate for the 2018 Ryder Cup.
Major international investors and developers will take centre stage at this year’s KPMG Golf Business Forum, at the Park Hyatt Dubai, April 17-19, 2011.
Marc Topiol (partner and CIO Black Knight Capital Management) – in association with the Gary Player Group. BKCM is an Investment Advisory entity focused in value creation strategy and execution within the leisure and lifestyle segment where golf is a central component. Bill Brown (vice president of international business, Toro) – Bill joined Toro in 1993 where he has held a number of management and executive positions. In late 2010, Bill returned to Toro’s golf business as the vice president of their International business. In this role, Bill is responsible for Toro’s business outside of the United States. Toro’s international business now represents 32% of company sales and is targeted to grow faster than the company as a whole. Michael Braidwood (operations director,
Braemar) – Michael joined Braemar Golf as operations director in April 2010 after 11 successful years working in Bahrain. His first major assignment was to open the Riffa Golf Club in 1999 which went on to become a highly successful and profitable club delivering over 40,000 rounds per annum. More recently he managed the re-
development of the golf club into a master planned community of 1,000 properties.
As well as expert panel sessions tackling key
topics, a new innovation for 2011 is a series of in-depth, one-on-one interviews with top business leaders conducted by CNN’s Don Riddell. Don will speak to Lifetime Achievement
Award recipient Dr David Chu about the rise of golf in China and the vision that has made Mission Hills the largest golf development in the world. Don will also interview André Jordan,
the veteran international developer behind successful real estate projects in the United States of America, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, France and Portugal, where he founded Quinta do Lago in the 1970s and more recently Belas Clube de Campo, Portugal – and discover the secrets of his success. As well as the opportunity to mix with leading industry figures, a new Speed Networking session will help delegates optimize their time in Dubai. GBD
• For more information and to register, please visit
www.golfbusinesscommunity.com
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