Danny Germaine – CEO

Danny is a property developer majoring in hospitality real estate. He formed Nativo in 2018 with a plan to develop A-list destination hotels in iconic locations. Nativo now has some of the world’s most exciting luxury projects under management. Danny previously was CEO of an International Production Co. producing films and music videos for A-listers Sharon Stone, Giovanni Ribisi, Will.i.am and J-Lo and TV ads for Jaguar, Sony and Adidas.

Claire Dieng – Partner

Claire has worked in the real estate industry internationally for 22 years, consulting for for many A-list developers including Yoo, Six Senses, Raffles and Song Saa Private Island. Claire’s experience on an international stage is second to none, working with project teams from concept to delivery.

Joshua Graff – COO

Joining us from Nobu, W Hotels, The Standard Ibiza and Blakes London, Joshua oversees all the moving parts of hotel service and F&B concepts across the Nativo portfolio. From planning, procurement, quality control and budgeting to recruitment, team management and in-house process implementation, Josh brings heavyweight experience and a touch of magic. 

Maria Rodriguez – CFO

Maria has a wealth of experience in the hospitality sector. Her last role was in the famous Pacha empire, a leading leisure and entertainment group, with nightlife, retail, F&B and hotel interests. The Pacha group was acquired by Trilantic Venture Capital fund for a sum of €350m. 

Daniel Gupta – Capital Markets

Daniel began his career in hedge funds before launching his own highly successful FCA regulated firm, and has spent the past decade working in Corporate Finance and M&A advisory within real estate, commodities and tech, closing over €500m of transactions in this time. Daniel now works exclusively across the Nativo portfolio.

Diego Martin – Project Manager

Diego is highly experienced in managing big ticket residential, hospitality and commercial real estate developments, having delivered a stream of prestigious projects across the region, such as the Riverside Homes Tower in Madrid and Ibiza´s arguably most famous and luxurious super villa, Can Nemo (managed by Marriott Bonvoy). Diego sits across all Nativo ventures, together with his partners at Norden Management, Xavier and Ingrid, managing timelines, contractors, risks and budgets together. 

Ivan Calvino – Project Director

Ivan has extensive experience in managing complex hospitality real estate projects. He has a masters degree in architecture with a 2nd masters in project & financial management. Ivan has delivered luxury resorts internationally including Six Senses Ibiza, The Standard Ibiza, Hard Rock Hotel Playa Del Carmen and the Ritz Madrid.

Xavier Blesa – Project Manager

Xavier is an accomplished project manager and fully qualified architect, specialising in the design, planning and management of luxury residential and hospitality projects worldwide. He began his career in Barcelona, but has since led senior project teams in Ibiza, Mallorca, China, the Caribbean, Arizona, and Malaga. 

Ingrid Barcelo – Project Manager

Ingrid´s extensive career in project management has been specifically in the luxury residential sector, and this has taken her from Barcelona to Shanghai, Beijing and beyond. Working typically on large scale, city projects, Ingrid now works closely with Diego and Xavier across the Nativo portfolio.

Ivania Montenegro – F+B Director

Portuguese by origin and raised in Brussels, Ivania comes to Nativo bringing 24 years experience managing teams and floors in some of Ibiza´s foremost eateries, Finca la Plaza, Pacha Restaurant and W Hotels Chiringuito Blue. Ivania’s motto is to provide the best dining experience possible, every time.