ALTAFI 2

About ALTAFI 2

Alain Taravella is a leading figure in French listed real estate through Altarea, the group he founded and continues to chair. He also chairs Altafi 2, the entity that serves as the general partner and management vehicle of Altarea and plays a central role in the group’s governance structure. In practical terms, this places him at the heart of Altarea’s strategic direction, capital allocation, and long-term executive oversight. Over time, Taravella has built Altarea into one of France’s benchmark property groups, with a diversified platform spanning retail, residential development, office real estate, logistics, and urban regeneration. His leadership has been defined by the ability to create a broad, integrated real-estate platform while maintaining a clear entrepreneurial identity. Altarea’s positioning as a low-carbon urban transformation leader reflects a strategy that combines development expertise, operational execution, and a long-term view of how cities evolve. A defining feature of his management style is governance continuity. Altafi 2 sits at the center of Altarea’s and Altareit’s executive structure, with Taravella identified as chairman of Altafi 2 and the group’s founding chairman. This model has helped preserve a stable control framework while allowing the company to pursue ambitious growth and transformation initiatives. The group’s governance materials describe a management-led structure that supports its strategic ambition over the long term. Among his most notable achievements are the expansion of Altarea across major real-estate segments, the strengthening of its logistics footprint, and the deepening of its ESG agenda. Recent corporate communications emphasize Altarea’s focus on essential societal needs such as housing, evolving retail patterns, workplace transformation, and energy transition. Taravella is widely associated with a disciplined, founder-led approach that balances growth, capital efficiency, and sustainable urban development.