Our Leadership
Meet the Visionaries Behind Our Success
Macky Pannu
Managing Partner
Proven record of successful real estate transactions and exits
Macky Pannu is a seasoned commercial real estate investor with over 16 years in multifamily and commercial property acquisitions and management, having led more than 20 deals worth over $600 million. His experience in high-value real estate development and his ability to drive growth across diverse sectors, including fintech, banking, and medical industries, bring invaluable perspective to Primaz USA’s real estate strategy. As Managing Partner of Supreme Capital Group, an Atlanta-based investment bank, Macky spearheads capital raises and fund allocation, providing Primaz USA with a competitive edge in structuring and financing complex projects. His dedication to real estate innovation and strategic investments makes him an instrumental force in Primaz USA’s vision for large-scale developments
Macky Pannu is a seasoned commercial real estate investor with over 16 years in multifamily and commercial property acquisitions and management, having led more than 20 deals worth over $600 million. His experience in high-value real estate development and his ability to drive growth across diverse sectors, including fintech, banking, and medical industries, bring invaluable perspective to Primaz USA’s real estate strategy. As Managing Partner of Supreme Capital Group, an Atlanta-based investment bank, Macky spearheads capital raises and fund allocation, providing Primaz USA with a competitive edge in structuring and financing complex projects. His dedication to real estate innovation and strategic investments makes him an instrumental force in Primaz USA’s vision for large-scale developments
Rick Hungria
Managing Partner
Deep expertise in Structured Transactions, Complex Deals Closing and M&A,
Rick Hungria offers over 25 years of global experience in finance, strategic planning, and operations, with a proven track record in M&A, growth strategies, and large-scale real estate projects. As the founder of Emergent Partners Group (Empar), Rick specializes in advising on complex, high-stakes transactions across various sectors. He has held senior roles at Coca-Cola, where he led strategic projects across Asia, North America, and Brazil, and at Shell Oil Company, where he focused on corporate finance. Rick has experience in real estate, particularly in retail and commercial property transactions, where he has been involved in acquisitions, financings, and dispositions. With a strong foundation in financial structuring and strategic execution, Rick’s approach to largescale real estate projects drives growth, efficiency, and long-term value. His background in finance and production engineering further enhances Primaz USA’s commitment to delivering data-driven, results-oriented projects that maximize investor returns.
Rick Hungria offers over 25 years of global experience in finance, strategic planning, and operations, with a proven track record in M&A, growth strategies, and large-scale real estate projects. As the founder of Emergent Partners Group (Empar), Rick specializes in advising on complex, high-stakes transactions across various sectors. He has held senior roles at Coca-Cola, where he led strategic projects across Asia, North America, and Brazil, and at Shell Oil Company, where he focused on corporate finance. Rick has experience in real estate, particularly in retail and commercial property transactions, where he has been involved in acquisitions, financings, and dispositions. With a strong foundation in financial structuring and strategic execution, Rick’s approach to largescale real estate projects drives growth, efficiency, and long-term value. His background in finance and production engineering further enhances Primaz USA’s commitment to delivering data-driven, results-oriented projects that maximize investor returns.
João Cláudio Roscoe Fernandes
Head of Primaz Private
Connects Investors and Family Offices with Prime Real Estate
Opportunities in Brazil
Civil Engineer with a Master’s in Business Administration and 25 years of experience in commercial roles, having worked in the civil construction, telecommunications, and management consulting sectors. João is a specialist in the U.S. market and has been involved in real estate operations and investments in São Paulo and Belo Horizonte
Civil Engineer with a Master’s in Business Administration and 25 years of experience in commercial roles, having worked in the civil construction, telecommunications, and management consulting sectors. João is a specialist in the U.S. market and has been involved in real estate operations and investments in São Paulo and Belo Horizonte
Luiz Edurado Viotti
Head of Primaz Partners
Extensive Experience in Consulting and M&A
With over 30 years of experience, Viotti was a partner at PwC and KPMG in Brazil for 17 years. leading consulting practices in TMT, Risk Management, and Financial Performance. He managed large teams, long-term client relationships, and international projects.
From 2012 to 2015, he served as CEO of the Broadband Quality Assurance Entity (EAQ). In recent years, he has been active in the tech investment market as a founder, manager, and partner in firms and startups across Brazil and Europe.
Viotti holds degrees in Economics and Accounting from PUC-MG and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Finance. He also completed executive programs at IMD and Wharton.
He recently joined Primaz to lead the development of its Real Estate M&A and Structured Operations division.
With over 30 years of experience, Viotti was a partner at PwC and KPMG in Brazil for 17 years. leading consulting practices in TMT, Risk Management, and Financial Performance. He managed large teams, long-term client relationships, and international projects.
From 2012 to 2015, he served as CEO of the Broadband Quality Assurance Entity (EAQ). In recent years, he has been active in the tech investment market as a founder, manager, and partner in firms and startups across Brazil and Europe.
Viotti holds degrees in Economics and Accounting from PUC-MG and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Finance. He also completed executive programs at IMD and Wharton.
He recently joined Primaz to lead the development of its Real Estate M&A and Structured Operations division.
Marcel Lieban
Head of Primaz Properties
Over 20 Years of Experience in Real Estate Development
Graduated in Civil Engineering from UFRGS, with a specialization in Management and Finance. Marcel has over 20 years of experience in real estate development, working on product development and project management for corporate buildings, shopping centers, hospitals, retail, and real estate assets.
Graduated in Civil Engineering from UFRGS, with a specialization in Management and Finance. Marcel has over 20 years of experience in real estate development, working on product development and project management for corporate buildings, shopping centers, hospitals, retail, and real estate assets.