Blackstone's Proxity appoints Fabrizio Trani as head of Italy

Proxity, Blackstone's new pan-European logistics operator and developer, has appointed Fabrizio Trani as its head of Italy.

Fabrizio Trani

Starting in the first quarter of 2026, Trani will lead Proxity's Italian operations from Milan, reporting directly to COO Yvo Postleb. His responsibilities will include building the local team and establishing the company's Italian headquarters.
Trani brings extensive experience in real estate and logistics, having previously served as head of Asset Management Italy at Patrizia SE for six years. He also held senior fund and asset management roles at Torre SGR / Fortress Investment Group and Redbrick Investment Group.
Proxity is currently in its setup phase, finalizing its senior leadership, and is set to begin operations in early 2026, with further key appointments expected soon.
Guido Piñol, CEO of Proxity, commented: “In Fabrizio Trani, we have found an experienced leader to drive our business in Italy, which is not only one of our core markets but also a strategic hub for logistics in Europe. His appointment underscores our ambition to accelerate expansion in this key market and further strengthen Proxity’s pan-European logistics real estate platform.”
Frankfurt-based Proxity will manage a portfolio of roughly 600 properties and development projects, totaling over 7 mln m2 of rentable space, all owned by Blackstone-managed real estate funds. Initially operating in Continental Europe, the Nordics, and Ireland, Proxity plans further expansion into both current and new markets as it grows.