Candidate for FIABCI Vice President Elect 2026-2027

Throughout the years, I have had the honor of actively contributing to our organization and witnessing firsthand the significant impact it has made within the global real estate community. This journey has strengthened my dedication to FIABCI’s vision, values, and mission of fostering international cooperation and professional excellence. I am now motivated to bring my experience, leadership, and passion to the next level by helping further enhance our global network, inspire innovation, and promote meaningful collaboration among members worldwide.

I invite you to review my profile below, which highlights my professional experience, accomplishments, and long-standing commitment to the advancement of the real estate industry. Throughout my career, I have consistently worked to support the sustainable growth of our sector while advocating for the interests and success of FIABCI members across the globe. My professional path reflects a strong belief in innovation, inclusivity, collaboration, and responsible development.

As a candidate for the position of FIABCI Vice President-Elect, I respectfully ask for your trust and support. Together, we can continue building a stronger, more dynamic, and forward-thinking global real estate community prepared to meet both today’s opportunities and tomorrow’s challenges.

Helping and supporting the leadership to guide the real estate sector into a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future by fostering innovation, unity, and forward-thinking practices.

By supporting my candidacy as FIABCI Vice President-Elect, you are choosing a leader dedicated to the success and growth of our organization. I, Manuel Rizzo, am fully committed to representing our members’ interests, advancing FIABCI’s mission, and fostering collaboration across all levels. With a strong focus on innovation, inclusion, and sustainable development, I aim to help create meaningful opportunities and drive positive impact for our global real estate community. Your endorsement is a vote for dedication, progress, and a shared vision for a stronger future.

1. Heritage & Vision

FIABCI’s strength is rooted in decades of international collaboration, professional integrity, and respect for the diverse cultures that shape our cities and communities. Our heritage is not only a history of achievements — it is the foundation upon which we continue to build a dynamic and future-oriented real estate industry.

Across continents, FIABCI chapters have connected professionals who share a common commitment to excellence, innovation, and responsible development. As urban environments evolve, our federation must continue to lead the dialogue on sustainable growth, smart cities, resilient infrastructure, and inclusive communities.

The future of real estate belongs to organizations that can combine experience with innovation. By embracing new technologies, digital transformation, environmental responsibility, and multicultural cooperation, FIABCI can continue to inspire global progress while honoring the traditions and values that define our profession.

Our vision is clear: to strengthen FIABCI as the leading international platform where heritage, innovation, and global collaboration come together to shape the cities and communities of tomorrow.

2. Collaboration & Leadership

Real estate is fundamentally a people-driven industry. Behind every successful project stands a network of professionals, investors, developers, architects, public authorities, educators, and community leaders working toward a shared vision.

Strong leadership is not about acting alone — it is about creating bridges between sectors, cultures, and generations. FIABCI has a unique role in connecting global expertise with local opportunities, enabling members to exchange ideas, create partnerships, and generate lasting economic and social impact.

As Vice President Elect, the commitment is to strengthen international cooperation among chapters, encourage active member engagement, and create more opportunities for professional networking, mentorship, and strategic partnerships.

By fostering dialogue between the public and private sectors, we can help address major global challenges such as housing accessibility, sustainable urbanization, investment confidence, and economic resilience.

Together, through collaboration and inclusive leadership, we can elevate the voice of real estate professionals worldwide and reinforce FIABCI’s position as a trusted global authority.

3. Excellence & Passion

Excellence is achieved through discipline, professionalism, and a constant commitment to improvement. In every aspect of real estate — from planning and design to construction, valuation, investment, education, and governance — high standards create long-term value and public trust.

FIABCI has long promoted professional excellence by encouraging knowledge sharing, ethical conduct, and international best practices. In a rapidly changing world, our responsibility is to continue raising the standards of our industry while supporting innovation and lifelong learning.

Passion is equally important. It is passion that transforms projects into landmarks, ideas into opportunities, and challenges into progress. Passion inspires professionals to create developments that not only generate economic value but also improve the quality of life for individuals and communities.

Our goal must be to position real estate professionals not only as market experts, but as visionary leaders, trusted advisors, and contributors to sustainable global development.
By combining excellence with passion, we create a stronger, more respected, and more future-ready industry.

4. Sustainability & Responsability

Sustainability is no longer a secondary consideration in real estate — it is a global responsibility and a strategic necessity. The buildings and cities we create today will shape environmental, economic, and social outcomes for generations to come.

Responsible development means balancing growth with preservation, innovation with accountability, and profitability with long-term community benefit. Energy efficiency, smart infrastructure, resilient construction, and harmony with nature must become standard principles across our industry.

FIABCI has the opportunity to play a leading role in promoting sustainable practices worldwide by encouraging education, international cooperation, and the exchange of successful environmental strategies among members and chapters.

As leaders in real estate, we must support policies and projects that reduce environmental impact, encourage responsible investment, and create healthier, more inclusive urban environments.

Sustainability is not only about protecting the planet — it is also about creating lasting value, strengthening communities, and ensuring a better future for the next generation.

5. Values & Future

At the heart of real estate are values that transcend markets and borders: trust, integrity, quality, service, professionalism, and vision. These principles define not only successful businesses, but also strong communities and enduring institutions.

FIABCI’s mission goes beyond transactions and development projects. It is about fostering ethical leadership, encouraging lifelong education, supporting international friendship, and empowering professionals to contribute positively to society.

The future of our federation depends on our ability to inspire the next generation of leaders while remaining united by shared values and a common purpose. We must continue building an organization that is inclusive, innovative, and globally connected.

As Vice President Elect, the commitment is to support transparent governance, strengthen member engagement, promote cross-border cooperation, and expand opportunities for education and professional growth.

When we shape buildings, we also shape communities, economies, and lives. By working together with integrity and vision, we can ensure that FIABCI continues to lead the global real estate community toward a more sustainable, ethical, and prosperous future.

Achieving these goals requires united effort – drawing on the strength of our committed team, the wisdom and guidance of those who came before me, and the continued engagement and support of our members and chapters.

Thank you
Manuel Rizzo

Mobile : +352 621 16 44 11
Office : +352 26 71 48 85 22
Email : manuel@riman.lu

2000 – 2008 Sales Manager at Kurt Constructions S.A.
2008 – 2009 Sales Manager at Carré Immo SA
2009 Creation of Riman Immobilien Sàrl (estate agency & Property Management)
Since 2010 Member of the Board of Directors of Chambre Immobilière
2012 – 2014 General Secretary of Chambre Immobilière
2010 – 2024 Member of CEPI’s Property Agents Committee (PAC)
2012 – 2015 Founding member of Eurocaution Benelux SA, an insurance brokerage company for real estate products
2015 – 2021 Member of the CEPI Board of Directors
Since 2012 Lecturer at the European Real Estate Academy in Saarbrücken
Since 2016 Chairman of Fiabci-Luxembourg
2016 – 2018 Vice-President of the Membership Committee
2018 Creation of Riman RE Solutions Sàrl (real estate development company)
2018 – 2021 Member of the Board of Directors of Fiabci International and World President of real estate agents within Fiabci International
2020 Fiabci Medal of honor
2022 – 2024 Treasurer of the Chambre Immobilière
2024 – 2027 Member of the Board of Directors of Fiabci International
2024 Member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World
2026 – 2028 Member of the CEPI Board of Directors
2028 Founding Member of FAI (Luxembourg’s Brokers Federation)

Skills: estate agency, sales management, project development and control, property management, coaching