Aquila Capital, GRESB, KanAm Grund, Acofi Gestion, WP Carey, Real Asset Partners. : Allianz Real Estate, Aquila Capital, GRESB, KanAm Grund, Acofi Gestion, WP Carey, Real Asset Partners Allianz Real Estate – Donato Saponara has been appointed head of Italy, as the real estate arm of the German insurer reorganises its management team in Europe. Allianz Real Estate’s Italian exposure was previously overseen by its Western Europe team, but Saponara will now look after the €3bn portfolio. Saponara joined Allianz Real Estate in 2014 as head of asset management, before being appointed head of transactions last year.