Gaw Capital Partners, through its funds under management, and its consortium partners, acquired 29 Hong Kong-based community shopping centers and associated facilities in March 2018 and March 2019.
Gaw Capital Partners officially started to operate over 29 assets and facilities near the public estates and established “People’s Place”. “People” stands for the public and the residents, whereas “Place” here is an allusion to the idiomatic Chinese term for a location of virtue and tradition, as well as a well-governed community; “Place” also connotes the solidarity of the local neighborhood. All in all, “People’s Place” stands for a place rich in sentiments and compassion, bringing strangers together in constructing a vibrant, cozy living environment. People’s Place aspires to transform obsolete commercial facilities into vibrant community hubs by creatively utilizing its space and bringing brand new experiences to residents, tenants and community stakeholders.
In partnership with experienced educators in China, Gaw Capital has invested in the development and operations of Stellart International School of Arts (SISA), an international arts education platform in China. The platform is initially seeded by a commercial site conveniently located in Sanshan New Town in Nanhai, Foshan, which has excellent connectivity nationally via the Guangzhou South Station. The site has a GFA of c.50,000 sqm in total. Operating under the SISA brand and developed by Gaw Capital Partners, the school houses up to 600 full-time high school students in its 6-storey tall academic block and 7-floor dormitory. 
Christophe Vielle
Chairman & Co-founder – Hospitality Platform (GCP Hospitality Management Ltd.)
Christophe Vielle is currently the Chairman and Co-founder of GCP Hospitality. Since he launched the company in 2008, his vision and strategic direction have led to the establishment of a portfolio of over 60 properties and an outstanding performance record featuring consecutive years of double-digit IRR.
In addition to his role at GCP Hospitality, Mr.Vielle holds dual roles as Chairman & CEO of C2 Capital, a private equity firm with a particular focus on the Portuguese market, and Chairman of Hospes Hotels. The latter is a renowned collection of 10 boutique luxury hotels situated in Spain and Portugal.
Mr. Vielle’s distinguished career spanning four decades includes numerous senior management roles within the hospitality industry, having had successful tenures at Accor, King Power Group, New Way Limited and Shangri-La.
Christophe Vielle’s leadership is characterized by his ability to navigate through various complex and challenging situations. His impressive repertoire of accomplishments includes revitalizing struggling operations, successfully launching and managing hotels and restaurants, innovating within the hospitality sector, and expanding well-established operations.
