Karim Abdellaoui, Chairman of APRC Group, has assembled a highly experienced dream team to achieve his ambition of positioning APRC as a European leader in the development of logistics factories. Following Jean-Marie Guillet and Olivier Barge, it is now Patrick Remords‘ turn to join this ambitious project, which is driven by a unique vision of the logistics market: it is the optimization of users’ supply chains that inspires real estate development – not the other way around.
Since the group’s inception, Karim Abdellaoui has embraced his role as a disruptor in logistics real estate. He has taken on challenges such as revitalizing abandoned land, ensuring price transparency and value sharing, venturing into difficult markets, and driving innovation in sustainable construction – in a sector where return on investment has long relied on short-lived quality.
In a rapidly changing market, this vision is bearing fruit. APRC Group is experiencing exponential growth, while simultaneously attracting the best experts in the sector to join its mission of becoming the leading European real estate developer dedicated to the supply chain.
After gaining experience in retail with Cora, founding the consulting firm Optima Logistique (which later merged with GCL Group and was sold to JLL), and spending 9 years managing JLL’s logistics division, Patrick Remords has joined APRC Group as Director of Supply Chain Europe. His appointment signals APRC’s commitment to expanding beyond France’s borders into markets where its expertise can create significant value.
“Beyond this European ambition, I fully share the customer-centric approach that makes listening to the user the cornerstone of our logistics strategy. From upstream support to long-term involvement, this philosophy ensures the project’s relevance and embraces a sense of responsibility.”
Patrick emphasizes that joining APRC Group means embracing agility within a tight-knit team of experts:
“I chose APRC because of the exceptional talent and synergy of this team. Jean-Marie Guillet brings unmatched market knowledge, and Olivier Barge is the builder of the first zero-carbon building. Together, we recognize that the economic landscape and the ZAN law will reshape real estate development. We are prepared to guide our clients in redefining their strategies, identifying optimal land, and executing their projects in a way that shares value at every step.”
For Patrick, the complementary expertise gathered by Karim Abdellaoui is a perfect blend of experience, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit:
“This team combines professionals who have worked together for years and who share a common vision, strong human values, and the drive to reinvent logistics real estate. This is why I believe in this adventure and its potential to shape the future of the industry.”
