Pontegadea family office invests in UK firm PD Ports

Pontegadea, the family office of Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega, has entered the UK infrastructure market with a strategic acquisition: a 49% stake in PD Ports. The investment comes through a deal with Brookfield Asset Management, which retains a majority share and will continue to collaborate closely with Pontegadea to grow the business. PD Ports, a major UK logistics and ports operator, boasts operations across 11 locations nationwide, including key sites in Teesport, Hartlepool, and Felixstowe. It plays a vital role in the UK supply chain, contributing £1.4 billion annually to the Teesside economy and supporting 22,000 jobs. CEO Frans Calje hailed the investment as “a bold new chapter,” underscoring Pontegadea’s endorsement of PD Ports’ long-term vision and national significance.

About Amancio Ortega’s family office

Amancio Ortega Gaona, founder of global fashion powerhouse Inditex (home to Zara, Bershka, and Massimo Dutti), is one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, with a net worth estimated at over $100 billion. Through Pontegadea Inversiones, Ortega has become one of Europe’s largest property owners, with a portfolio spanning major cities like London, Miami, and New York. Pontegadea has increasingly diversified its holdings, adding stakes in renewable energy, tech-driven logistics, and office infrastructure. Notably, Ortega’s family office already owns two office towers in Seattle leased to Amazon and a logistics hub in Dublin. This latest investment in PD Ports reflects Pontegadea’s growing commitment to infrastructure and long-term partnerships with globally recognized firms.

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