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Ulrich Hanfeld /// © KIK

KiK names Ulrich Hanfeld as New CEO

Textile and homeware discounter KiK appoints retail veteran Ulrich Hanfeld as CEO effective June 1, 2026, replacing Patrick Zahn who departed last September. Hanfeld brings experience from NKD, Otto Group, and Hervis.

From left to right: Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo, Portrait of Mikko Forsström /// © Fressnapf Holding SE

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo Appoints Mikko Forsström as Chief Product Officer

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo is setting an important strategic course for the further development of its department Product Offer while strengthening the operational leadership structure of the Group. Effective May 1, Mikko Forsström will assume the role of Chief Product Officer (CPO).

© Redevco

Redevco appoints Meera Sanjee as Director, Real Estate Debt

Redevco, one of Europe’s largest privately owned real estate managers, today announces the appointment of Meera Sanjee as Director, Real Estate Debt. Meera is based in Redevco’s London office and reports to Richard Craddock, Head of Real Estate Debt. Meera started on January 19, 2026.

Natalie Schmidt, new Retail Director of NEINVER /// © NEINVER

NEINVER appoints Natalie Schmidt as Retail Director

NEINVER has announced the appointment of Natalie Schmidt as Retail Director, further strengthening one of the company’s strategic business areas. In her new role, Schmidt will report directly to Joan Rouras, NEINVER’s Leasing & Retail Director.

Annika Schönefeld becomes new Chair of the Board /// © NCSC

NCSC elects new Chair of the Board

As former Chair of the Board, Jussi Vyryyläinen steps down from the position, Annika Schönefeld has been elected as his successor.

ambas Managing Partners, f.l.t.r Günter Kaufmann, Steffen Hofman, and Klaus Mennickheim /// © PR

ambas Real Estate appoints Günter Kaufmann as Managing Partner

ambas Real Estate GmbH is strengthening its leadership structure and expanding its service offering to include commercial real estate finance services. Effective January 1st, 2026, the company has appointed Günter Kaufmann, an internationally experienced executive and recognized expert in real estate finance, as Managing Partner.

Portrait of Marius Barbu /// © NEPI Rockcastle

Marius Barbu appointed as COO of NEPI Rockcastle

NEPI Rockcastle NV, Europe’s third largest listed retail real estate company by portfolio value, has appointed Marius Barbu as Chief Operating Officer (COO) with effect from 1st April 2026, to succeed Marek Noetzel, current COO and CEO-designate.

Portrait of Kathleen Verelst /// © URW

URW celebrates appointment of Kathleen Verelst as CIO

During its meeting on December 3, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield’s Supervisory Board appointed Kathleen Verelst as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and a member of the URW Management Board – recommended by the Group’s Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee (“GNRC”). The new appointment comes into effect on January 1, 2026.