European logistics warehouse specialist Delin Property has made key additions to its team in Rotterdam to support the growing needs of the group’s platform and the scale-up of its Dutch logistics fund.
The London-based company has appointed Maurits Olde Meule as portfolio manager for its Dutch logistics fund with responsibility for the execution of business plans for each of its assets.
Olde Meule has more than a decade of experience in asset and portfolio management, joining from Catella IM Benelux, where he was managing director and director of asset management.
Elmer Blom joins as development manager to oversee projects including Gilze, in the south of the Netherlands, as well as Delin Property’s logistics park in East Madrid, Spain, and Switch Wakefield in Northern England.
He has spent more than 15 years overseeing developments across different real estate sectors and joins the group from Coop Supermarkten BV in the Netherlands.
Delin Property has also recruited Daniël Piris as aproperty manager to build on its existing in-house capabilities with a track record in optimising asset performance.
Piris previously led the management of CBRE IM’s portfolio at Cushman & Wakefield NL and has been working in construction and property management since 1995.
Rob Reiskin, CEO of Delin Property, said: 'Maurits, Elmer and Daniël are fantastic additions to our multi-disciplinary team in the Netherlands, bringing experience and expertise to strengthen our on-the-ground capabilities.
'Having a strong local presence gives us a real edge when it comes to sourcing investment opportunities, managing the development cycle and in how we drive performance from the assets we own or manage.'
