German retail-focused asset and property manager GPEP has appointed real estate economist Mischa Koch as head of key account management and business development.
Koch will be responsible for client services, looking after existing clients and onboarding new ones, and for further investments in local shopping centres as well as new asset classes, such as offices and residential.
Earlier this year, GPEP launched a joint venture together with Geneva-based private wealth manager GMG Real Estate (GMG) to identify project development opportunities. Koch will also assist in growing this project.
Prior to joining GPEP, Koch worked as the manager of ABG Projektentwicklungsgesellschaft's Frankfurt branch, where he was responsible for project acquisition and development within the residential, office and hotel asset classes.
Prior to that, he worked for two major companies in the areas of transaction management and real estate marketing. He has over 20 years' experience in the real estate sector.
'In Mischa Koch, we have gained a highly experienced and incredibly well connected real estate expert. Together with Mischa, we will continue to swiftly expand GPEP's new and existing business lines,' said Herwart W Reip, managing director of GPEP.
Koch added: 'From the very first meeting, I was impressed with the professionalism of this dynamic asset management boutique, which is reflected in its competent and targeted approach. I'm looking forward to working with this experienced and motivated team to help drive our ongoing success.'
