Multi Corporation has appointed Diederik Bakker as director of asset management.
Bakker is responsible for Multi’s asset management activities in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Portugal, Spain and UK.
Steven Poelman, chief financial officer at Multi Corporation said: 'We are very pleased that Diederik has joined Multi. He has an excellent reputation in the industry and has a large network in the European real estate market.
'In addition, he brings extensive asset management experience, which will help contribute to the further expansion of our business.'
Bakker has held various senior positions over the past 20 years, at firms including LaSalle Investment Management and UBS. He has a master’s degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, from Nyenrode University.
'I am delighted to join Multi, a leading owner, manager and (re)developer of high quality shopping centres across Europe and Turkey. Together with the talented team, I look forward to supporting Multi in growing its business in European retail real estate,' said Bakker.
Bakker will work closely together with Harold van Riel, director asset management and member of the Multi HQ management team, who is responsible for Multi’s asset management activities in the CEE region, Italy and Turkey.