Global investment firm Patrizia has appointed Erik Beets as head of asset management for the Netherlands and Nordic Region.
Beets succeeds Hans Vermeeren, who has been appointed head of asset management for the DACH and CEE region.
Beets will oversee the strategic direction and operational management of Patrizia's real estate portfolio in the Netherlands and Nordics region, leveraging his in-depth market knowledge and collaborative approach.
He will report to Amal Del Monaco, CEO asset management and development European real estate.
Beets already served as head of asset management at Patrizia between 2014 and 2019 and joins from 5QRE where he was responsible for asset management, investment strategy, portfolio optimisation and acquisitions.
Commenting on the appointment, Amal Del Monaco, said: ‘I am delighted to be able to count on such a seasoned and knowledgeable professional who brings the right managerial and asset management skills to support the expansion of our European Real Estate business.’
Emile Poort, country head for the Netherlands, commented: ‘We are delighted to welcome Erik back to Patrizia in this important position. His comprehensive industry knowledge and track record of delivering outstanding results make him an ideal fit for this role will be instrumental in driving the continued success of our local asset management operations in the region. We are confident that Erik's appointment will further strengthen our capabilities and reputation as a trusted partner, as well as deliver enhanced value for our investors as we continue to diversify our real assets business.’
Erik Beets added: ‘I am thrilled to re-join Patrizia and have the opportunity to lead the asset management efforts in the Netherlands and Nordics region. I look forward to working with the talented teams and leveraging our collective expertise to maximise the performance of our real estate portfolio. Together, we will continue to build on Patrizia's strong foundation and create value for our clients and investors.’
