Privately owned real estate investment manager Redevco has created a NextGen board with eight members to provide a ‘fresh perspective’ on the company’s vision, mission, strategy, and culture.
NextGen’s members are all under the age of 35 and represent various functions across the organisation and each of its six European offices.
The board will be chaired by compliance and governance manager Emma Taylor, who is based in London. Other members include: Robin Visser, corporate communications manager (Amsterdam); Ángel González, project manager (Madrid); Sören Bockem-Rozendaal, business controller (Dusseldorf); Benoît van Haare Hermeijer, transaction manager (Brussels); Olivia de Potter, development manager (Brussels); Wassila Falih, business controller (Paris); and Gemma Barklie, management assistant (London).
Explaining the move, Andrew Vaughan, CEO of Redevco, said: ‘NextGen provides a platform for the young talent of our company. We have invited eight individuals from different functions, cultures and locations to provide new ideas and perspectives to strengthen our business now, and in the decades to come.
‘As a board we are looking to be challenged by our younger employees, who bring creative solutions, less traditional views and their personal, relevant experiences to the table. Our NextGen board represents the voice of Redevco’s future.’
Board chair Emma Taylor commented: ‘Young people have an important role to play in the future of Redevco and being chosen as part of the NextGen board offers a great opportunity to learn and develop, while working on important strategic topics that are crucial to the further evolution of our company. One of our goals is to work with our senior management, the Redevco Board in particular, to develop a more inclusive culture for the business in recognition of the value that diversity and openness promotes for organisations such as ours.’
