WestImmo appoints head for new research unit

WestImmo, the property arm of German regional bank WestLB, has named Dutchman Piet Kok (47) to lead its new business unit for real estate valuation and research.

Kok joins Mainz-based WestImmo on 1 January next year from Eurohypo. His most recent position in Eurohypo was head of the Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting department, with responsibility for appraisal for Europe and new markets.

Kok began his professional career at Rabobank in the Netherlands.