Helvetica focuses on targeted expertise for its funds

Helvetica Property / Key word(s): Personnel/Real Estate Helvetica focuses on targeted expertise for its funds 06.05.2024 / 06:30 CET/CEST Press release, 6 May 2024

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Dirk Adriaenssen (JPG) 
Mauro Golinelli (JPG) 
Ruedi Voegeli (JPG) 

Zurich, 6 May 2024 – Helvetica's management team is filling key positions in asset management, sales and finance with experienced specialists. As part of the overall strategy, the further development of Helvetica and the positioning of its funds on the market is to be ensured in the long term with in-depth expertise.

Helvetica's management team is implementing further steps of the long-term strategic plan. The strategic expansion of staff brings proven experience and specific expertise to Helvetica: Dirk Adriaenssen is responsible for Asset Management, Mauro Golinelli for Investor Relations, particularly in French-speaking Switzerland, and Ruedi Voegeli for Finance, Controlling and Accounting.

Dirk Adriaenssen, Head Asset Management, joined Helvetica in April 2024. He has been in the real estate industry for over 25 years and has extensive knowledge of various asset classes such as retail, office and residential property. He has gained experience in various European markets, including ten years in Switzerland. Together with his team, he is responsible for the asset management and strategic management of all Helvetica investment vehicles' properties. Prior to this, Dirk Adriaenssen supported the integration of Credit Suisse's real estate into the UBS portfolio on an advisory basis and previously worked for the real estate asset manager Redevco for many years as Country Managing Director for Switzerland and Central Europe. In this position, he successfully managed commercial real estate portfolios with a focus on refurbishments and the achievement of ambitious sustainability targets. He holds a Master's degree in Law from the University of Brussels, has completed various specialised courses in the real estate sector and is MRICS accredited.