The Supervisory Board of Vonovia SE has unanimously decided to appoint Katja Wunschel as the new Chief Development Officer (CDO) of the company. Wunschel will join Vonovia on April 1, 2026, and assume her Executive Board position on June 1, 2026, succeeding Daniel Riedl, who will leave by mutual agreement on May 31, 2026, after a two-month induction period.
Clara C. Streit, Chair of the Supervisory Board, stated that Wunschel brings extensive experience in project management and large investment projects, particularly in modular construction and development, which are key to Vonovia's growth strategy since 2018. Wunschel, who has over 20 years in the energy sector, most recently as CEO of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, expressed enthusiasm for applying her project delivery expertise to modular construction at Vonovia.
Additionally, the Supervisory Board has renewed the contract of CHRO Ruth Werhahn ahead of schedule until September 30, 2029. Werhahn, who has led Human Resources, Vonovia Technical Service, IT, and Central Services since October 2023, has been credited with advancing the employer brand and corporate culture. Streit emphasized the strategic importance of HR amid demographic change and skilled labor shortages. Werhahn noted that the company attracted around 2,800 new employees this year, primarily in maintenance, and continues to grow.
Vonovia SE, Europe's leading private residential real estate company, owns 533,000 residential units in Germany, Sweden, and Austria. The company focuses on sustainability and growth through its 2028 strategy, emphasizing Value-add, Development, and Recurring Sales segments, as well as innovative technologies in serial modernization and modular construction.
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