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Andreas Wende becomes COO and partner at NAI apollo

Frankfurt am Main, 15.08.2017 – Andreas Wende (MRICS) is taking over the position of COO (Chief Operating Officer) at NAI apollo – partner of the NAI apollo group – and will also become a partner of the owner-managed company. The 53-year old business administration graduate will stand aside CEO Andreas Krone and former COO Dr Marcel Crommen in his new position. Crommen is taking over the role of CIO (Chief Investment Officer) and will be responsible for the strategic development of the owner-managed real estate consultancy, particularly in the investment field.

Dr Marcel Crommen: "Only a few consultants have a level of expertise matching that of Andreas Wende. His experience in working with users, owners, consultants and service providers as well as his strategic vision will support us in the further development of NAI apollo's entrepreneurial approach."

"I see great prospects for NAI apollo in the property industry. The company's philosophy is to combine a personal sense of responsibility for every contract with a close customer relationship. Many customers now increasingly demand a very close level of personal support, but most of the major real estate consultancies do not take this sufficiently into account. NAI apollo's approach to consultancy therefore represents a unique selling point. I look forward to working alongside Andreas Krone and Marcel Crommen to take the company to the next level," Andreas Wende says.

Andreas Krone and Axel König, the two founding partners of NAI apollo, comment: "We are delighted to have been able to bring on board such a prominent and successful property expert as Andreas Wende, who has also built up an excellent network and will support us in the further expansion of the company."

From 2013 to 2016, Andreas Wende held the positions of COO and Head of Investment at Savills in Germany. Here, he played a significant role in the successful development of the investment division. Prior to this, he worked as Regional Director, EMEA, at JLL for four years. In this position he was Head of the northern Germany area and thereby was also responsible for landlord representation throughout Germany. In addition, he was a member of the business board at JLL.

Andreas Wende also held various central functions at STRABAG PFS – called DeTelmmobilien at the time – and Deutsche Telekom, where he acted as commercial manager for the north region from 1996 to 2001.

He is currently active as honorary chairman of the office real estate committee of the industry association ZIA. Also, Andreas Wende is founder and CEO of the Arena Group, which invests in digital start-ups from the European proptech scene as well as in companies that are active in the areas of residential property consultancy and landlord services in towns and cities ranked in Germany as B, C and D.

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