13 October 2017 – The Hamburg-based redos Group, one of the leading independent retail property specialists in Germany, is expanding its Management Board with the appointment of Frank Eckervogt. As new Managing Director / Head of Acquisition, Eckervogt (48) is responsible for the subsidiary redos institutional GmbH alongside Torsten C. Wesch (Managing Director / Head of Fund Management) and Carsten Wimmer (Managing Director / Head of Finance). He will prospectively oversee acquisitions and disposals.
Frank Eckervogt joined from Hahn AG, an asset and investment manager for large-scale retail properties, this October, where he worked almost eight years – most recently as Head of Investment and Head of Acquisitions South.
“redos has made a very good name for itself in the retail property industry and continuously expanded its presence during the recent years,” says Frank Eckervogt. “I look forward to my new role and to being part of a committed and highly skilled team.”
Support for growth path
“Frank Eckervogt is a great gain for us,” explains Oliver Herrmann, redos co-founder and Managing Director / Head of Business Development. “We are seeking to further expand our market and acquisition activities for the benefit of our customers. With around 15 years of acquisition experience and an extensive network, Frank Eckervogt will provide important impetus as we continue on our growth path.”
In the course of his career, Eckervogt has already worked for several well-known companies. Prior to Hahn AG, he held the position of a Senior Portfolio & Acquisitions Manager at Henderson Global Investors from 2006 to 2009. Before that, Frank Eckervogt spent three years as Acquisition Manager at Commerz Grundbesitz Investmentgesellschaft.
