CBRE is welcoming Kai Mende as the new CEO of its advisory business in Germany. Mende’s been a familiar face, having managed CBRE’s capital markets division in Berlin since 2017. He’s stepping into some big shoes, following Peter Schreppel, who’s returning to his role as head of international investment. Meanwhile, Richard Dakin, the head honcho at CBRE’s European investment banking and debt & structured finance, is gearing up for retirement after an impressive 42-year career.

Over at Greystone, they’ve brought on board Alex Chang as senior managing director. Chang’s got quite the track record, having overseen a whopping $500 billion in securitisations during his time at Freddie Mac Multifamily.

Sienna Investment Managers has a new head of asset and property management for Benelux: Ben ten Napel. His experience at Cromwell Property and Syntrus Achmea Real Estate & Finance sets him up well for the role.

At Outpost Management, Niall Sheridan steps into a brand-new role as director of investments. With his expertise from Cain International, Hines, and Deutsche Bank, he’s sure to make waves in the industry.

Spearmint Energy has bolstered its team with three new managing directors: Michael Gray, Rafia Merchant, and Jack Clark III. Gray brings his insights from Barclays Bank, while Merchant boasts over two decades of experience in energy and commodities finance. Clark’s background at NextEra Energy Resources gives him a solid foundation for his role in regulatory affairs.

Claudia Husemann is taking the reins as director of communications and corporate social responsibility for the US at Ferrovial. Her previous stints at Silicon Labs and AMD make her a valuable addition to the team.

Hometap Equity Partners has brought on Diane Wold as director of structured products, tapping into her wealth of experience from Wells Fargo Bank and Deloitte.

Garbe welcomes Paul Twigt as head of real estate management in the Netherlands. With his background at Mileway and Sienna Investment Managers, he’s well-equipped to oversee Garbe’s Dutch logistics portfolio.

Andrea Goss joins Orion Capital Managers as director of investor relations, bringing over 20 years of experience from Eastdil Secured and Abrdn. Her expertise will be instrumental in the firm’s growth and client service initiatives.

Deutsche Finance International has promoted Paul Nearchou to partner, recognizing his contributions to the firm’s investment activity. Francesco Orofino and Candice Depollier have also earned well-deserved promotions within the company.

Mesirow welcomes Justin Maturo as managing director in institutional real estate investments, leveraging his experience from Magnolia Capital and Waterton.

Nuveen has added Lena Doan, Jeff Hostettler, and Eliot Javanmardi as managing directors to its energy infrastructure business. Malcolm Bean and Luke Schaefer join as associate and analyst, respectively, bringing their expertise in energy trading and financial analysis to the table.

Andrew Bon Salle and Pat Jackson are the newest independent members of **Meridian Capital**’s board. With decades of experience in housing finance and financial services, they’ll provide invaluable insights to the firm.

Exciting times ahead in the world of real estate and finance as these talented individuals step into their new roles and bring fresh perspectives to the table.