GRR GARBE Retail appoints Jan Heidelmann to the Management Board

News 03/02/2025

Nuremberg/Hamburg, 3 February 2025 – Asset and investment manager GRR GARBE Retail Real Estate GmbH (GRR GARBE Retail) has strengthened its leadership team with an experienced addition. With effect from 1 February, Jan Heidelmann has joined the management board, forming a leadership duo with Andreas Freier. GRR GARBE Retail specialises in retail real estate across Germany and Europe. Concurrently, Thomas Kallenbrunnen has stepped down as interim managing director to focus on his roles at GARBE Infrastructure and GARBE Capital & Strategy.

Christopher Garbe, Managing Partner at GARBE, stated: “With Jan Heidelmann, we have found the ideal addition to our team. GRR GARBE Retail recently took its first step into the European market with an acquisition in Italy. Jan’s experience and network will be instrumental in driving our pan-European expansion for the benefit of our investors, tenants, and stakeholders. We are delighted to have him on board.”

Andreas Freier, Managing Director at GRR GARBE Retail, added: “Jan Heidelmann brings extensive expertise in investment and fund management, capital markets, development, and fundraising. His skills will further enhance our capabilities. I look forward to continuing our successful growth journey with him, both in our domestic market and across Europe.”

In his new role as Managing Director, Jan Heidelmann will be responsible for capital markets, fund and real estate management, and the commercial division. Andreas Freier will focus on transaction management, business development, asset management, and project management. GRR GARBE Retail is a key pillar of the ‘Sheds Strategy’. Alongside the ‘Beds’ and ‘Infrastructure’ business areas, it represents GARBE’s 360-degree approach.

Jan Heidelmann joins from MOMENI Group, where he held the position as Managing Director. A qualified lawyer, he has over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. He has held senior positions in international investment management at FREO Germany, PGIM Germany, and Rockpoint Group.

Commenting on his new role as Managing Director at GRR GARBE Retail, Jan Heidelmann said: “I am impressed by GRR GARBE Retail’s operational strength and international strategy, as well as the outstanding team spirit and collaborative approach. The company’s focus on essential retail properties offers both inherent stability and significant innovation potential. The diversity of European markets presents exciting opportunities for growth. I am very much looking forward to contributing to this success.”