URBZ Capital Announces Significant Team Expansion to Accelerate Growth
Amsterdam, 14 February 2024 – URBZ Capital (“URBZ”), a real estate asset and investment management boutique specializing in the industrial property sector, proudly announces a substantial team expansion in 2023. This strategic move positions the company to capitalize on a generational market opportunity and solidify its market presence, particularly in urban infill locations across the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
As the real estate landscape undergoes dynamic shifts and presents unprecedented opportunities, URBZ recognizes the critical importance of fortifying its team. The strategic team expansion, which brings the total team to 11 members today, is aligned with the company's steadfast commitment to capturing momentum in capital markets through accelerated acquisitions while upholding the firm's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Simultaneously, by repositioning assets and executing significant renovation programs, URBZ aims to build upon the strong secular tailwinds for the industrial sector and enhance the ESG credentials of its portfolio over time, as anchored in URBZ’s foundational pillars.
The newly onboarded professionals bring a wealth of experience and specialized skills across various domains, empowering the company to capitalize on the evolving real estate landscape.
Among the notable additions to the team are individuals with expertise in:
- Isabelle Schols, Investment Manager: Isabelle brings nearly a decade of hands-on experience in real estate acquisitions and boasts a stellar track record of identifying strategic investment opportunities throughout the Netherlands. Her expertise was cultivated during her tenure at the Dutch listed REIT NSI and Savills, where she demonstrated proficiency in navigating the complexities of the real estate market.
- Ruben Kroon, Investment Manager: With a robust background in asset and acquisition management, Ruben brings a proven track record across various regions, including Germany, the Nordics, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), and the Benelux. Ruben joined us from HansaInvest, where he was located in Hamburg, Germany.
- Nick van den Heuvel, Asset Manager: Nick transitioned to URBZ from Cushman & Wakefield. With a background in asset management, transactions and valuations, Nick will play a key role in optimizing URBZ's managed real estate portfolio to achieve maximum returns.
- Ingrid Delgado, Finance Associate: Ingrid is a highly skilled and seasoned finance professional with a wealth of experience. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of financial activities, including financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, investment analysis, and risk management. Prior to joining URBZ, Ingrid was a valued member of the finance team at Azerion, a listed company in the digital advertising and entertainment media industry.
- Milan Ijben, Analyst: Milan joined URBZ from Valor Real Estate Partners after completing a successful internship. Graduating magna cum laude from Maastricht University with a degree in Business Economics, Milan enriched his academic journey with a semester at UCLA in the United States.
For more information about URBZ and its strategic initiatives, please visit www.urbzcapital.com.
About URBZ Capital: URBZ is a premier real estate boutique specializing in the industrial property sector. With a relentless focus on its foundational pillars, including innovation and shared value, URBZ is dedicated to delivering unparalleled value to its stakeholders through strategic investments and exceptional asset management.
