From Executive Assistant to Manager Debt & Finance – how did that happen, and did the experience you gained during your career help you?

Absolutely. Although I started at ehret+klein as a career changer, my role as Executive Assistant to Michael Ehret gave me a comprehensive overview of the company's strategic context. As Mr Ehret was already heavily involved in the acquisition of our projects at that time, I gained comprehensive insights into the acquisition process, which helped me greatly when I moved to the relevant team. Here, I was able to gain experience in the areas of due diligence and project calculation, which provided an excellent foundation for my current role. 

Your role as Executive Assistant was much more than originally planned – Greece was certainly a big topic here, wasn't it?

That's right – during my time as Michael Ehret's right-hand man, the expansion into Greece took place. In addition to my current responsibilities, I took on project management and oversaw the purchase, planning and construction of a new office building in Athens, which was completed in 2024. This period was both challenging and motivating, because I learned an incredible amount and was able to grow far beyond the boundaries of my actual role.

Your job must be very stressful – what do you do to recharge your batteries?

I am a passionate road cyclist and enjoy ski touring in winter. It's great that road cycling is also part of the culture at ehret+klein.  I have often cycled around Lake Starnberg with my colleagues to round off the working day, or taken part in Real Estate Cycling, which raises money for social projects. It's a really cool way to combine your hobby with your job!

What do you think makes a good property manager? And how is that reflected in your everyday work?

For me, personal contact is key – both with our clients and with the tenants. For me, property management means building relationships and really understanding needs. Of course, administrative tasks are part of the job, but they shouldn't dominate our everyday work. That's why I think it's important to regularly review processes, adapt them to new circumstances and make targeted use of technology to reduce routine work. This leaves more room for what really matters: people, solutions and quality of service. I also believe that every property manager should regularly visit their properties in person. Only those who are on site can truly understand the properties – and manage them responsibly.

What approach do you take as a team leader?

In the team, I focus on open communication and mutual trust. It is important to me that we not only discuss tasks, but also topics that concern us in our daily work. This leads to new ideas and genuine collaboration. At the same time, I make sure that our work processes remain efficient and modern. Routine should not slow us down – it should support us in what really creates value: contact with our customers and tenants.

What I truly appreciate at ehret+klein is the high level of personal responsibility that comes with the tasks. It has allowed me to grow from a dual student to a marketing manager. Curiosity, ambition, and a hands-on mentality are, in my opinion, the key for anyone who wants to take control of their career development . You can define the role you play yourself. I now supervise a large number of projects for which I not only develop marketing concepts, but also implement them independently. 

What excites you about your job? IT is not everyone's cup of tea.

That's true! And yet we all have to deal with these machines on a daily basis. Nowadays, nothing works without IT. I probably didn't realize this when I assembled my first PC at the age of 6, but I've been incredibly fascinated by the subject ever since!

In my career so far, I've been able to gather a lot of impressions, whether as a typical system administrator - all alone in a cold server room (which is probably the cliché of the IT specialist) - or as a consultant in the Microsoft 365 area. The latter is exactly my thing. I love interacting with people - without a ticket - but in person in our IT department!

A few years ago, you were already working as an external service provider - including for ehret+klein. What is it like to be part of the team yourself now?

In my 10 years as an IT service provider, I was able to build up a sound knowledge base in all areas of IT. By supporting a wide variety of medium-sized companies, from medical practices to cytology, I was able to implement a wide range of processes and get to know a large number of software solutions.
At ehret+klein in particular, I was very impressed by the working atmosphere, the positive team spirit and the high standard with which the projects were implemented. Being able to play my part now makes me happy.

The real estate industry is not necessarily considered an innovative stronghold for software - where do you see development potential for the industry?

I don't think that can be said across the board for the real estate industry alone! Nowadays, many industries are faced with the challenge of recognizing the added value of new IT technologies and using them to their advantage. Above all, however, employees need to be brought on board and supported through the change process. Nowadays, we can rely on both tried-and-tested and new IT infrastructures that make our daily work easier. My mission: to drive digital collaboration even further, because I love and live modern working.

Why did you choose a medium-sized company?
Short communication paths, quick decision-making, and a positive team spirit were the key factors that convinced me.

What has been your biggest success in a project so far?
The completion and handover of the apartments in the quarter "Am Papierbach" in Landsberg am Lech, along with the happy faces of the new owners and residents. It gives me the sense of creating lasting value.
 

What challenges still lie ahead?
Implementing the overall development of the urban quarter in the current market environment and realizing the vision for the district with all stakeholders.
 

Can you imagine living there yourself?
Absolutely, if the architectural quality and vision align. What matters to me is a family-friendly environment, sustainable buildings, cultural and social diversity, and a high standard of architectural design. In my opinion, the district in Landsberg offers exactly that.
 

Our society is undergoing a multidimensional transformation that is resulting in massive changes to our socio-economic structures. This situation calls for new approaches and solutions, especially in the real estate industry. How can we improve our developed and undeveloped environment in an ecological and social context? The necessary trend reversal can only be achieved through cross-industry collaboration, a creative pioneering spirit and clever value creation strategies. At Ehret+Klein, these attributes are reflected both in our projects and in our personnel development policy. Anyone can contribute to human-centered urban development – not merely as an employee but as a co-creator. It is precisely this opportunity for entrepreneurial initiative and openness to new, innovative ideas that make the work environment here particularly attractive for me.