Ward van de Braak joins Achmea Real Estate as Director Transactions & Developments
Ward van de Braak will join Achmea Real Estate (ARE) on 1 March 2025 as Director Transactions & Developments. He will lead the team responsible for acquisitions, divestments and real estate development for ARE's institutional clients.
Ward van de Braak's previous positions include CEO of property developer Elfi Vastgoed and Country Manager at UBS Netherlands. “I am very much looking forward to helping ARE achieve its ambitious goals. There is a huge shortage of mid-range rental housing and lifetime homes. With the recent launch of the Achmea Dutch Residential Impact Fund, my heart is beating even faster because we are making a direct impact by reducing CO2 emissions and keeping housing costs affordable.”
Boris van der Gijp, Co-Chairman of Achmea Real Estate: "We are very excited to have Ward join our organisation. We see an increasing demand for impactful real estate investments, which will put a lot of pressure on the Transactions & Developments team. With his knowledge and experience, Ward is the right person to lead this process.”
Ward van de Braak succeeds Frank Vellinga, who has held the position of Director Transactions & Developments on an interim basis. Frank Vellinga will remain with the team as Senior Transaction Manager.