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Tero Lehtonen.

Former CEO of JLL Finland joins Axiom Advisors

Finland Finland — Tero Lehtonen appointed new CEO of Axiom Advisors.
Ylva Sarby Westman, CEO of Neobo.

Neobo approved for listing on Nasdaq Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Nasdaq Stockholm's listing committee has approved Neobo Fastigheter’s application for admission of Neobo’s shares to trading on Nasdaq Stockholm. The approval is subject to certain customary conditions, including the approval and registration of a prospectus by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. The first day of trading on Nasdaq Stockholm is scheduled for Friday 20 September 2024 and the last day of trading on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market is scheduled for Thursday 19 September 2024.
Wihlborgs builds new facility in Lund.

Wihlborgs building new facility in Lund

Sweden Sweden — Wihlborgs is constructing a 9,000 square metre facility for the electronics company NOTE Lund at Hasslanda. The lease term is 15 years, with occupancy scheduled for 2026
Leiv Synnes, CEO of SBB.

Synnes: "Is there a reason why Akelius and Tollefsen are so rich"

Nordic — In the past few days, Stockholm Corporate Finance has invited to a Property Seminar. Among the large number of companies present was SBB. CEO Leiv Synnes shared both his view of the company's current position and what he sees as the most attractive segment. He took a swing against at the newspapers coverage of the company. “They have nothing to complain about.”
Per Johansson.

After the first acquisition of the year: This is where Brinova sees investment opportunities ahead

Sweden Sweden — Per Johansson, CEO at Brinova Fastigheter, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition in Malmö, why a certain sub-segment within community real estate is the company's focus now and how the market has changed over the past decade.
Caroline Fellenius Omnell.

Executive Vice President and General Counsel Caroline Fellenius Omnell leaves Skanska

Nordic — Caroline Fellenius Omnell, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, is leaving Skanska. She has been with Skanska for eight years and has been a member of the Group Leadership Team since 2017. A recruitment process will be initiated to appoint a successor.
The property Lund Studenten 4.

The Swedish Order of Freemasons sells property in Lund

Sweden Sweden — Catella acted as advisor to the Swedish Order of Freemasons in the sale of a residential property in the historic Kulturkvadranten in the absolute center of Lund to Malmö Nation.
The project Lilla Häll in Hägersten, Stockholm.

Besqab develops new properties in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Besqab is developing 48 new homes at the shore of Mälaren in Hägersten, Stockholm.
Lumme Palvelukiinteistöt acquires a care property portfolio from Hoivarakentajat.

Alma company acquires care property portfolio

Finland Finland — Lumme Palvelukiinteistöt acquires a care property portfolio from Hoivarakentajat.
Public in Copenhagen.

Genesta signs new lease in the office building Public

Denmark Denmark — Genesta has signed a lease agreement with the audit and consulting company Powered By for space in its office building Public, located in Ørestad, Copenhagen. The new tenant occupies 664 square meters on the 18th floor in the tower of the office building.
Lena Boberg, CEO of Alecta Fastigheter.

"Things are getting easier, especially in Gothenburg"

Sweden Sweden — Alecta Fastigheter's CEO, Lena Boberg tells Nordic Property news about the road ahead and why it looks bright, especially in Western Sweden.
Logistea's CEO Niklas Zuckerman. The image is a montage.

Logistea strengthens the team: "We want to grow the company"

Nordic — Logistea continues to strengthen its team through the recruitment of Jonas Kennerhed and Björn Aronsson. After the new additions have been finalized, CEO Niklas Zuckerman tells Nordic Property News what they will both bring to Logistea, about the need for recruitment after the merger with KMC Properties and whether further reinforcements may be needed.
Theodor Jarnhammar.

Theodor Jarnhammar named acting CEO of Catella Corporate Finance Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Catella has decided to appoint Theodor Jarnhammar as acting CEO of Catella Corporate Finance Sweden. He thereby replaces Daniel Gorosch, who has been appointed acting CEO and CEO of Catella Group during the time that the recruitment of a new CEO is underway.
Christoffer Abramson.

Catella’s CEO Christoffer Abramson leaves the company

Nordic — Following 3.5 years as CEO and President of Catella, Christoffer Abramson and the Board have agreed that he shall resign from his position. The Board will now initiate the recruitment of a new permanent CEO and President, and has in the meantime appointed Daniel Gorosch, currently CEO of Catella Corporate Finance Sweden, as acting CEO and President commencing immediately.
Erik Lennhammar.

After the sale of Trekanten – Citycon ready for more divestments

Norway Norway — Citycon divests the center Trekanten in Oslo and feels that the market is starting to come back. After the latest divestment, COO Erik Lennhammar talks about the process and the work with future divestmenst.
Storsala's CEO Orlando Villacrez.

How Storsala wants to grow with partnerships: "Great value"

Sweden Sweden — Storsala takes the next step and increases the portfolio with building rights in the Sundbyberg district of Ursvik - in an acquisition made in collaboration with Niam and Derome. Storsala's CEO Orlando Villacrez tells Nordic Property News about the deal, the possibility of new business together with partners in future projects, how he sees the portfolio after the acquisition and where they want to grow in the future.
Fredrik Sjudin and Ulrika Danielsson.

Platzer's CFO steps down

Sweden Sweden — Fredrik Sjudin has chosen to end his employment as CFO at Platzer Fastigheter. Ulrika Danielsson takes up the role of acting CFO as of September 11.
NCC to refurbish in Taastrup.

NCC to refurbish 184 rental apartments in Taastrup

Denmark Denmark — NCC will refurbish 184 rental apartments for KAB and the housing company AKB Taastrup in the Taastrupgaard residential district east of Copenhagen. The assignment is the first phase of a comprehensive refurbishment plan for the district.
Martin Johanson, Catella's CIO and CAIO, has long wanted to put the investment process in the hands of an AI tool.

How Catella will gain the upper hand through AI: "We want to shake up the industry"

Nordic — For almost two years, Martin Johanson, CIO and CAIO at Catella, and the team have worked on developing an AI tool that will shake up the otherwise conservative real estate industry. “We think it will hit pretty hard when the traditional well-ironed shirt meets the one who has the upper hand in information.”

They have the highest LTVs in the Nordics

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents how high the loan-to-value ratio the listed companies had by Q2 2024.
Mika Toivonen.

Mika Toivonen appointed Chief Procurement Officer at YIT

Finland Finland — Mika Toivonen has been appointed YIT’s Chief Procurement Officer as of 10 September 2024. He has worked at YIT since 1991 and most recently served as Vice President, Procurement of YIT's Housing segment.
A Place To.

Marriott enters new city in Denmark with Core Hospitality

Denmark Denmark — Element by Westin, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of hotel brands, makes its debut in Denmark with its first opening in Esbjerg. Core Hospitality has confirmed that the hotel A Place To will be rebranded to become Element by Westin Esbjerg at the beginning of 2025.
Pulsen and RO-Gruppen acquire from Wästbygg.

Pulsen and RO-Gruppen buy in Borås

Sweden Sweden — Pulsen Fastigheter and RO-Gruppen invest in the acquisition of properties in central Borås from Wästbygg.
Rickard Dahlberg.

Nrep co-founder launches new real estate company – here is where they want to invest

Nordic — Nrep co-founder Rickard Dahlberg is back with a new venture. In the newly started company South Bay, the focus will be on investments in the company in the early stages and on real estate. Rickard Dahlberg told Nordic Property News about the new company, the team he has started to build, which investments they want to make and where.

The Nordic companies with the lowest ICRs

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents a list over the Nordic listed companies with the lowest Interest Coverage Ratios by Q2 2024.