Ed Allison-Wright
Director
World Trade Center Gibraltar
World Trade Center Gibraltar
Ed Allison-Wright is a Director at Fairhomes Group of Companies, the proud developer and operator of World Trade Center Gibraltar.
World Trade Center Gibraltar launched in February 2017 and was 98.5% occupied within a month, bringing significant foreign direct investment, delivering crucial incubator space for fast-growth enterprises and providing headquarters workspace for established corporate occupiers. WTC Gibraltar contributes an estimated £65,000,000 per annum to the Gibraltar economy.
Fairhomes Group of Companies is an entrepreneurial organization involved in several industries internationally, from vegetarian skincare cosmetics to real estate investment and development. As a Board Director, Mr. Allison-Wright’s focus is predominantly on the international property side of the group, with active real estate investments and developments in the USA, Germany, UK, the Netherlands, Spain and Gibraltar, where their Head Office is located. Within this remit, Mr. Allison-Wright is responsible for World Trade Center Gibraltar. He is also responsible for the group’s other two owned licenses, these being World Trade Center London and World Trade Center Madrid. As part of his role, Mr. Allison-Wright also takes responsibility for the public sector / government liaison with the group, helping to shape policy towards supporting employment generating growth and prioritizing local socio-economic benefits of major regeneration projects.
Mr. Allison-Wright is a Chartered Surveyor with specialism in Commercial Real Estate and is also a Chartered Town Planner. He has experience in attracting inward investment, encouraging localized growth and in providing a platform for start-up enterprises to thrive, through his involvement with several public-private sector partnerships. Mr. Allison-Wright continues to be heavily engaged in these initiatives, holding board positions since 2012.
Within World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), Mr. Allison-Wright was a member of the WTCA European Regional Advisory Council from its inception in October 2018 to September 2021, and now serves as its Chair. Additionally, he chaired the WTCA Real Estate Member Advisory Council since its inception in January 2018 until 2021. He has also been involved in the WTCA’s 2019 Accreditation Pilot Program and judged the inaugural WTCA Champions Awards. Mr. Allison-Wright was elected to the WTCA Board of Directors in September 2021 and sits as chair of its Executive Committee.
Mr. Allison-Wright holds a BSc (Hons) in Estate Management from the University of Reading (Berkshire, UK) and a MSc in Town Planning from the University of Brighton (East Sussex, UK). Accordingly, he is a Professional Member of both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). He is also the holder of a Private Pilot License.
Director
World Trade Center Gibraltar
World Trade Center Gibraltar
Ed Allison-Wright is a Director at Fairhomes Group of Companies, the proud developer and operator of World Trade Center Gibraltar.
World Trade Center Gibraltar launched in February 2017 and was 98.5% occupied within a month, bringing significant foreign direct investment, delivering crucial incubator space for fast-growth enterprises and providing headquarters workspace for established corporate occupiers. WTC Gibraltar contributes an estimated £65,000,000 per annum to the Gibraltar economy.
Fairhomes Group of Companies is an entrepreneurial organization involved in several industries internationally, from vegetarian skincare cosmetics to real estate investment and development. As a Board Director, Mr. Allison-Wright’s focus is predominantly on the international property side of the group, with active real estate investments and developments in the USA, Germany, UK, the Netherlands, Spain and Gibraltar, where their Head Office is located. Within this remit, Mr. Allison-Wright is responsible for World Trade Center Gibraltar. He is also responsible for the group’s other two owned licenses, these being World Trade Center London and World Trade Center Madrid. As part of his role, Mr. Allison-Wright also takes responsibility for the public sector / government liaison with the group, helping to shape policy towards supporting employment generating growth and prioritizing local socio-economic benefits of major regeneration projects.
Mr. Allison-Wright is a Chartered Surveyor with specialism in Commercial Real Estate and is also a Chartered Town Planner. He has experience in attracting inward investment, encouraging localized growth and in providing a platform for start-up enterprises to thrive, through his involvement with several public-private sector partnerships. Mr. Allison-Wright continues to be heavily engaged in these initiatives, holding board positions since 2012.
Within World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), Mr. Allison-Wright was a member of the WTCA European Regional Advisory Council from its inception in October 2018 to September 2021, and now serves as its Chair. Additionally, he chaired the WTCA Real Estate Member Advisory Council since its inception in January 2018 until 2021. He has also been involved in the WTCA’s 2019 Accreditation Pilot Program and judged the inaugural WTCA Champions Awards. Mr. Allison-Wright was elected to the WTCA Board of Directors in September 2021 and sits as chair of its Executive Committee.
Mr. Allison-Wright holds a BSc (Hons) in Estate Management from the University of Reading (Berkshire, UK) and a MSc in Town Planning from the University of Brighton (East Sussex, UK). Accordingly, he is a Professional Member of both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). He is also the holder of a Private Pilot License.
Robert Breitner
Head of Group Economic Services
City of Dresden
Robert Breitner has worked several years in various management positions in the spheres of Microelectronics, Energy, Tourism and for the foreign German Chamber of Commerce (AHK) in Europe and Asia to support German business abroad.
In his current position, he and his team support all companies in Dresden regarding their interests towards the city of Dresden.
Head of Group Economic Services
City of Dresden
Robert Breitner has worked several years in various management positions in the spheres of Microelectronics, Energy, Tourism and for the foreign German Chamber of Commerce (AHK) in Europe and Asia to support German business abroad.
In his current position, he and his team support all companies in Dresden regarding their interests towards the city of Dresden.
Juliane Dziumla
Sustainability and Impact Officer
United Nations University Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources (UNU-FLORES)
The United Nations University Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources (UNU-FLORES) is a UN research institute dedicated to advancing sustainable development and integrated resource management. Juliane Dziumla serves as a Sustainability and Impact Officer, specialising in environmental impact assessment and sustainability strategy implementation. Her background is in Environmental Policy.
Sustainability and Impact Officer
United Nations University Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources (UNU-FLORES)
The United Nations University Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources (UNU-FLORES) is a UN research institute dedicated to advancing sustainable development and integrated resource management. Juliane Dziumla serves as a Sustainability and Impact Officer, specialising in environmental impact assessment and sustainability strategy implementation. Her background is in Environmental Policy.
Ms. Crystal Edn
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World Trade Centers Association
World Trade Center Amaravati
Crystal Edn is the Executive Director-Member Services for the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA). She has worked in the not-for-profit field for over 20 years and has been with the WTCA since 2017.
She and her team develop events, programs, and resources for the WTCA’s global membership, connecting World Trade Center businesses and their local members in over 300 cities worldwide to each other.
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World Trade Centers Association
World Trade Center Amaravati
Crystal Edn is the Executive Director-Member Services for the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA). She has worked in the not-for-profit field for over 20 years and has been with the WTCA since 2017.
She and her team develop events, programs, and resources for the WTCA’s global membership, connecting World Trade Center businesses and their local members in over 300 cities worldwide to each other.
Freerk Faber
CEO
World Trade Center Twente
World Trade Center Twente
Freerk Faber is a professional networker with more than 25 years of experience between government and companies.
He has been CEO of World Trade Center Twente since 2009. He is also a Board Member of the World Trade Center Netherlands Alliance and World Trade Centers Association, HQ New York. His gained expertise is in spatial and economic projects at the Municipalities of Hengelo, Middelburg, and Coevorden.
With his years of experience and a broad domestic and abroad network, Freerk Faber supports companies in doing business internationally. His expertise lies in international contacts, networking, and export interests. In the period before the establishment of World Trade Center Twente, he was closely involved in the concept development.
CEO
World Trade Center Twente
World Trade Center Twente
Freerk Faber is a professional networker with more than 25 years of experience between government and companies.
He has been CEO of World Trade Center Twente since 2009. He is also a Board Member of the World Trade Center Netherlands Alliance and World Trade Centers Association, HQ New York. His gained expertise is in spatial and economic projects at the Municipalities of Hengelo, Middelburg, and Coevorden.
With his years of experience and a broad domestic and abroad network, Freerk Faber supports companies in doing business internationally. His expertise lies in international contacts, networking, and export interests. In the period before the establishment of World Trade Center Twente, he was closely involved in the concept development.
Roderick Galea
General Manager
Conexus
World Trade Center Monaco
Roderick Galea has a passion for driving innovation and creating global connections. With a rich background in business development and strategic planning, Roderick has established himself as a forward-thinking leader in the industry. As the General Manager of CONEXUS, Roderick is leading the charge in revolutionizing global business networking and collaboration through the development of WTC.earth. With a keen focus on leveraging technology to empower businesses, Roderick and CONEXUS are creating a cutting-edge platform that connects businesses worldwide, facilitates partnerships, and drives growth on a global scale. Committed to driving positive change and shaping the future of business, Roderick is dedicated to helping businesses thrive in the digital age.
General Manager
Conexus
World Trade Center Monaco
Roderick Galea has a passion for driving innovation and creating global connections. With a rich background in business development and strategic planning, Roderick has established himself as a forward-thinking leader in the industry. As the General Manager of CONEXUS, Roderick is leading the charge in revolutionizing global business networking and collaboration through the development of WTC.earth. With a keen focus on leveraging technology to empower businesses, Roderick and CONEXUS are creating a cutting-edge platform that connects businesses worldwide, facilitates partnerships, and drives growth on a global scale. Committed to driving positive change and shaping the future of business, Roderick is dedicated to helping businesses thrive in the digital age.
Ingo Gestring
Chair of Business Administration / Materials Management and Production Logistics (Supply Chain Management)
HTW Dresden
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ingo Gestring completed his doctorate in the field of process engineering/polymer processing at the Institute of Process Engineering at the University of Hanover under the supervision of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dieter Mewes, carried out various project and line tasks for Volkswagen from 2002-2009 and most recently managed production and logistics at Automobilmanufaktur Dresden GmbH. From 2004-2005, he was project manager for vehicle start-ups at Bentley Motors Crewe. He has been a professor at the Dresden University of Applied Sciences (HTW Dresden) since 2009. The Chair of Business Administration / Materials Management and Production Logistics is responsible for teaching in the subjects of Supply Chain Management, Production and Logistics Management, Automotive Management and Operations Management.
Chair of Business Administration / Materials Management and Production Logistics (Supply Chain Management)
HTW Dresden
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ingo Gestring completed his doctorate in the field of process engineering/polymer processing at the Institute of Process Engineering at the University of Hanover under the supervision of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dieter Mewes, carried out various project and line tasks for Volkswagen from 2002-2009 and most recently managed production and logistics at Automobilmanufaktur Dresden GmbH. From 2004-2005, he was project manager for vehicle start-ups at Bentley Motors Crewe. He has been a professor at the Dresden University of Applied Sciences (HTW Dresden) since 2009. The Chair of Business Administration / Materials Management and Production Logistics is responsible for teaching in the subjects of Supply Chain Management, Production and Logistics Management, Automotive Management and Operations Management.
Anaïs Jan
Membership Development Lead Europe
World Trade Centers Association
I am not affiliated with a WTC business.
Born in Paris and raised in Nantes, France, Anaïs began her career specializing in Marketing and International Business, working at various media agencies as a Global Media Coordinator in Paris for three years prior to relocating to Bogotá, Colombia. She then served as a International Business Consultant for Ronderos & Cardenas SAS for four years, two of which also taking on the role of Regional Business Development Coordinator working alongside WTCA's LatAm Regional Director to assist in supporting the WTCA network in Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
After relocating back to Europe (Madrid, Spain), she worked as an independent Business Development Consultant working closely with Fairhomes (WTC Gibraltar) and various Colombian companies on business development and strategic alliances across both Europe and Africa. She now lives in Marseille, France, and supports the WTCA network in Europe.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from Audencia Bachelors, and a Master’s degree in Corporate Communications from SciencesCom Audencia, both located in Nantes, France; and a Master’s degree in Marketing from Institut d’Administration des Entreprises in Bordeaux, France.
She is fluent in French, English and Spanish.
Membership Development Lead Europe
World Trade Centers Association
I am not affiliated with a WTC business.
Born in Paris and raised in Nantes, France, Anaïs began her career specializing in Marketing and International Business, working at various media agencies as a Global Media Coordinator in Paris for three years prior to relocating to Bogotá, Colombia. She then served as a International Business Consultant for Ronderos & Cardenas SAS for four years, two of which also taking on the role of Regional Business Development Coordinator working alongside WTCA's LatAm Regional Director to assist in supporting the WTCA network in Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
After relocating back to Europe (Madrid, Spain), she worked as an independent Business Development Consultant working closely with Fairhomes (WTC Gibraltar) and various Colombian companies on business development and strategic alliances across both Europe and Africa. She now lives in Marseille, France, and supports the WTCA network in Europe.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from Audencia Bachelors, and a Master’s degree in Corporate Communications from SciencesCom Audencia, both located in Nantes, France; and a Master’s degree in Marketing from Institut d’Administration des Entreprises in Bordeaux, France.
She is fluent in French, English and Spanish.
Eveline Kolk
Managing Director
WTC Rotterdam & WTC The Hague
Ms. Eveline Kolk is Managing Director of WTC Rotterdam and WTC The Hague. She is responsible for both shaping the WTC concept based on the license and the strategy set out for the WTC in question and increasing brand awareness of the WTC businesses (national and international). For The Hague this meant positioning an existing office building as a (new) WTC, for Rotterdam this meant repositioning a long-standing monumental icon after a major renovation as the international trading house of Rotterdam with a high-quality facility level that is ready for the future.
Ms. Kolk collaborates intensively and maintains contact with stakeholders in the field of "Trade & Investment", such as Mayors and Aldermen and institutions such as Rotterdam Partners and The Hague Business. She is a face to the outside world, also in the media. In addition, she's responsible for optimal returns on the real estate with a dynamic mix of tenants (contract negotiations with new tenants, regular contact with the largertenants) , while proactively developing the high-quality facilities. Ms Kolk is managing the dedicated real estate management teams, the managers of the Business Centers, the marketing department, and the (external) real estate agents. In Rotterdam, she is also managing a multidisciplinary team that also includes architects and project managers during the renovation.
Managing Director
WTC Rotterdam & WTC The Hague
Ms. Eveline Kolk is Managing Director of WTC Rotterdam and WTC The Hague. She is responsible for both shaping the WTC concept based on the license and the strategy set out for the WTC in question and increasing brand awareness of the WTC businesses (national and international). For The Hague this meant positioning an existing office building as a (new) WTC, for Rotterdam this meant repositioning a long-standing monumental icon after a major renovation as the international trading house of Rotterdam with a high-quality facility level that is ready for the future.
Ms. Kolk collaborates intensively and maintains contact with stakeholders in the field of "Trade & Investment", such as Mayors and Aldermen and institutions such as Rotterdam Partners and The Hague Business. She is a face to the outside world, also in the media. In addition, she's responsible for optimal returns on the real estate with a dynamic mix of tenants (contract negotiations with new tenants, regular contact with the largertenants) , while proactively developing the high-quality facilities. Ms Kolk is managing the dedicated real estate management teams, the managers of the Business Centers, the marketing department, and the (external) real estate agents. In Rotterdam, she is also managing a multidisciplinary team that also includes architects and project managers during the renovation.
Thomas Kralinski
State Secretary and Head of Office
Saxon State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Transport
Thomas Kralinski has been Head of Office and State Secretary of the State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Transport since 1 February 2022. In 2004, Kralinski became managing director of the SPD parliamentary group in the Brandenburg state parliament in Potsdam. In 2014, he moved to the state government being appointed State Secretary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Brandenburg to the Federal Government and for Media and International Relations. From 2016 to 2018, Kralinski was head of the State Chancellery in Brandenburg. Subsequently, he was again appointed Plenipotentiary of the State of Brandenburg to the Federal Government as well as for Media, Digitalisation and International Relations.
From 2003 to 2017 Kralinski was editor-in-chief of the journal »Perspektive 21. He is a member of the board of directors of the think tank »Das Progressive Zentrum«, a board member of the Forum Ost der Sozialdemokratie, a member of the radio council of Deutschlandradio and a member of the advisory board of the East German Economic Forum. Since 2021, he has been a lecturer at the University of Kassel.
Mr. Kralinski studied political science, economics and Eastern/Southeastern European Studies (Magister Artium) in Leipzig and Manchester from 1992 to 1998. This was followed by positions at the Technical University of Dresden (1999), as a research assistant at the SPD parliamentary group in Saxony (1999–2003) and as a consultant at the SPD regional association in Brandenburg (2003–2004).
State Secretary and Head of Office
Saxon State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Transport
Thomas Kralinski has been Head of Office and State Secretary of the State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Transport since 1 February 2022. In 2004, Kralinski became managing director of the SPD parliamentary group in the Brandenburg state parliament in Potsdam. In 2014, he moved to the state government being appointed State Secretary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Brandenburg to the Federal Government and for Media and International Relations. From 2016 to 2018, Kralinski was head of the State Chancellery in Brandenburg. Subsequently, he was again appointed Plenipotentiary of the State of Brandenburg to the Federal Government as well as for Media, Digitalisation and International Relations.
From 2003 to 2017 Kralinski was editor-in-chief of the journal »Perspektive 21. He is a member of the board of directors of the think tank »Das Progressive Zentrum«, a board member of the Forum Ost der Sozialdemokratie, a member of the radio council of Deutschlandradio and a member of the advisory board of the East German Economic Forum. Since 2021, he has been a lecturer at the University of Kassel.
Mr. Kralinski studied political science, economics and Eastern/Southeastern European Studies (Magister Artium) in Leipzig and Manchester from 1992 to 1998. This was followed by positions at the Technical University of Dresden (1999), as a research assistant at the SPD parliamentary group in Saxony (1999–2003) and as a consultant at the SPD regional association in Brandenburg (2003–2004).
Luciano Menezes
CEO
World Trade Center Lisboa
World Trade Center Lisbon
Luciano holds an MBA from Katz School at University of Pittsburgh. With over 30 years of experience working for various companies in different sales areas and leadership positions, he is currently the President and CEO of World Trade Center Lisboa and a Board Member of several WTC licenses in Brazil. He is also the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the World Trade Centers Association.
CEO
World Trade Center Lisboa
World Trade Center Lisbon
Luciano holds an MBA from Katz School at University of Pittsburgh. With over 30 years of experience working for various companies in different sales areas and leadership positions, he is currently the President and CEO of World Trade Center Lisboa and a Board Member of several WTC licenses in Brazil. He is also the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the World Trade Centers Association.
Danica Milovanovic
Business Development Lead Europe
World Trade Centers Association
Danica joined the WTCA team in Europe in March 2022 taking on responsibility for membership engagement and business development in Central and Eastern Europe. From January 2024, she promotes the WTCA and the licensed and trademarked WTCA Marks across entire Europe, while supporting the expansion of the WTCA's regional impact.
As an international business manager and highly experienced association executive, Danica has proven track record in directing large-scale across-the-board development programs and projects across service industry, both in the public and private sector. Danica holds BBA degree from the Graduate School of Business Administration (Zürich, Switzerland), State University of New York (Albany NY, USA) and Eberhard-Karls University (Tübingen, Germany), in addition to Bachelor degree in mathematics from the University of Belgrade, Serbia.
Business Development Lead Europe
World Trade Centers Association
Danica joined the WTCA team in Europe in March 2022 taking on responsibility for membership engagement and business development in Central and Eastern Europe. From January 2024, she promotes the WTCA and the licensed and trademarked WTCA Marks across entire Europe, while supporting the expansion of the WTCA's regional impact.
As an international business manager and highly experienced association executive, Danica has proven track record in directing large-scale across-the-board development programs and projects across service industry, both in the public and private sector. Danica holds BBA degree from the Graduate School of Business Administration (Zürich, Switzerland), State University of New York (Albany NY, USA) and Eberhard-Karls University (Tübingen, Germany), in addition to Bachelor degree in mathematics from the University of Belgrade, Serbia.
Patricia Moinard
Manager
WTC METZ-SAARBRÜCKEN
World Trade Center Metz-Saarbruecken
As a Rotary Alumni, Patricia Moinard discovered that all cultures and intercultural understanding are key factors for international business success. After a two-year scholarship in Ontario, Canada, she went back to France and completed a Master's degree in International Trade. This opened many doors - for several years, she developed new foreign markets for regional companies and also spent five years in Senegal, where she managed a France-Senegal cooperation program and set up a local company together with local partners and investors.
Now back in France, she continues to support local players to internationalize their business and increase their innovative strength. For more than 10 years now, she has been Director of the Department of Economic Development at Inspire Metz (Metz Metropole). Patricia is also the Director of World Trade Center Metz-Saarbrücken, a unique cross-border and binational WTC, gateway to both French and German markets and to worldwide opportunities thanks to the WTCA network.
Manager
WTC METZ-SAARBRÜCKEN
World Trade Center Metz-Saarbruecken
As a Rotary Alumni, Patricia Moinard discovered that all cultures and intercultural understanding are key factors for international business success. After a two-year scholarship in Ontario, Canada, she went back to France and completed a Master's degree in International Trade. This opened many doors - for several years, she developed new foreign markets for regional companies and also spent five years in Senegal, where she managed a France-Senegal cooperation program and set up a local company together with local partners and investors.
Now back in France, she continues to support local players to internationalize their business and increase their innovative strength. For more than 10 years now, she has been Director of the Department of Economic Development at Inspire Metz (Metz Metropole). Patricia is also the Director of World Trade Center Metz-Saarbrücken, a unique cross-border and binational WTC, gateway to both French and German markets and to worldwide opportunities thanks to the WTCA network.
Noah Molinski
Head of Research and Development
Von Ardenne Institute of Applied Medical Research
Noah serves as the Head of Research and Development at the Von Ardenne Institute, where he leads strategic restructuring initiatives, conducts global market analyses, manages regulatory compliance, and oversees product launches.
With a focus on high-technology sectors including semiconductors, healthcare, energy, and solar industries, he provides specialized advisory services and due diligence support to a diverse array of private and government investors.
His scientific endeavours encompass a broad spectrum of projects, ranging from designing algorithms for solar radiation absorption in comets to the creation of a neural network capable of detecting hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in CT scans following cardiac arrest, a milestone achievement that secured subsequent funding from Charité BIH Innovation.
Head of Research and Development
Von Ardenne Institute of Applied Medical Research
Noah serves as the Head of Research and Development at the Von Ardenne Institute, where he leads strategic restructuring initiatives, conducts global market analyses, manages regulatory compliance, and oversees product launches.
With a focus on high-technology sectors including semiconductors, healthcare, energy, and solar industries, he provides specialized advisory services and due diligence support to a diverse array of private and government investors.
His scientific endeavours encompass a broad spectrum of projects, ranging from designing algorithms for solar radiation absorption in comets to the creation of a neural network capable of detecting hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in CT scans following cardiac arrest, a milestone achievement that secured subsequent funding from Charité BIH Innovation.
Manuel Rees
Head of Project Development & Real Estate and Event Marketing
Reco Immobilien
World Trade Center Dresden
Manuel Rees completed his Master of Arts in Communication and Cultural Management at Zeppelin University in Friedrichshafen. He is also a trained event manager and has already gained several years of experience in various cultural organizations. He has also managed and co-organized several festivals. He also founded the promising start-up "Bewelo" and has received several awards for his inventiveness.
Manuel Rees has been working for RECO Immobilen- und Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH since 2019. Thanks to his expertise in evaluating and driving forward new business models, he took over as Head of Project Development in spring 2020 and is also responsible for marketing the individual properties in close cooperation with our partners. Together with Eva Thurau, he is responsible for the organization and implementation of important events, such as the WTC Real Estate Symposium or the WTC Health Day.
"Innovative and creative ideas are the key to a sustainable and forward-looking company" M. Rees
Head of Project Development & Real Estate and Event Marketing
Reco Immobilien
World Trade Center Dresden
Manuel Rees completed his Master of Arts in Communication and Cultural Management at Zeppelin University in Friedrichshafen. He is also a trained event manager and has already gained several years of experience in various cultural organizations. He has also managed and co-organized several festivals. He also founded the promising start-up "Bewelo" and has received several awards for his inventiveness.
Manuel Rees has been working for RECO Immobilen- und Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH since 2019. Thanks to his expertise in evaluating and driving forward new business models, he took over as Head of Project Development in spring 2020 and is also responsible for marketing the individual properties in close cooperation with our partners. Together with Eva Thurau, he is responsible for the organization and implementation of important events, such as the WTC Real Estate Symposium or the WTC Health Day.
"Innovative and creative ideas are the key to a sustainable and forward-looking company" M. Rees
Jürgen Rees
Managing Director
Reco Immobilien
World Trade Center Dresden
Since 1990, 30 years of real estate expertise.
Jürgen Rees has been able to deepen his expertise in the entire real estate sector since 1990 through his work as an architect and interior designer and has been responsible for the following properties, among others:
• Haus an der Kreuzkirche, Dresden, on behalf of EGW mbH
• Business Park Dresden, on behalf of EGW mbH
• Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, Food Area, on behalf of Planungsgruppe S
During his time as head of project development at the eastern branch of Bilfinger Berger Projektentwicklung GmbH, he gained important management experience and was responsible for the Maxtorhof in Nuremberg and the Speckshof in Leipzig, among others.
The switch to real estate management was completed with the establishment of Bilfinger Berger Real Estate Management GmbH (BB REM). Here, Jürgen Rees was responsible for the asset management of all Group real estate in the new federal states and Bavaria.
In 2009, at the request of JPMorgan, Jürgen Rees took over the asset management of the World Trade Center Dresden, which at the time had a vacancy rate of almost 30 percent. Due to the extraordinarily successful work of the entire team and the outstanding development of the WTC, the cooperation with Jürgen Rees and RECO has been successfully continued by the new owner of the WTC, a real estate fund managed by Deka, since 2017.
Managing Director
Reco Immobilien
World Trade Center Dresden
Since 1990, 30 years of real estate expertise.
Jürgen Rees has been able to deepen his expertise in the entire real estate sector since 1990 through his work as an architect and interior designer and has been responsible for the following properties, among others:
• Haus an der Kreuzkirche, Dresden, on behalf of EGW mbH
• Business Park Dresden, on behalf of EGW mbH
• Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, Food Area, on behalf of Planungsgruppe S
During his time as head of project development at the eastern branch of Bilfinger Berger Projektentwicklung GmbH, he gained important management experience and was responsible for the Maxtorhof in Nuremberg and the Speckshof in Leipzig, among others.
The switch to real estate management was completed with the establishment of Bilfinger Berger Real Estate Management GmbH (BB REM). Here, Jürgen Rees was responsible for the asset management of all Group real estate in the new federal states and Bavaria.
In 2009, at the request of JPMorgan, Jürgen Rees took over the asset management of the World Trade Center Dresden, which at the time had a vacancy rate of almost 30 percent. Due to the extraordinarily successful work of the entire team and the outstanding development of the WTC, the cooperation with Jürgen Rees and RECO has been successfully continued by the new owner of the WTC, a real estate fund managed by Deka, since 2017.
Lukas Rohleder
Chief Executive Officer
Industrie- und Handelskammern (IHK) Dresden
Lukas Rohleder, born January 06, 1982, has had a diverse career path. He started as a management trainee at Mercedes-Benz China Ltd. in Hong Kong from 2002. He went on to study law at Humboldt University Berlin. After his First State Exam he worked as a Parliamentary Assistant to Dr. Wolfgang Schäuble, MdB, until 2011.
From 2011 to 2016, Mr. Rohleder helped to set up aireg - Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany e. V. in Berlin with a responsibility for Political Communications and Public Relations at. In 2022, Mr. Rohleder took on the role as Managing Director of Energy Saxony e. V. in Dresden, before moving to become the Managing Director of the Dresden Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2022.
Chief Executive Officer
Industrie- und Handelskammern (IHK) Dresden
Lukas Rohleder, born January 06, 1982, has had a diverse career path. He started as a management trainee at Mercedes-Benz China Ltd. in Hong Kong from 2002. He went on to study law at Humboldt University Berlin. After his First State Exam he worked as a Parliamentary Assistant to Dr. Wolfgang Schäuble, MdB, until 2011.
From 2011 to 2016, Mr. Rohleder helped to set up aireg - Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany e. V. in Berlin with a responsibility for Political Communications and Public Relations at. In 2022, Mr. Rohleder took on the role as Managing Director of Energy Saxony e. V. in Dresden, before moving to become the Managing Director of the Dresden Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2022.
Yael Savignac Rauzada
Communications Manager
WORLD TRADE CENTER MARSEILLE PROVENCE
World Trade Center Marseille Provence
Yaël Savignac-Rauzada is a multi-skilled professional with over 18 years of experience in the fields of Communications and Human Resources. She joined World Trade Center Marseille Provence (WTCMP) in 2017 as Head of Communications. Since 2021, she has also served as WTCMP's Human Resources Manager, managing internal and external communication aspects, as well as the organization's human resources.
Her career path is rich and varied. Before joining WTCMP, Ms. Savignac-Rauzada worked as a Project Manager at Altran, where she was responsible for the operational management of projects and provided consulting and support expertise to various business departments. She also worked as a Consultant at Mosaic Associés, on assignment at GDF SUEZ, contributing to various projects including the management of internal communications and events.
Alongside her main duties, Ms. Savignac-Rauzada has also been a freelance voice-over artist since January 2014. Working from her home studio, she lends her voice to a variety of projects, including corporate videos, news reports and radio commercials.
Communications Manager
WORLD TRADE CENTER MARSEILLE PROVENCE
World Trade Center Marseille Provence
Yaël Savignac-Rauzada is a multi-skilled professional with over 18 years of experience in the fields of Communications and Human Resources. She joined World Trade Center Marseille Provence (WTCMP) in 2017 as Head of Communications. Since 2021, she has also served as WTCMP's Human Resources Manager, managing internal and external communication aspects, as well as the organization's human resources.
Her career path is rich and varied. Before joining WTCMP, Ms. Savignac-Rauzada worked as a Project Manager at Altran, where she was responsible for the operational management of projects and provided consulting and support expertise to various business departments. She also worked as a Consultant at Mosaic Associés, on assignment at GDF SUEZ, contributing to various projects including the management of internal communications and events.
Alongside her main duties, Ms. Savignac-Rauzada has also been a freelance voice-over artist since January 2014. Working from her home studio, she lends her voice to a variety of projects, including corporate videos, news reports and radio commercials.
Aleksei Savrasov
Industrial Development Officer
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Industrial Development Officer
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Stefan Scholl
Head of Acquisitions & Sales, Europe
Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH
Stefan Scholl is a real estate economist and MBA with 29-year experience in open ended property funds and investments. Mr. Scholl has been Head of Acquisitions & Sales, Europe at DEKA Immobilien since July 2007. From 1995 to 1998 he was dealing with Acquistions/ Project Development at Deutsche Grundbesitz-Investmentgesellschaft mbH, Frankfurt (now DWS, Deutsche Bank). In 1998 he moved to Credit Suisse Asset Management Immobilien Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH, Frankfurt, where he led Real Estate Acquisitions till 2001. From 2001 to 2004 he was General Manager and Vice Head of Acquisitions/ Portfolio Management at SEB Immobilien-Investment GmbH, Frankfurt (now Savills) and from 2004 to 2007 Head of Acquisitions at LB Immo Invest GmbH, Hamburg (now PATRIZIA).
Head of Acquisitions & Sales, Europe
Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH
Stefan Scholl is a real estate economist and MBA with 29-year experience in open ended property funds and investments. Mr. Scholl has been Head of Acquisitions & Sales, Europe at DEKA Immobilien since July 2007. From 1995 to 1998 he was dealing with Acquistions/ Project Development at Deutsche Grundbesitz-Investmentgesellschaft mbH, Frankfurt (now DWS, Deutsche Bank). In 1998 he moved to Credit Suisse Asset Management Immobilien Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH, Frankfurt, where he led Real Estate Acquisitions till 2001. From 2001 to 2004 he was General Manager and Vice Head of Acquisitions/ Portfolio Management at SEB Immobilien-Investment GmbH, Frankfurt (now Savills) and from 2004 to 2007 Head of Acquisitions at LB Immo Invest GmbH, Hamburg (now PATRIZIA).