VALDIVIA is a specialist executive search consultancy for the real estate industry sector. We identify and recruit senior executives to ensure long-term business success. We analyse, advise and bring together what fits: requirements and skills. Personalities and career opportunities.
VALDIVIA stands for depth and expertise. Thanks to our many years of experience, we have a detailed understanding of the markets, roles and prospects within the construction, finance and real estate sectors. We bring together all the expertise required to fill challenging roles within a complex industry environment.
We offer comprehensive expertise for all property sectors. Those who develop, build, manage or finance real estate require a special understanding and unique skill set - especially at the senior end of the market. We have chosen our specialisation deliberately and possess many years of experience. We create trust because we speak the language of our clients and our international network, which has grown over decades, extends to all real estate sectors and industries.
Through permanent leadership appointments and interim management, we support companies across the real estate industry in filling key positions – whether for long-term growth or immediate leadership needs.
We provide interim management solutions for critical business phases, filling executive roles in the construction, real estate and financial services sectors quickly and accurately, with an immediate impact from day one.
Executive Search is a task of the highest responsibility. We meet this obligation with care and passion.
Behind the Valdivia concept is a well-coordinated team of experienced specialists. With extensive expertise and deep knowledge of the construction and real estate sectors, we combine industry insight with the continuity gained through many years of successful recruitment. What drives us is the opportunity to align business objectives with personal ambitions, life plans, and aspirations. We look forward to getting to know you!
“Real Estate is elementary for people, society and industry and shapes our living space in a truly unique way. The real estate industry both inspires and fascinates people — we have dedicated ourselves to it with passion.”
Daniel Bauer is Managing Partner of Valdivia Consulting GmbH, based in Frankfurt am Main.
After several years working in the real estate industry, he entered the consulting world in 2006 and was instrumental in building and developing the market leader in specialist recruitment consulting for the real estate industry in Germany. This significant experience paved the way for the creation of Valdivia, where he has been driving strategic market development in German-speaking countries ever since.
With almost two decades of executive search experience, Daniel Bauer has successfully completed more than 500 search mandates. His portfolio covers an impressive range of management positions, including C‑level positions, managing directors, partners, branch and department managers and highly specialised experts. He assists national and international organisations, from global corporations to medium and small businesses, in filling key positions.He builds lasting and trusting relationships with his clients through his extensive network, which stretches from London to the German-speaking countries. He combines a comprehensive understanding of industry needs with a clear focus on long-term success.
Daniel’s academic background is in civil engineering, having graduated from the Higher Technical Institute in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. He has extensive international experience in London and the USA and speaks fluent English in addition to his native German. Daniel is a member of gif Gesellschaft für Immobilienwirtschaftliche Forschung e.V. and lives with his family in the Frankfurt am Main area.
“Executive search is multi-faceted and, at Valdivia, meets true passion for real estate. The ability to truly read leader personalities, coupled with in-depth industry knowledge — these represent the pillars of competent consulting.”
Anthony Baumruk is Partner at Valdivia Consulting GmbH, based in Frankfurt am Main.
Anthony Baumruk began his professional career in New York where he worked for several years in the corporate finance division of leading international financial institutions. In 2010, he made the switch to consulting and took on the responsibility of building up the finance division of a now market-leading recruitment consultancy in the real estate industry in Germany. In this role, he achieved remarkable success both in a managerial capacity and in the successful execution of numerous executive search mandates. Since founding Valdivia, he has played a decisive role in shaping the company’s strategic and operational direction and is responsible for the finance division.
With his extensive expertise in the real estate finance industry, Mr Baumruk advises national and international companies on filling key positions. His client base includes global corporations as well as medium-sized and smaller companies. During the course of his career, he has successfully filled over 400 management positions, including CFOs, COOs, finance directors, branch managers and department heads. His in-depth industry knowledge and reliable network, which covers the entire finance and real estate industry in German-speaking countries, make him a valued and reliable partner.
Anthony Baumruk studied political science at the American University in Washington, D.C., and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. The German-Canadian is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI Germany) and the gif Gesellschaft für Immobilienwirtschaftliche Forschung e.V. (Society of Property Researchers, Germany). He lives with his family in Greater Rhine-Main.
Jessica Böser is Principal at Valdivia Consulting GmbH based in Frankfurt, Germany.
Since the beginning of her career, Jessica has consistently specialised in Executive Search. During her studies she gained valuable experience in renowned management consultancies and leading executive search companies. She further deepened her expertise by participating in numerous national and international projects in the financial and real estate sectors.
At Valdivia, Jessica works with the partners on complex mandates in the finance, real estate and construction sectors. She plays a key role in the recruitment of top-level executives for large global corporations as well as medium-sized and smaller companies. Her work is characterised by outstanding professionalism, meticulous care and an efficient approach. Jessica brings in-depth industry knowledge and a keen sense of her clients’ and candidates’ needs.
Jessica Böser holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a major in Finance and Accounting from the Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main and also a degree in Real Estate Economics from the renowned IREBS Real Estate Academy. She is also a Member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI Germany). In addition to her native German, Jessica Böser is fluent in English and Spanish and lives in Frankfurt am Main.
While studying Insurance & Banking at Wiesbaden Business School, Denis Parinov combined sound theoretical foundations with a consistent focus on practical application. Positions at an internationally renowned private bank, a leading software and technology company, and in financial and insurance consulting enabled him to build in-depth knowledge in the areas of banking, accounting, payment transactions, and insurance. This broad and in-depth experience forms the foundation of his current expertise.
As a Research Analyst in Executive Search at Valdivia, Denis Parinov enriches the team with his analytical acumen, methodological precision, and keen sense for relevant information. His focus is on observing market trends, identifying key developments, and analyzing forward-looking topics in the financial, real estate, and construction industries. With a structured approach and great care, he reliably identifies both market strategy insights and potential candidates for complex mandates.
In addition to his native language, German, Denis Parinov is fluent in English and Russian. He lives in Frankfurt am Main.
Maren Fleck is Senior Head of Business Operations at Valdivia Consulting GmbH, based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Since the foundation of Valdivia, Maren Fleck has been responsible for all administrative matters and has thus played a decisive role in shaping the company’s internal structures and processes. Her broad expertise covers marketing, human resources, IT, general support and comprehensive project support. In her key position, she combines the operational activities of executive search with the strategic management of the entire back office, making her an indispensable pillar of the company’s success.
Her career has been shaped by international experience in the UK and by responsible assistant positions in the consulting, pharmaceutical wholesale and hotel industries. These roles have provided her with a wealth of knowledge and versatility, complemented by excellent communication skills and many years of experience in property recruitment. Her deep passion for the construction and property industries underpins her exceptional industry knowledge.
Maren Fleck is a qualified translator and interpreter specialising in legal texts and holds a degree from the Institute for Foreign Languages in Erlangen, Germany. She is a member of the International Management Association IMA Germany e.V. and lives with her family near Frankfurt am Main.
“Real Estate is elementary for people, society and industry and shapes our living space in a truly unique way. The real estate industry both inspires and fascinates people — we have dedicated ourselves to it with passion.”
Daniel Bauer is Managing Partner of Valdivia Consulting GmbH, based in Frankfurt am Main.
After several years working in the real estate industry, he entered the consulting world in 2006 and was instrumental in building and developing the market leader in specialist recruitment consulting for the real estate industry in Germany. This significant experience paved the way for the creation of Valdivia, where he has been driving strategic market development in German-speaking countries ever since.
With almost two decades of executive search experience, Daniel Bauer has successfully completed more than 500 search mandates. His portfolio covers an impressive range of management positions, including C‑level positions, managing directors, partners, branch and department managers and highly specialised experts. He assists national and international organisations, from global corporations to medium and small businesses, in filling key positions.He builds lasting and trusting relationships with his clients through his extensive network, which stretches from London to the German-speaking countries. He combines a comprehensive understanding of industry needs with a clear focus on long-term success.
Daniel’s academic background is in civil engineering, having graduated from the Higher Technical Institute in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. He has extensive international experience in London and the USA and speaks fluent English in addition to his native German. Daniel is a member of gif Gesellschaft für Immobilienwirtschaftliche Forschung e.V. and lives with his family in the Frankfurt am Main area.
“Executive search is multi-faceted and, at Valdivia, meets true passion for real estate. The ability to truly read leader personalities, coupled with in-depth industry knowledge — these represent the pillars of competent consulting.”
Anthony Baumruk is Partner at Valdivia Consulting GmbH, based in Frankfurt am Main.
Anthony Baumruk began his professional career in New York where he worked for several years in the corporate finance division of leading international financial institutions. In 2010, he made the switch to consulting and took on the responsibility of building up the finance division of a now market-leading recruitment consultancy in the real estate industry in Germany. In this role, he achieved remarkable success both in a managerial capacity and in the successful execution of numerous executive search mandates. Since founding Valdivia, he has played a decisive role in shaping the company’s strategic and operational direction and is responsible for the finance division.
With his extensive expertise in the real estate finance industry, Mr Baumruk advises national and international companies on filling key positions. His client base includes global corporations as well as medium-sized and smaller companies. During the course of his career, he has successfully filled over 400 management positions, including CFOs, COOs, finance directors, branch managers and department heads. His in-depth industry knowledge and reliable network, which covers the entire finance and real estate industry in German-speaking countries, make him a valued and reliable partner.
Anthony Baumruk studied political science at the American University in Washington, D.C., and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. The German-Canadian is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI Germany) and the gif Gesellschaft für Immobilienwirtschaftliche Forschung e.V. (Society of Property Researchers, Germany). He lives with his family in Greater Rhine-Main.
Jessica Böser is Principal at Valdivia Consulting GmbH based in Frankfurt, Germany.
Since the beginning of her career, Jessica has consistently specialised in Executive Search. During her studies she gained valuable experience in renowned management consultancies and leading executive search companies. She further deepened her expertise by participating in numerous national and international projects in the financial and real estate sectors.
At Valdivia, Jessica works with the partners on complex mandates in the finance, real estate and construction sectors. She plays a key role in the recruitment of top-level executives for large global corporations as well as medium-sized and smaller companies. Her work is characterised by outstanding professionalism, meticulous care and an efficient approach. Jessica brings in-depth industry knowledge and a keen sense of her clients’ and candidates’ needs.
Jessica Böser holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a major in Finance and Accounting from the Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main and also a degree in Real Estate Economics from the renowned IREBS Real Estate Academy. She is also a Member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI Germany). In addition to her native German, Jessica Böser is fluent in English and Spanish and lives in Frankfurt am Main.
While studying Insurance & Banking at Wiesbaden Business School, Denis Parinov combined sound theoretical foundations with a consistent focus on practical application. Positions at an internationally renowned private bank, a leading software and technology company, and in financial and insurance consulting enabled him to build in-depth knowledge in the areas of banking, accounting, payment transactions, and insurance. This broad and in-depth experience forms the foundation of his current expertise.
As a Research Analyst in Executive Search at Valdivia, Denis Parinov enriches the team with his analytical acumen, methodological precision, and keen sense for relevant information. His focus is on observing market trends, identifying key developments, and analyzing forward-looking topics in the financial, real estate, and construction industries. With a structured approach and great care, he reliably identifies both market strategy insights and potential candidates for complex mandates.
In addition to his native language, German, Denis Parinov is fluent in English and Russian. He lives in Frankfurt am Main.
Maren Fleck is Senior Head of Business Operations at Valdivia Consulting GmbH, based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Since the foundation of Valdivia, Maren Fleck has been responsible for all administrative matters and has thus played a decisive role in shaping the company’s internal structures and processes. Her broad expertise covers marketing, human resources, IT, general support and comprehensive project support. In her key position, she combines the operational activities of executive search with the strategic management of the entire back office, making her an indispensable pillar of the company’s success.
Her career has been shaped by international experience in the UK and by responsible assistant positions in the consulting, pharmaceutical wholesale and hotel industries. These roles have provided her with a wealth of knowledge and versatility, complemented by excellent communication skills and many years of experience in property recruitment. Her deep passion for the construction and property industries underpins her exceptional industry knowledge.
Maren Fleck is a qualified translator and interpreter specialising in legal texts and holds a degree from the Institute for Foreign Languages in Erlangen, Germany. She is a member of the International Management Association IMA Germany e.V. and lives with her family near Frankfurt am Main.
Our Advisory Board establishes valuable connections and opens up market access for us. Through its network, the Board promotes our engagement with decision-makers and key partners both at home and abroad. The Board advises our shareholders on defining and implementing long-term goals. As sparring partners and mentors, Advisory Board members support us in developing and evaluating ideas and decisions. Finally, the Advisory Board enhances Valdivia’s image and positive public perception.
With over 25 years’ experience in every aspect of the real estate industry, Nils Hübener is one of the most prominent figures in European investment and asset management.
He gained international experience at an early stage of his career at IBI Real Estate in Berlin, London and Paris, before joining Deutsche Bank Real Estate as Head of Transactions for Western and Southern Europe. He then held long-standing pan-European key positions at SEB Asset Management as Head of Real Estate Management and at BNP Paribas REIM as Global Chief Investment Officer. He then served as CIO, responsible for European investment and asset management, at Corestate Capital in Luxembourg. Most recently, as Chief Executive Officer of the Dr. Peters Group, he oversaw the company’s strategic realignment and expansion. He is currently supporting Noratis AG in its ongoing restructuring as a non-executive CIO, while also advising international investors on their activities in Germany.
He obtained a degree in urban and regional planning from the Technical University of Berlin and Oxford Brookes University, and a master’s degree in European Property Development & Planning from the renowned University College London.
His expertise covers the entire institutional real estate investment value chain – from acquiring and structuring complex transactions to managing assets and portfolios internationally. His multilingualism strengthens his endeavour to build bridges between markets, cultures and investors. In addition to German, he is fluent in English and French.
Prof. Holger Hagge has been one of the leading figures in the German real estate industry for many decades. Combining entrepreneurial vision with scientific principles, he is an expert in architecture, project development, asset management, sustainable construction and urban development.
Following his training as an engineer and business economist, Prof. Hagge spent six years working for the Dutch investor MAB – later MAB Bouwfonds (Rabo Bank Group) – as Managing Director for Germany. During this time, he developed and implemented several major projects, including the Schillerhaus, Palais Quartier or MyZeil in Frankfurt am Main, the Hotel Meliá in Berlin, the Messehaus in Leipzig, and the Talkline headquarters in Elmshorn.
From 2006 to 2012, he was Global Head of Building & Workplace Development at Deutsche Bank AG. In this role, he was responsible for major projects worldwide, including in Hong Kong, India, Singapore, the USA and Europe. In Germany, he oversaw the renovation of the Deutsche Bank AG headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, a project with an approximate budget of €550 million. Under his leadership, new workplace designs and infrastructure strategies were also implemented as part of the bank’s global workplace strategy.
In 2012, Prof. Hagge took on the position of Managing Director at OVG GmbH & Co. KG, based in Berlin and Frankfurt am Main. During this time, the new PwC representative office in the Humboldt Carré complex in Berlin-Mitte (project volume approx. €145 million) was developed, realised and handed over to the PwC pension fund.
From 2015 to 2018, as a managing partner and private investor, he oversaw the development, implementation and sale of eight apartments in two city villas in Frankfurt am Main, with an investment volume of €12 million. During this period, he also served as managing director of WinX GmbH & Co. Immobilien KG, advising owners on private and commercial real estate issues and investments.
From 2020 to 2022, Prof. Hagge was the managing director of Artisa Group AG in Lugano, Switzerland. In this role, he led the company’s market entry in Germany, the Netherlands, and Austria as a property developer. During this period, almost 700 apartments were completed in Berlin, Frankfurt am Main and Essen. Since 2022, he has advised the group as a senior advisor and member of the advisory board on further expansion. Since 2024, he has advised various foundations and companies in Germany and abroad on real estate strategies and portfolio issues.
Prof. Hagge is currently particularly committed to the sustainable transformation of the real estate sector. He sits on the Real Estate Committee of the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB), where he champions ecological standards, innovative concepts, and long-term sustainable solutions. As an expert speaker at industry events, he provides valuable insights into the future of construction and housing. His unique work combines economic excellence with ecological rationality and cultural sensitivity, setting a benchmark for the future-oriented development of the real estate industry.
Thomas Dries joins the advisory board with nearly 30 years of experience in capital markets, banking, and real estate finance. He possesses a wealth of experience in the management of finance teams throughout the DACH region.
Previously, he served as the Deputy Head of Real Estate Finance at Helaba, where he was accountable for the mortgage lending operations in Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. Prior to this, he was responsible for the management and acquisition of real estate clients at Helaba and had previously led structured real estate finance activities at Société Générale. Since April 2026, Thomas Dries has been the Managing Director of CreDia Real Estate Capital Group. He previously held the position of Managing Director at FOM Real Estate Group in Frankfurt am Main from February 2024 to 2026.
With over 25 years’ experience in every aspect of the real estate industry, Nils Hübener is one of the most prominent figures in European investment and asset management.
He gained international experience at an early stage of his career at IBI Real Estate in Berlin, London and Paris, before joining Deutsche Bank Real Estate as Head of Transactions for Western and Southern Europe. He then held long-standing pan-European key positions at SEB Asset Management as Head of Real Estate Management and at BNP Paribas REIM as Global Chief Investment Officer. He then served as CIO, responsible for European investment and asset management, at Corestate Capital in Luxembourg. Most recently, as Chief Executive Officer of the Dr. Peters Group, he oversaw the company’s strategic realignment and expansion. He is currently supporting Noratis AG in its ongoing restructuring as a non-executive CIO, while also advising international investors on their activities in Germany.
He obtained a degree in urban and regional planning from the Technical University of Berlin and Oxford Brookes University, and a master’s degree in European Property Development & Planning from the renowned University College London.
His expertise covers the entire institutional real estate investment value chain – from acquiring and structuring complex transactions to managing assets and portfolios internationally. His multilingualism strengthens his endeavour to build bridges between markets, cultures and investors. In addition to German, he is fluent in English and French.
Prof. Holger Hagge has been one of the leading figures in the German real estate industry for many decades. Combining entrepreneurial vision with scientific principles, he is an expert in architecture, project development, asset management, sustainable construction and urban development.
Following his training as an engineer and business economist, Prof. Hagge spent six years working for the Dutch investor MAB – later MAB Bouwfonds (Rabo Bank Group) – as Managing Director for Germany. During this time, he developed and implemented several major projects, including the Schillerhaus, Palais Quartier or MyZeil in Frankfurt am Main, the Hotel Meliá in Berlin, the Messehaus in Leipzig, and the Talkline headquarters in Elmshorn.
From 2006 to 2012, he was Global Head of Building & Workplace Development at Deutsche Bank AG. In this role, he was responsible for major projects worldwide, including in Hong Kong, India, Singapore, the USA and Europe. In Germany, he oversaw the renovation of the Deutsche Bank AG headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, a project with an approximate budget of €550 million. Under his leadership, new workplace designs and infrastructure strategies were also implemented as part of the bank’s global workplace strategy.
In 2012, Prof. Hagge took on the position of Managing Director at OVG GmbH & Co. KG, based in Berlin and Frankfurt am Main. During this time, the new PwC representative office in the Humboldt Carré complex in Berlin-Mitte (project volume approx. €145 million) was developed, realised and handed over to the PwC pension fund.
From 2015 to 2018, as a managing partner and private investor, he oversaw the development, implementation and sale of eight apartments in two city villas in Frankfurt am Main, with an investment volume of €12 million. During this period, he also served as managing director of WinX GmbH & Co. Immobilien KG, advising owners on private and commercial real estate issues and investments.
From 2020 to 2022, Prof. Hagge was the managing director of Artisa Group AG in Lugano, Switzerland. In this role, he led the company’s market entry in Germany, the Netherlands, and Austria as a property developer. During this period, almost 700 apartments were completed in Berlin, Frankfurt am Main and Essen. Since 2022, he has advised the group as a senior advisor and member of the advisory board on further expansion. Since 2024, he has advised various foundations and companies in Germany and abroad on real estate strategies and portfolio issues.
Prof. Hagge is currently particularly committed to the sustainable transformation of the real estate sector. He sits on the Real Estate Committee of the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB), where he champions ecological standards, innovative concepts, and long-term sustainable solutions. As an expert speaker at industry events, he provides valuable insights into the future of construction and housing. His unique work combines economic excellence with ecological rationality and cultural sensitivity, setting a benchmark for the future-oriented development of the real estate industry.
Thomas Dries joins the advisory board with nearly 30 years of experience in capital markets, banking, and real estate finance. He possesses a wealth of experience in the management of finance teams throughout the DACH region.
Previously, he served as the Deputy Head of Real Estate Finance at Helaba, where he was accountable for the mortgage lending operations in Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. Prior to this, he was responsible for the management and acquisition of real estate clients at Helaba and had previously led structured real estate finance activities at Société Générale. Since April 2026, Thomas Dries has been the Managing Director of CreDia Real Estate Capital Group. He previously held the position of Managing Director at FOM Real Estate Group in Frankfurt am Main from February 2024 to 2026.
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