Sanna Yliniemi

Sanna Yliniemi appointed Regional Director for Southern Finland at Senate Properties

Finland Finland — Sanna Yliniemi will start as Senate Properties' new Regional Director for Southern Finland and a member of Senate Properties' Management Team on March 1, 2025. Senate Properties' long-time Regional Director for Southern Finland, Petri Turku, will retire in June.
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Kristina Alderin.
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Urban Partners brings on key-player – makes senior hire from Savills IM
Skanska.

Skanska builds new science and technology center for Texas A&M

Sweden Sweden — Skanska has signed a contract with Texas A&M University System to construct the new Meat Science and Technology Center on their campus in College Station, Texas, USA.
Lidingö centrum and Charlotte Claesson Ripoll.

CA Fastigheter's plans for the Stockholm market

Sweden Sweden — CA Fastigheter builds on its Stockholm holdings when Lidingö centrum is acquired from Grosvenor for approximately SEK 800 million. Regional Manager Charlotte Claesson Ripoll tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition and how they want to continue and develop in Stockholm.
Henrik Einarsson, Establishment Manager at Business Region Gothenburg.

Outlook for the Gothenburg market

Sweden Sweden — Henrik Einarsson, Establishment Manager at Business Region Gothenburg, share his analysis on how the market is performing today and what awaits in the future. There is one area where the second largest city in Sweden stands out significantly and has surpassed Stockholm by a full 20 percent. "They warn that if they do nothing, Gothenburg will take over."
Jarl Greve and Michael Brichmann.

Thylander names new CFO and COO

Denmark Denmark — Thylander promotes Jarl Greve and Michael Brichmann to CFO and COO, along with other organizational changes.
Jakob Fyrberg, CEO of Emilshus.

Emilshus acquires two properties

Sweden Sweden — Emilshus has acquired two light industrial properties with a total lettable area of ​​14,859 square meters. The total annual rental value amounts to SEK 19 million and the average remaining lease term is 13 years.
The property Värjan 13 in Helsingborg.

Wihlborgs signs new lease in Helsingborg

Sweden Sweden — Wihlborgs has signed an agreement with the expanding Smurfit Westrock Onwell for Värjan 13 at Berga in Helsingborg. The move is taking place in 2025 and the lease is for five years.
Alma Property Partners and Rubik Properties acquire landmark building in Aarhus.

Alma Property Partners and Rubik Properties acquire residential asset in Aarhus

Denmark Denmark — Alma Property Partners and Rubik Properties, in a joint venture, announce the acquisition of “Unity Aarhus”, an institutional-grade, new build residential asset located on Randersvej in Aarhus.
Ola Serneke.

Ola Serneke secures first pieces for the new venture

Sweden Sweden — Two key-players joins the new company.
Andreas Carlson.

The Minister for Housing's view on the development in Northern Sweden

Sweden Sweden — On behalf of the Council for Sustainable Cities, six teams presented their reports and proposals for new living environments in northern Sweden on Tuesday. Sweden's Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Housing Andreas Carlson was there and pointed out the importance of design and architecture when development is going fast.
South Bay makes its inaugural acquisition.

Newly founded South Bay acquires modern logistics property in Malmö – now fully leased

Sweden Sweden — The newly established company South Bay has, shortly after its inception, completed its first acquisition of a newly constructed logistics property of 44,000 sqm with a strong environmental profile in Malmö. During the process, South Bay and the seller MG Real Estate collaborated closely to further develop the technical specifications and lease out the remaining vacancy of approximately 7,500 sqm.
WSP becomes a tenant of AMF Fastigheter's in Marievik.

AMF Fastigheter signs lease for 8,500 sqm with WSP

Sweden Sweden — The leading community development consultancy, WSP, has chosen to move its Swedish headquarters to Marievik. In March 2026, WSP will open the doors to its new premises in AMF Fastigheter's urban development project. The move will bring approximately 1,200 employees together on 85,000 square meters in an innovative and inspiring environment.
Nina Kovsted Helk.

Nina Kovsted Helk appointed new CEO of Realdania

Denmark Denmark — Realdania's board of directors has appointed the current philanthropy director Nina Kovsted Helk as the philanthropic association's new CEO. She will replace Jesper Nygård in the position on April 1, 2025. At the same time, the executive board will be adjusted from three to two people.
Karl Persson.

How Cushman & Wakefield looks to sharpen its Nordic offering

Nordic — Cushman & Wakefield is to sharpen its Nordic offering and appoints Karl Persson as CEO of the Nordic region. He tells Nordic Property News about the potential of the increased Nordic focus, how cooperation between the countries will develop and the keys to success with the venture.
Anders Frisell.

Stena Fastigheter's ambitions for the Gothenburg market

Sweden Sweden — Anders Frisell is taking a step up within Stena Fastigheter and will become the new Gothenburg CEO from April 1. He tells Nordic Property News about his journey within the company, what he is like as a leader, the work with Stena Fastigheter's development project in Gothenburg and how he sees the company's position in the city developing in the future.
Skanska builds in Skövde.

Skanska builds office and garage in Skövde

Sweden Sweden — Skanska has signed an agreement with the municipal company Kreativa Hus Skövde AB to build an office building with an adjacent parking garage in central Skövde.
Fish restaurant and taproom open in Wihlborgs property in Dockan in Malmö.

Wihlborgs signs new leases in Malmö

Sweden Sweden — The restaurant and food truck company Fisky Business is opening a new unit in Dockporten 1 overlooking the marina in Dockan. The establishment is in partnership with the Skåne-based brewery Perfectly Squared Brewing, which will open a taproom on the floor above the restaurant. The restauranteurs behind the project refer to it as a “Living room in Dockan.”
Ola Serneke, Serneke CEO and Prashant Agarwal, CEO Ajna Holding AB.

Ola Serneke makes a comeback: "A step towards a major company"

Sweden Sweden — Ola Serneke is making a comeback, as he, together with the Agarwal Group, is making an effort to regain ground in the Swedish market – going forward again under the name Serneke. To Nordic Property News Ola Serneke shares how they want to grow the company now.
Manuelle Gautrand.

AMF Fastigheter hires French star architect for new hotel: "I absolutely love Sweden"

Sweden Sweden — AMF Fastigheter has hired acclaimed French architect Manuelle Gautrand to design a destination hotel in Marievik, Stockholm. Marievik, at Årstaviken, is AMF Fastigheter's largest urban development project to date. A new hotel with around 180 rooms is now being planned here. For star architect Manuelle Gautrand, the project has been more than rewarding: “I love analyzing the soul of Stockholm!”

Keva and Aktiivitilat invest together in light industrial properties

Finland Finland — Keva and Aktiivitilat have established a new real estate investment company focusing on light industrial properties in Finland. The targeted investment volume is approximately EUR 200 million.
Louise Richnau.

Louise Richnau proposed as new Chair of the Board at Eastnine

Nordic — The Nomination Committee of Eastnine proposes that current board member Louise Richnau be elected as Chair of the Board at Eastnine's Annual General Meeting on April 29, 2025. Liselotte Hjorth, current Chair of the Board of Eastnine, has notified the Nomination Committee that she will decline re-election.
NKT's new test facility in Alingsås.

Logistea completes test facility – long-term lease agreement signed

Sweden Sweden — Logistea has completed a test facility in Alingsås for the tenant NKT.
Kristina Grahn Persson.

A shift in the industry: from buildings to sustainability, value creation and quality

Sweden Sweden — Kristina Grahn Persson becomes the new Head of People & Culture at Castellum. She tells Nordic Property News what attracted her to the role and the company, the shift in the industry towards a greater focus on people versus buildings, and what areas she sees as important for building the organization and corporate culture.
Per Nilsson.

John Mattson adds key-players – to focus on growth

Sweden Sweden — John Mattson focuses on growth and strengthens his management team with two new names. CEO Per Nilsson tells Nordic Property News about the growth plans, the weighting of the portfolio, how and where they want to expand their portfolio, the sustainability focus and the additions to the management team.
Christian Fredrixon, CEO of Cibus.

Cibus has entered into a binding agreement to acquire EUR 508 million portfolio

Nordic — Cibus Nordic Real Estate has, following the board of directors' approval, entered into a binding agreement to acquire Forum Estates Holding BV, including its property portfolio. The consideration in connection with the transaction will be paid in newly issued shares in Cibus following a resolution by the company's board of directors in accordance with the authorization granted by the extraordinary general meeting on 14 January 2025.