Marc Giraudon as new CEO of Helvetica Property Investors
Helvetica Property Investors AG announces the appointment of Marc Giraudon as Co-CEO from January 2024 and as sole CEO from July 2024. He succeeds Hans R. Holdener, who is stepping down after seventeen years at the helm of the company.
In a significant leadership change announcement, the appointment of Marc Giraudon as Co-CEO from 1 January 2024 and sole CEO from 1 July 2024 has been announced. This change follows a decision by the Board of Directors and is subject to FINMA approval.
Marc Giraudon, an expert with extensive experience in property asset management, will replace Hans R. Holdener, co-founder and long-standing CEO of Helvetica. Holdener has announced his intention to relinquish his leadership role in the company, but will continue to serve as co-CEO until Giraudon assumes full responsibility. Holdener will then take up a position in business development to contribute his extensive experience to Helvetica’s future growth and expansion into new markets.
Giraudon, who has been a strategic advisor to Helvetica since the end of 2022, brings a wealth of knowledge from his long career in the property industry. He previously held senior positions at Hines and Langham Hall and holds both a chartered accountancy qualification in the UK and an MBA from London Business School.
Hans Ueli Keller, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Helvetica, praised Holdener’s achievements and emphasised Giraudon’s suitability for the new role. Holdener himself also expresses his conviction that Giraudon is the right choice to lead Helvetica in the changing market conditions. Giraudon looks forward to his new role with enthusiasm and plans to use his experience and expertise to drive the company forward.