The internationally active real estate consultancy Avison Young has announced an important personnel change within its German leadership. Tobias Scheutzow has been appointed Finance Director Germany, effective from 1 July 2024. In this role, he will take over the leadership of the finance division in Germany and will be significantly responsible for the strategic and operational management of all financial matters. His activities will be coordinated from the Hamburg office, where he will play a central role in the further development of the company's organisation.
Scheutzow's responsibilities include financial planning and controlling, reporting, and budgeting. Another key focus will be close cooperation with the company's international finance teams. This appointment is intended to strengthen Avison Young's organisational structures in Germany and create the conditions for planned expansion.
Background of the New Finance Director
Tobias Scheutzow brings more than 30 years of experience in finance. His expertise spans various disciplines such as controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), accounting, and compliance. He has held senior financial positions at several renowned companies, including Deutsche Shell, Systematics/EDS, Atos Origin, Microsoft Switzerland, and Hapag-Lloyd/TUI Cruises. These roles have provided him with extensive knowledge across diverse economic sectors.
- —Integrated corporate planning
- —Preparation of financial statements according to HGB, IFRS, and US-GAAP
- —Optimisation of transformation processes
- —Further development of finance teams and systems
Jochen Völckers, Managing Director Germany at Avison Young, commented on the appointment, stating that with Tobias Scheutzow, Avison Young has gained an experienced financial expert who will enrich the German organisation with his expertise and international experience. His knowledge will play an important role in implementing the growth strategy and expanding internal structures. Mr Scheutzow himself expressed his anticipation of contributing to the development of Avison Young in Germany in conjunction with the team.
This new appointment underscores Avison Young's efforts to consolidate its management structures in Germany and lay a solid foundation for future growth. Mr Scheutzow's expertise is considered crucial for the continuation of the company's strategic objectives.
