A leadership change is underway at Branicks Group AG. Chief Executive Officer Sonja Wärntges is stepping down from her post and will leave the Management Board by mutual agreement with the company at the end of October 2026. This move concludes many years of service for the listed commercial real estate specialist.
Sonja Wärntges joined the Management Board of what was then DIC Asset AG, later renamed Branicks Group, in May 2013. She initially served as Chief Financial Officer. In October 2017, she took over as Chief Executive Officer of the company and steered the real estate group for years through expansive market phases as well as subsequent economic upheavals across the industry.
Reorganisation of the Management Board from November 2026
Following the departure of Sonja Wärntges, the executive leadership will be restructured from November 2026. The Management Board will in future comprise two members who will carry forward ongoing responsibilities and the strategic realignment:
- —Josef Schultheis will continue to act as Chief Restructuring Officer and will additionally assume the previous responsibilities of the outgoing Chief Executive Officer.
- —Johannes von Mutius remains responsible for the company's transaction and investment division as Chief Investment Officer.
Milestone achieved in restructuring plan
Explaining the reasons for her departure, Sonja Wärntges stated that recent years had been marked by successes, but more recently also by noticeable challenges. With the restructuring plan now agreed, a key milestone had been reached for Branicks Group. She noted that this marks the right time to hand over entrepreneurial responsibility. She expressed her gratitude to the Supervisory Board, her colleagues on the Management Board and the entire workforce for their cooperation, wishing the company continued success.
The Chairman of the Supervisory Board paid tribute to the Chief Executive Officer's achievements on behalf of the entire supervisory body. He thanked Sonja Wärntges for her long-standing commitment during the various phases of the company's development, extending his best wishes for her future personal and professional career.
