GRR GARBE Retail Real Estate GmbH (GRR GARBE Retail) has appointed Mr. Jakob Becker to the position of Head of Commercial Management. In this role, Mr. Becker will be responsible for accounting, controlling, and IT within the company. This personnel decision underscores GRR GARBE Retail's strategic focus on the continuous optimisation of internal structures and the strengthening of commercial expertise.
Mr. Becker brings almost 20 years of professional experience in the real estate industry. He holds a degree in industrial engineering and is a real estate economist (IRE|BS), as well as a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS). These qualifications form the basis for his key areas of focus, which include designing efficient processes, establishing reliable data structures, and the targeted use of digital solutions.
Strategic Relevance of the Appointment
Thomas Wagner, Managing Director of GRR GARBE Retail, commented on the personnel decision, highlighting Mr. Becker's long-standing controlling experience combined with his deep understanding of real estate and digital processes. He emphasised that this expertise would contribute to the targeted further development of the company's commercial structures and reliably support the growth of GRR GARBE Retail.
Mr. Becker himself commented on his entry to GRR GARBE Retail, referring to the company's combination of high real estate expertise with a clear growth trajectory. He intends to support this path with his experience and develop the commercial areas together with the team. As foundations for this development, he cited efficient and future-proof processes, the targeted use of digital solutions, and transparent corporate governance based on reliable data.
Professional Background
Before joining GRR GARBE Retail, Mr. Becker served as Director Controlling at LBBW Immobilien Management GmbH since 2024. His professional career also includes a six-year tenure at OFB Projektentwicklung, where he acted as Senior Controller and led IT projects. He began his career in auditing, focusing on the real estate sector, which he commenced at Deloitte.
