At Art-Invest Real Estate Funds, the capital management company of the Art-Invest Real Estate Group regulated by BaFin, a change in management is taking place at the turn of the month. Philipp Henkels, who served as Managing Director since the company's founding in 2011, will step down from his position on 30 June 2026. This change marks a significant point in the operational leadership of the company.
Eren Kahraman has been appointed to the management board by the Supervisory Board of Art-Invest Real Estate Funds, effective from 1 July, as his successor. He will complement the existing committee, which comprises Jan Dührkoop and Jörg Hennebach. This internal succession signals continuity in corporate leadership and the further development of the group from within its own ranks.
Career Path and New Responsibilities
Eren Kahraman has been part of Art-Invest Real Estate Funds since its founding phase in 2011. In his career to date, he played a key role in the BaFin approval process for the launch and management of open-ended special real estate funds. He was also responsible for establishing the company's risk management system. In subsequent years, he took responsibility for the debt financing business within the group, which underscores his expertise in finance-related areas.
In the future, Eren Kahraman will expand his duties. According to the business allocation plan, he will be responsible for Sustainability (ESG) and Human Resources, in addition to the Finance division. This expansion of his responsibilities reflects the increasing importance of these areas for institutional investment funds and underlines the strategic direction of Art-Invest Real Estate Funds.
Significance for Art-Invest Real Estate Funds
Jan Dührkoop, Managing Director of Art-Invest Real Estate Funds, highlighted the long-standing cooperation with Philipp Henkels and acknowledged his contribution to Art-Invest's success story. At the same time, he expressed optimism about the continued successful collaboration with Eren Kahraman in his new role. The internal appointment to the position is regarded as proof of the high level of continuity and organic development within the group.
Eren Kahraman himself expressed his delight at taking on the responsibility as Managing Director. He emphasised his precise knowledge of the company, its development, values, and quality standards, having been involved since its inception. His goal, in collaboration with his colleagues, is to strengthen the market position and lead the company into the future with foresight, reliability, and innovative strength.
- —Founding of Art-Invest Real Estate Funds as a capital management company in 2011.
- —BaFin authorisation granted for the launch of real estate special funds in 2012.
- —Assets under management of approximately EUR 7.2 billion in 26 institutional vehicles as at 31 December 2025.
- —Approximately 80 employees manage the company's investment vehicles.
