Berliner Sparkasse has initiated a structured generational change in the management of its Commercial Real Estate Finance division. Sven Volker Blankenburg will take over responsibility alongside the current division head, Marcus Buder, from 1 October 2026. This period is scheduled for a transition, as Marcus Buder will be leaving the company at his own request on 31 December 2026. Sven Volker Blankenburg will then lead the division in sole capacity.
The implementation of a temporary dual leadership aims to ensure an orderly transition. This strategy is designed to combine established expertise with new impulses to shape the future development of the business unit.
Career Paths of the Executives
Marcus Buder, 57 years old, joined Berliner Sparkasse from Berlin Hyp in 2013. He was responsible for building up the Commercial Real Estate Finance business unit. Under his leadership, Berliner Sparkasse established itself as a leading provider of commercial real estate finance within the capital region.
Sven Volker Blankenburg, 41 years old, also began his professional career at Berliner Sparkasse. Since November 2022, he has headed the Syndication and Funds department. Previously, the economist, a Master of Science graduate, held various roles within commercial real estate finance. In his previous position as deputy head of division, he played a significant role in expanding the business.
Strategic Focus and Portfolio
Berliner Sparkasse's Commercial Real Estate Finance division caters to a broad spectrum of clients. These include housing companies, professional investors, fund companies, real estate stock corporations, project developers, property developers, and high-net-worth private clients. Services include the financing of property acquisitions, new constructions, and refinancings.
- —Financing of residential properties
- —Financing of retail properties
- —Financing of logistics properties
- —Financing of energy renovation projects
As of 31 December 2025, the loan portfolio in Berliner Sparkasse's commercial real estate finance amounted to approximately EUR 15 billion.
