Lübke Kelber AG reports a significant realignment in its leadership structure. Marc Sahling, the company's current CEO, will leave Lübke Kelber AG at his own request on 30 September 2026 to pursue a new professional challenge. This decision is part of a strategic development that has transformed the company into a comprehensive real estate platform in recent years.
Dr. Karsten Lieser, previously Managing Director of Lübke Kelber Investment Partners and CIO, has been appointed to the Management Board of Lübke Kelber AG with effect from 24 August 2026 as Sahling's successor. Furthermore, an additional member for the Management Board is planned by the end of the year at the latest; the corresponding contractual agreements have already been made. The company will announce details of this personnel matter at a later date.
Strategic Further Development and Focus on Scaling
Lübke Kelber AG is focusing on further scaling and a stronger integration of its business areas, building on the successes of recent years. The focus is on expanding recurring revenues and strengthening profitability and cash flow. At the same time, the business with institutional investors is to be intensified and the company's position in the capital market further consolidated. The expansion of the Management Board aims to pool strategic and operational leadership expertise across the various segments.
In recent years, Lübke Kelber AG has undergone a transformation from a predominantly transaction-oriented real estate consultancy to a broadly positioned real estate platform. In addition to the traditional transaction business, asset and investment management, property management, and the living sector have been significantly expanded. These expansions have contributed to the creation of new recurring revenue streams.
Thanks to the departing CEO
Jürgen F. Kelber, Supervisory Board member of Lübke Kelber AG, acknowledged Marc Sahling's role in this development. He emphasised that Mr Sahling was instrumental in driving the transformation and provided important entrepreneurial impetus. Mr Kelber expressly thanked him for this contribution and Sahling's personal commitment. He stated that the decision had been discussed openly and confidentially in recent weeks and that the separation, after many years together, was taking place with great mutual respect. Mr Kelber wished him all the best for his future personal and professional endeavours.
Lübke Kelber AG will consistently continue on its chosen path as an integrated real estate platform. The aim is to make the company more independent of individual transactions and specific market phases.