Newmark is expanding its advisory services in Germany by establishing a dedicated Industrial & Logistics Advisory division. This new unit will be led by Armin Herrenschneider, who will commence his role on 1 August 2026. Herrenschneider is considered a proven expert in the industrial and logistics real estate segment and brings over 25 years of industry experience.
In his new role, Herrenschneider will build a specialised team in Germany. The focus will be on advising owners, developers, and occupiers. Services will include the leasing of industrial and logistics space, as well as the marketing of brownfield and greenfield projects. This strategic expansion underscores the importance of the industrial and logistics market for Newmark in Germany.
Strategic Importance and Expertise
Marcus Lütgering, Country Head Germany at Newmark, commented on the relevance of this new development. He highlighted that establishing the Industrial & Logistics Advisory division represents a pivotal milestone in the company's growth strategy in Germany. He further emphasised that the industrial and logistics market is considered one of the most strategically important segments for international clients, particularly in light of the current market redefinition. The appointment of Mr. Herrenschneider was described as gaining an industry expert with comprehensive market knowledge and long-standing leadership experience.
Before joining Newmark, Armin Herrenschneider worked at CBRE, where he was most recently responsible for the repositioning and marketing of existing space as Head of Industrial & Logistics Brownfield Solutions. Prior to that, for several years, he led the nationwide business in this sector as Managing Director and Co-Head Industrial & Logistics Germany. His expertise includes advising international key accounts and corporate clients, leasing logistics and production space, and the sale and development of industrial and logistics sites.
Range of Services and Market Potential
The new Industrial & Logistics Advisory division will support clients throughout the entire lifecycle of industrial and logistics properties. The service portfolio is broad and geared towards current market demands.
- —Leasing of modern logistics and production space.
- —Development and marketing of brownfield and greenfield projects.
- —Supporting national and international companies with location and space strategies.
The team will also maintain close cooperation with Newmark's established industrial and logistics experts in the United Kingdom to leverage synergies and strengthen the European network. Armin Herrenschneider noted that the demand for sound advice in the industrial and logistics real estate sector continues to grow. Investors, developers, and occupiers face the challenge of navigating a dynamic market. He highlighted that Newmark already enjoys a reputation for its comprehensive industrial and logistics expertise in Europe and now aims to specifically expand this business in Germany.
