LIP Invest announces leadership transition as founder prepares to step down

LIP Invest, one of Germany’s leading logistics investors, has announced a leadership transition as its Founder and Managing Director, Bodo Hollung, prepares to step down after eight years of guiding the company’s growth.

Since its founding in 2017, LIP has grown from a two-person startup into a market leader in logistics real estate investment, managing over €1.8 billion in assets across four logistics property funds, with a fifth currently in the placement phase.

After 46 years in banking and real estate, Bodo Hollung has decided that now is the right time to facilitate a generational shift in the company’s leadership. As part of an internal succession plan, he has transferred his LIP shares to long-standing colleague and managing director Sebastian Betz, as well as founding co-partner Bernhard Rückert. Both have been instrumental in LIP’s success since its inception and will continue to lead the company into the future.

To ensure a smooth transition, he will remain managing director until 30 June 2025, after which Betz will continue to oversee LIP Invest as managing partner, supported by a highly experienced team of 20 employees.

The transition ensures that LIP Invest retains its strategic direction and core values, operating with the same passion for logistics real estate that has defined the firm since its founding. Under Betz’s leadership, LIP is well-positioned to continue its strong market presence and expansion.

“I am very pleased that LIP’s strategic continuity is secured with Bernhard Rückert increasing his stake, allowing the company to stay true to its philosophy,” Hollung said. “This gives me the peace of mind to enjoy my well-earned retirement, knowing the company is in capable hands.”

He also extended his heartfelt gratitude to partners, investors, and business associates for their support and trust throughout his tenure, urging them to continue to support the LIP team under Sebastian’s leadership in the years ahead.

With a strong leadership team, a clear vision, and a well-established market position, LIP Invest is set to maintain its trajectory as a powerhouse in the logistics real estate sector.

Photo: Sebastian Betz and Bodo Hollung, LIP Invest