Thursday, 2 July 2026
Art-Invest Real Estate Funds has announced a change in its management team, with Eren Kahraman appointed as Managing Director from 1 July 2026, succeeding company founder Philipp Henkels.
Henkels, who has served as Managing Director since the establishment of Art-Invest Real Estate Funds in 2011, stepped down from the role on 30 June 2026.
Kahraman has been with the company since its founding and has held a number of senior positions during its development. He was involved in securing the company’s regulatory approval from Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin, for the establishment and management of open-ended institutional real estate funds and helped develop its risk management framework.
In recent years, Kahraman has overseen the group’s debt financing activities. In his new role, he will also assume responsibility for finance, sustainability (ESG) and human resources, alongside existing Managing Directors Jan Dührkoop and Jörg Hennebach.
Jan Dührkoop said the appointment reflects the company’s strategy of promoting internal leadership succession while ensuring continuity in the management of the business.
Commenting on his appointment, Kahraman said his long involvement with the company provides a strong understanding of its development, values and operating standards, and that he intends to continue strengthening its market position alongside the existing management team.
Founded in 2011, Art-Invest Real Estate Funds received regulatory approval from BaFin in 2012 to launch and manage institutional real estate funds. As of 31 December 2025, the company managed approximately €7.2 billion of equity across 26 institutional investment vehicles, supported by a team of around 80 employees.
