Sonae Sierra has announced the appointment of Tobias Lagaly as the new Center Manager of the EUROPA-Galerie Saarbrücken, an inner-city shopping center managed on behalf of owner Union Investment.
Lagaly, who is originally from Saarbrücken, has over a decade of experience in center management, where he has been involved in the development and repositioning of multiple retail locations in southern Germany. He is also recognized in the industry for his work in event planning and activation concepts.
Christine Hager, Director of Property Management at Sonae Sierra in Germany, said that Lagaly’s familiarity with the Saarbrücken area and his industry experience will contribute to both operational and strategic management of the center.
Lagaly expressed enthusiasm about his new role, noting the opportunity to further develop the EUROPA-Galerie in his hometown and enhance its position as a shopping destination in Saarbrücken.
Tobias Lagaly succeeds Dennis Bastuck, who previously held the role of Center Manager at the EUROPA-Galerie. Sonae Sierra oversees administration, marketing, leasing, and project management for the property.