CBRE Finland Announces Strategic Changes to Its Senior Management Team

CBRE Finland, a leading company in commercial real estate services and investment advice in the Finnish market, is pleased to announce new assignments for several of its senior leaders in Finland, effective March 18th. 

The company has appointed Juhani Hiippavuori, formerly Head of Property Management, as Senior Director, Business Development. In his new role, Juhani will bring a more structured approach to business development for tangible assets and portfolios with property management as a core while continuing as senior leader in the Property Management business unit for our existing clients and teams. 

Juhani Hiippavuori, Senior Director, Business Development:
“I am excited about the opportunity to expand further and develop our business at Property Management and the wider business in this new role.”

Krista Ruigendijk has been appointed Head of Property Management. Krista has previously served as Head of Advisory & Transaction – Multi-Sector, creating excellent client outcomes within sectors other than the office. Leena Braxenholm’s Retail leasing and Tom Lång’s Big Box services will continue to report to Krista and to work in close collaboration with Property Management.

Krista Ruigendijk, Head of Property Management:
“I am thrilled to take on the new opportunity as Head of Property Management. With my experience in creating excellent client outcomes in various sectors, I’m excited to work collaboratively with Juhani and the Property management team. Together, we will drive growth and excellence in property management efforts.”

Niko Penttinen will assume full responsibility for the Advisory & Transactions business line now that the Advisory & Transactions Multi-Sector and Office units will merge into one. Consequently, Jouko Lehtonen’s Industrial & Logistics team and Niklas Wiik’s Sustainability services team will report to Niko going forward. The hotel team joins forces with the Residential Investment Properties team to form a more holistic Living & Hotels team under Linda Anttila’s leadership in Capital Markets.

Niko Penttinen, Head of Advisory and Transactions:
"I am excited to take on this new role and eagerly look forward to making a significant impact. The Industrial & Logistics and ESG teams have been performing exceptionally well under the guidance of Jouko and Niklas. With our newly organized structure, we can better assist our occupier and investor clients in addressing today's complex business challenges."

CBRE Finland remains dedicated to providing its clients with superior service and innovative solutions, and these changes to the senior management team are a testament to the company's commitment to excellence and leadership in the global commercial real estate market. The newly appointed leaders are expected to play a pivotal role in driving CBRE's strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of excellence and client-centric service.

Siri Tulikoura, Managing Director of CBRE Finland, expressed confidence in the new appointments, stating, "As our clients’ needs evolve, we need to do so as well. These changes allow us to provide more comprehensive services to our clients. I am delighted to see our seniors take on new challenges to leverage their experience and strengths to bring a fresh perspective into our various client solutions and business segments.”

For further information, please contact:
Siri Tulikoura