Cugo Gran Macina Grand Harbour in Malta officially opens!

IBB Hotel Collection, a subsidiary of Von der Heyden Group, an international recognised developer and investor in bespoke Hotel developments, on May 3, 2018 celebrated the opening of the legendary Macina as Cugó Gran Macina Grand Harbour. This signals the arrival of a new home for visitors seeking a new-world charm in one of Malta’s historical and walled cities, Senglea, which forms part of the famous three-cities opposite the capital of Valletta

The opening ceremony was held on the property’s rooftop event venue, The Sheer Bastion, which unfolds breath-taking views along with a sweep of history dating back to the 16th century and hosted many dignitaries from Malta and abroad, among others Malta’s honourable Prime Minister – Dr Joseph Muscat.

Built in 1554 by the Knights of St. John, Macina has been one of the Grand Harbour’s most renowned landmarks, deriving its name ‘Macina’ (originally ‘macchina’) from the large sheer crane structure, used to hoist masts and other heavy cargo, which was eventually dismantled during the British period in 1864.

The Cugó Gran Macina Grand Harbour has 21 rooms and each them has its own unique design, moulded according to the design of the bastion. The furniture is mostly modern, but there are some quirky additions – such as a basin with spectacular views overlooking the Grand Harbour.

Cugó Gran Macina is also the first member of Design Hotels in Malta – a select group of boutique and design-luxury driven hotels around the world and forms part of SPG´s worldwide loyalty program.

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IBB celebrates opening of legendary Macina in a new avatar

IBB Hotel Collection, an international leader in bespoke developments, celebrated the opening of the legendary Macina as Cugó Gran Macina Grand Harbour, signaling the arrival of a new home for visitors seeking a new-world charm in one of Malta’s historical and walled cities, Senglea.

Cugó Gran Macina is also the first member of Design Hotels in Malta. The star-studded opening ceremony was held on the property’s rooftop event venue, The Sheer Bastion, which unfolds breathtaking views along with a sweep of history dating back to the 16th century. IBB Hotel Collection Chairman Sven von der Heyden welcomed the Prime Minister of Malta Joseph Muscat and host of dignitaries from Malta and abroad.

Sven von der Heyden said: ”We are honoured to be part of the Macina story, which historically contributed to Senglea’s title ‘Citta’ Invicta’ (Unconquered City). After 40,000 total man hours and a multimillion euro investment on restoration and rehabilitation, it is a great feeling to see such an iconic 16 th -century building come to life again for people to experience and be another step closer to being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.”

Cugó Gran Macina Grand Harbour, located in Senglea’s iconic Macina Bastion, enjoyed a soft opening in December 2017 and now, after an 18-month renovation, all the 21 fully-appointed suites are open to guests. The IBB Hotel Collection, operates hotels under lease, management and franchise contracts with three different own-brands: Cugó Gran, IBB Hotel and IBB Blue Hotel.

Vladimir Saal, CEO of IBB Hotel Collection, said: “IBB opened four hotels during the last 12 months, but nothing can be compared to the passion and the attention to detail that was necessary for the opening of this new gem of our hotel collection. We are very proud of the transformation process of this important development project at Grand Harbour. Now we can fully concentrate on the opening of our new IBB Hotel Valletta Merkanti adjacent to Suq tal-Belt.”

Built in 1554, during the reign of Grand Master Claude de la Sengle, Macina has been one of the Grand Harbour’s most renowned landmarks, deriving its name ‘Macina’ (originally ‘macchina’) from the large sheer crane structure, used to hoist masts and other heavy cargo, which was eventually dismantled during the British period in 1864. Today, the Cugó Gran Macina is aiming high by aspiring to be a landmark of a different class: a luxury boutique accommodation that will be a showpiece on the historic Cottonera seafront.

More than 500 invited guests peered from The Sheer Bastion which features unique panoramic views of Valletta and the Three Cities. The venue is part of the Hammett’s Collection of the eponymous Chris Hammett, a 24-time award winning restaurateur. It can host up to 1,000 guests standing or 300 seated in a spectacular setting and is likely to become Malta’s foremost destination for corporate meetings, weddings, and other celebrations.

Guests also experienced the history and transformation of the building via short films. A celebratory plaque was unveiled by the Prime Minister in the presence of Chairman, CEO and other senior IBB officials.

IBB Hotel Collection is a subsidiary of Von der Heyden Group, a Valletta-based real estate development, investment and group of hotels, with special interest in redevelopment projects.

Currently operating 11 hotels in Germany, Poland and Spain, the hotel collection has ambitious growth plans for the upcoming years.

Source: www.livenewsmalta.com

Macina officially opens as all-suite hotel

IBB Hotel Collection on Thursday celebrated the opening of the legendary Macina as Cugó Gran Macina Grand Harbour in Senglea.

Cugó Gran Macina is also the first member of Design Hotels in Malta.

The opening ceremony was held on the property’s rooftop event venue, The Sheer Bastion, part of the Hammett’s Collection of the eponymous Chris Hammett, a 24-time award winning restaurateur.

The 16th century building required 40,000 total man hours and a multimillion euro investment on restoration and rehabilitation to turn it into a hotel offering 21 suites, which chairman Sven von Heyden said had brought it “another step closer to being a UNESCO World Heritage Site”.

Built in 1554, during the reign of Grand Master Claude de la Sengle, Macina has been one of the Grand Harbour’s most renowned landmarks, deriving its name ‘Macina’ (originally ‘macchina’) from the large sheer crane structure, used to hoist masts and other heavy cargo, which was eventually dismantled during the British period in 1864.

IBB Hotel Collection is a subsidiary of Von der Heyden Group, a Valletta-based real estate development, investment and group of hotels, which is now working on the new IBB Hotel Valletta Merkanti adjacent to Suq tal-Belt.

Source: www.timesofmalta.com

Inside The New Luxury Hotel Carved Into A Senglea Bastion

Malta’s newest luxury hotel officially launched last night, and it is unlike anything the country has yet to offer – with all the opulence of a snazzy hotel but carved inside a 16th century bastion in Senglea.

The building now housing the Cugo Gran Macina hotel was built in 1554 during the reign of Grand Master Claude de la Sengle, after whom Senglea is named. It was originally used to hoist masts and other heavy cargo onto ships docked in the Grand Harbour, and was later used as the headquarters of the Labour Party between the 1970s and the 1990s.

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat gave a light-hearted nod to this part of the building’s history when launching the hotel yesterday.
“I remember I was on one of my first dates with Michelle but needed to pop down to the Macina for a brief ten-minute meeting. Michelle agreed to come down with me, probably because she didn’t have a lift, but the ten-minute meeting ended up lasting an hour if not longer,” he said. “When I told my daughters this anecdote as we passed by the Macina, they asked me why I left mummy waiting inside a stuffy old room. Well, now I can tell them that I left her waiting inside a five-star hotel.”
The hotel is the work of the IBB Hotel Collection, owned by the von der Heyden business group.

“We are honoured to be part of the Macina story, which historically contributed to Senglea’s title ‘Citta Invicta’ (Unconquered City),” IBB Hotels chairman Sven von der Heyden said. “After 40,000 man hours and a multimillion euro investment on restoration and rehabilitation, it is a great feeling to see such an iconic 16th century building come to life again for people to experience and be another step closer to being a UNESCO world heritage site.”

There are only 21 rooms in the hotel, but each one has its own unique design and is moulded according to the design of the bastion. The furniture itself is mostly modern, but there are some quirky additions – such as a basin with spectacular views overlooking the Grand Harbour. Prices range from €250 to €400 a night.
Cugo Gran Macina is also the first Maltese member of Design Hotels – a select group of boutique and design-luxury driven hotels around the world

Source: www.lovinmalta.com

Second Major Lease in the Bavaria Towers: 5,400 SQM of office space leased to high-tech giant from Silicon Valley

Bavaria Towers still on course for success: high-tech giant from Silicon Valley leases 5,400 m² office space in the Blue Tower

• 10-year lease contract with an option to lease expansion space
• Smart and rapidly expanding US-based high-tech company
• Other lease contracts in final negotiation

Bavaria Towers is one of the most spectacular real estate projects in Munich and is on course for further success: the developer Bayern Projekt GmbH has recently concluded a new long-term lease for 5,400 m² lettable area in the property complex located in the east of the state capital. The lease with a US-based high-tech giant includes an option to lease expansion space. The IT company is headquartered in Silicon Valley, one of the most important locations in the IT and high-tech sector, and will relocate its Munich office to four floors in the Blue Tower at Bavaria Towers from February 2019, with an option to lease further space. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of graphics processors and micro chipsets. The letting was brokered by Colliers International. Sven Renz, Managing Director of the developer Bayern Projekt, is excited about the deal: “The development of Bavaria Towers is one of Germany’s most visionary real estate projects under the mission statement ‘tomorrow starts today’. The fact that a high-growth high-tech company from Silicon Valley has selected the Blue Tower as the location for its Munich office is unequivocal proof of the attractiveness of the complex for the future-orientated IT sector, which lays great store by a pleasant and innovative working environment for its workforce, in view of the shortage of qualified staff.”

The new tenant in Bavaria Towers is one of the world’s leading high-tech companies, specialising in graphics processors and micro chipsets, which has recently firmly positioned itself in the fields of artificial intelligence, gaming and components for autonomous cars. The deal is the second major lease to be concluded over the last few weeks and is the most recent success story surrounding the landmark project. Bavaria Towers comprises a total of 62,000 m² lettable area in three office towers plus a hotel high-rise with 15,600 m², known as the White Tower. The buildings are between 46 m and 84 m high and are an impressive addition to the skyline of the Bavarian state capital. Bayern Projekt says that the marketing of the property is on a roll: “We have a large number of serious enquiries from tenants looking to lease our complex, and as construction progresses the project is becoming ever more visible and highly sought-after on the Munich property market. We are sure to announce further major lettings to anchor tenants over the next few weeks”, explains Markus Turrek, commercial project leader and signing officer at Bayern Projekt GmbH.

The investor Von der Heyden Group is also delighted with the current project status: “We are now on the home straight towards the completion of Bavaria Towers and the conclusion of the second major lease contract is a decisive milestone in the 12-year history of this extraordinary project”, says Sven von der Heyden, Chairman of Von der Heyden Group. “We are very confident that we will let the remaining space in the upper floors during the course of the next few months and I would already like to extend my thanks on behalf of all the owners to the teams at Bayern Projekt GmbH and Colliers International Deutschland GmbH for the very successful collaboration.”

Bavaria Towers redefine Munich’s East
Building works on Munich’s new premium property are proceeding according to plan, and the internal fit-out and installation of technical building services are already at an advanced stage. The €380 million building complex at the corner of Einsteinstrasse/ Prinzregentenstrasse will not only be one of Munich’s largest development projects but will also visually redefine the eastern gateway to the city centre. The initiator of Bavaria Towers is Bayern Projekt GmbH, which is developing the project after over 10 years of preliminary works and planning together with the investors Von der Heyden Group and Zurich Gruppe Deutschland. Completion is planned for year-end 2018.

Former Finance Minister joins VDH Group Management Board

The Von der Heyden Group is expanding and consolidating its central operations in Malta.

Von der Heyden Group, a high-quality niche player in the European real estate market, has announced new appointments in line with its further expansion and the consolidation of its central operations in Malta.

Former Finance Minister Tonio Fenech joins the Management Board of TIMAN Investments Holdings. Mr Fenech played a key role in driving forward Malta’s economic development.

Meanwhile, Bob Rottinghuis, who has dedicated 10 years as a consultant to the Group before his role as Chief Operating Officer in 2016 and who was fundamental in configuring the success of the €25 million bond issue in Malta in 2017, assumes the role of Group Chief Executive Officer.

Both appointments came into effect on 1st January 2019.

The new appointments will enable Group Chairman Sven von der Heyden and Managing Director Javier Errejón Sainz de la Maza to concentrate on further strengthening its four pillars of business, expanding them into new markets and seizing new opportunities.

Mr von der Heyden, said: “We look back on thirty extraordinary years with many landmark projects which have led us to where we are today, starting from zero back in 1989. Over the years, we have built a team of almost 400 people who contribute at all levels to the continuing success of our Group in our real estate investments and developments, our hotel group IBB Hotel Collection, as well as in our alternative investments.”

The Von der Heyden Group is undergoing the finalisation of Munich’s largest development project Bavaria Towers, having recently signed various 10 year lease contracts for the state of the art project with a total investment value of €180 million. In addition, VDHG has completed the hotel IBB Dlugi Targ in Gdansk, Poland – another hotel for the IBB Hotel Collection which has been highly successful since its launch.
In 2019, the Group plans to invest in Ukraine and the Maldives, although the due diligence phase is still ongoing.

Source: www.maltachamber.org.mt

Tonio Fenech joins TIMAN Investment board Von der Heyden Group announces new CEO

Former Finance Minister Tonio Fenech has joined the management board of TIMAN Investment Holdings, a subsidiary of the Malta-based high-end real estate player Von der Heyden Group.

The new appointment is one of two which the board made at the turn of the year, with Bob Rottinghuis also assuming the role of Group Chief Executive Officer within the group.

Mr Rottinghuis spent a decade as a consultant to the group before becoming its Chief Operating Officer in 2016, and was fundamental in the group’s €25 million bond issue in Malta in 2017.

In a statement, the group said that the new appointments “will enable Group Chairman Sven von der Heyden and Managing Director Javier Errejón Sainz de la Maza to concentrate on further strengthening its four pillars of business, expanding them into new markets and seizing new opportunities.”

The group is currently finalising Bavaria Towers, Munich’s largest development project, and has completed the hotel IBB Dlugi Targ in Gdansk, Poland.

Mr Sven von der Heyden, said: “Over the years, we have built a team of almost 400 people who contribute at all levels to the continuing success of our Group in our real estate investments and developments, our hotel group IBB Hotel Collection, as well as in our alternative investments.”

In December 2018, Von der Heyden Group moved its corporate offices from Valletta to a new state of the art office in the 14 East tower building in Gzira.

Source: Times of Malta

Von der Heyden Group announces new appointments in line with the further expansion of the Group and consolidation of central operations in Malta

Von der Heyden Group, a high-quality niche player on the European Real Estate Market, has announced new appointments in line with the further expansion of the Group and consolidation of central operations in Malta.

Bob Rottinghuis, will assume the role of Group Chief Executive Officer. Having dedicated 10 years as a consultant to the Group before taking on his role as Chief Operating Officer in 2016, Mr Rottinghuis was fundamental in configuring the successful 25-million-euro bond issued in Malta in 2017. In addition, Tonio Fenech, former Finance Minister of Malta until 2013, will join the Management Board of TIMAN Investments Holdings. Mr Fenech was responsible with his fellow cabinet members, for Malta’s successful economic development during his ten-year tenure and laying the grounds for today’s economic unprecedented boom. Both appointments came into effect on 1st January 2019.

                        
Bob Rottinghuis                                                                   Tonio Fenech

The new appointments will enable Group Chairman Sven von der Heyden and Javier Errejón Sainz de la Maza as Managing Director to concentrate on further enhancing its four pillars of business, expanding them into new markets and seizing new opportunities.

The year 2019 marks the Von der Heyden Group’s 30-year anniversary in Europe.

Von der Heyden Group Chairman, Sven von der Heyden: ‘We look back on three incredible decades with many landmark projects which have led us to where we are today, starting from zero back in 1989. We are very proud to have a team of almost 400 people who contribute at all levels to the continuing success of our Group in our real estate investments and developments, our hotel group IBB Hotel Collection as well as in our alternative investments’

In December 2018, the Group has moved its corporate offices from Valletta to a new state of the art office in the 14 East tower building in Gzira, Malta.

About the Von der Heyden Group

Von der Heyden Group (VDHG) is a high-quality niche player on the European Real Estate Market and has been successfully developing Class A Office buildings and Hotels in central and strategic locations in Malta, Germany, Poland and Spain.

The Group is commonly known for its high-end finishes and quality, and at all times achieved record prices for its award-winning projects, when sold.

In March 2017, the Group, through its special purpose vehicle Von der Heyden Group Finance plc, has issued a €25 million bond which is listed on the Malta Stock Exchange. It was the most traded bond in terms of number of transactions during the year 2018.

The Von der Heyden Group is undergoing the finalization of Munich’s largest development project Bavaria Towers, having recently signed various 10 year lease contracts for the state of the art project with a total investment value of €180 million. In addition, VDHG has completed the hotel IBB Dlugi Targ in Gdansk, Poland – another hotel for the IBB Hotel Collection which has been highly successful since its launch. Furthermore in Poznan, Poland, the Group is planning the Andersia Silver project for around Euro 110 million, which however will only be tackled in a more favourable environment.

With 30 years sound experience and continuing presence on European markets, VDHG enjoys the trust of international financial institutions, funds and big market players, as well as embassies, governmental institutions and cities. The Von der Heyden Group, have since 1989 recorded an investment program, impending acquisitions and developments with a value of over half a billion euro.

In 2019, the Group plans to invest in Ukraine and the Maldives, although the due diligence phase is still ongoing.

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New appointments at Von der Heyden Group

Von der Heyden Group, a high-quality niche player in the European real estate market, has announced new appointments in line with its further expansion and the consolidation of its central operations in Malta. This year marks the Von der Heyden Group’s 30- year anniversary in Europe.

Bob Rottinghuis, who has dedicated 10 years as a consultant to the Group before his role as Chief Operating Officer in 2016 and who was fundamental in configuring the success of the €25 million bond issue in Malta in 2017, assumes the role of Group Chief Executive Officer.

In addition, Tonio Fenech joins the Management Board of TIMAN Investments Holdings. Serving as Finance Minister of Malta till 2013, Mr Fenech played a key role in driving forward Malta’s economic development. Both appointments came into effect on 1 st January 2019.

The new appointments will enable Group Chairman Sven von der Heyden and Managing Director Javier Errejón Sainz de la Maza to concentrate on further strengthening its four pillars of business, expanding them into new markets and seizing new opportunities.

Sven von der Heyden, said: “We look back on thirty extraordinary years with many landmark projects which have led us to where we are today, starting from zero back in 1989. Over the years, we have built a team of almost 400 people who contribute at all levels to the continuing success of our Group in our real estate investments and developments, our hotel group IBB Hotel Collection, as well as in our alternative investments.”

In December 2018, Von der Heyden Group moved its corporate offices from Valletta to a new state of the art office in the 14 East tower building in Gzira.

Von der Heyden Group (VDHG) is a high-quality niche player on the European Real Estate Market and has been successfully developing Class A Office buildings and Hotels in central and strategic locations in Malta, Germany, Poland and Spain. The Group is commonly known for its high-end finishes and quality, and at all times achieved record prices for its award-winning projects, when sold.

Since March 2017, the Group through its special purpose vehicle Group Von der Heyden Group Finance plc has €25 million bonds in issue and is listed on the Malta Stock Exchange. It was the most traded bond in in terms of number of transactions during 2018.

The Von der Heyden Group is undergoing the finalization of Munich’s largest development project Bavaria Towers, having recently signed various 10 year lease contracts for the state of the art project with a total investment value of €180 million. In addition, VDHG has completed the hotel IBB Dlugi Targ in Gdansk, Poland – another hotel for the IBB Hotel Collection which has been highly successful since its launch.

Furthermore in Poznan, Poland, the Group is planning the Andersia Silver project for around Euro 110 million, which however will only be tackled in a more favourable environment.

With 30 years sound experience and continuing presence on European markets, VDHG enjoys the trust of international financial institutions, funds and big market players, as well as embassies, governmental institutions and cities. The Von der Heyden Group, have since 1989 recorded an investment program, impending acquisitions and developments with a value of over half a billion euro.

In 2019, the Group plans to invest in Ukraine and the Maldives, although the due diligence phase is still ongoing.

Source: www.livenewsmalta.com

New appointments at Von der Heyden Group in line with its expansion and consolidation of central operations in Malta

Von der Heyden Group, a high-quality niche player on the European real estate market, has announced new appointments in line with its further expansion of its  central operations in Malta. This year marks the Von der Heyden Group’s 30-year anniversary in Europe.

Mr Bob Rottinghuis, who has dedicated 10 years as a consultant to the Group before his role as Chief Operating Officer in 2016 and who was fundamental in configuring the successful €25 million bond issue in Malta in 2017, assumes the role of Group Chief Executive Officer. In addition, Mr Tonio Fenech joins the Management Board of TIMAN Investments Holdings. Serving as Finance Minister of Malta till 2013, Mr Fenech payed key role in driving forward Malta’s economic development.  Both appointments came into effect on 1st January 2019.

The new appointments will enable Group Chairman Sven von der Heyden and Managing Director Javier Errejón Sainz de la Maza to concentrate on further strengthening its four pillars of business, expanding them into new markets and seizing new opportunities.

Mr Sven von der Heyden said: ‘We look back on thirty extraordinary years with many landmark projects which have led us to where we are today, starting from zero back in 1989. Over the years, we have built a team of almost 400 people who contribute at all levels to the continuing success of our Group in our real estate investments and developments, our hotel group IBB Hotel Collection as well as in our alternative investments’

In December 2018, Von der Heyden Group moved its corporate offices from Valletta to a new state of the art office in the 14 East tower building in Gzira.

About the Von der Heyden Group

Von der Heyden Group (VDHG) is a high-quality niche player on the European Real Estate Market and has been successfully developing Class A Office buildings and Hotels in central and strategic locations in Malta, Germany, Poland and Spain. The Group is commonly known for its high-end finishes and quality, and at all times achieved record prices for its award-winning projects, when sold.

Since March 2017, the Group, through its special purpose vehicle Von der Heyden Group Finance plc, has issued a €25 million bonds in issue and its listed on the Malta Stock Exchange. It was the most traded bond in terms of number of transactions during the year 2018.

The Von der Heyden Group is undergoing the finalization of Munich’s largest development project Bavaria Towers, having recently signed various 10 year lease contracts for the state of the art project with a total investment value of €180 million. In addition, VDHG has completed the hotel IBB Dlugi Targ in Gdansk, Poland – another hotel for the IBB Hotel Collection which has been highly successful since its launch. Furthermore in Poznan, Poland, the Group is planning the Andersia Silver project for around Euro 110 million, which however will only be tackled in a more favourable environment.

With 30 years sound experience and continuing presence on European markets, VDHG enjoys the trust of international financial institutions, funds and big market players, as well as embassies, governmental institutions and cities. The Von der Heyden Group, have since 1989 recorded an investment program, impending acquisitions and developments with a value of over half a billion euro.
In 2019, the Group plans to invest in Ukraine and the Maldives, although the due diligence phase is still ongoing.

Source: The Malta Independent 11.01.2019

New appointments in line with its expansion and consolidation of central operations

Von der Heyden Group, a high-quality niche player on the European real estate market, has announced new appointments in line with its further expansion and consolidation of its  central operations in Malta. This year marks the Von der Heyden Group’s 30-year anniversary in Europe. Mr Bob Rottinghuis, who has dedicated 10 years as a consultant to the Group before his role as chief operating officer in 2016 and who was fundamental in configuring the success of the €25 million bond issue in Malta in 2017, has assumed the role of Group chief executive officer. In addition, Mr Tonio Fenech joins the Management Board of TIMAN Investments Holdings. Serving as Finance Minister of Malta till 2013, Mr Fenech payed key role in driving forward Malta’s economic development.  Both appointments came into effect on 1st January 2019.The new appointments will enable Group chairman Sven von der Heyden and managing director Javier Errejón Sainz de la Maza to concentrate on further strengthening its four pillars of business, expanding them into new markets and seizing new opportunities.

‘We look back on 30 extraordinary years with many landmark projects which have led us to where we are today, starting from zero back in 1989″, Mr Sven von der Heyden said. “Over the years, we have built a team of almost 400 people who contribute at all levels to the continuing success of our Group in our real estate investments and developments, our hotel group IBB Hotel Collection as well as in our alternative investments’.

In December 2018, Von der Heyden Group moved its corporate offices from Valletta to a new state of the art office in the 14 East tower building in Gzira.

Von der Heyden Group is a high-quality niche player on the European real estate market and has been successfully developing Class A Office buildings and hotels in central and strategic locations in Malta, Germany, Poland and Spain. The Group is commonly known for its high-end finishes and quality, and at all times achieved record prices for its award-winning projects, when sold.

Source: Times of Malta
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Von der Heyden Group announces multi-million investments in Ukraine and new appointments in line with the further expansion of the Group

Von der Heyden Group, a leading high-quality niche player on the European Real Estate market recording impending acquisitions and developments with a value of over half a billion euro, has announced multi-million investments in Ukraine. The group, renowned for creating landmark Class A office buildings and Hotels and in achieving record prices for its award-winning projects, plans to invest between 50-100 million US dollars in Kyiv and Lviv in the coming three years after finalising currently ongoing due diligence on various assets. The Group, with extensive experience of being a first mover in upcoming markets, would invest its own funds as well as that of third parties.

Von der Heyden Group is undergoing the finalization of Munich’s largest development project Bavaria Towers, having recently signed various 10-year lease contracts for the state of the art project with a total investment value of €180 million. In addition, the group is recording a successful return on investment in its recently completed, historical addition to its subsidiary 13-hotel hospitality group IBB Hotel Collection, IBB Dlugi Targ in Gdansk, Poland. The Group is also planning the final development phase for Poznań’s highest building Andersia Silver, with an investment value of Euro 110 million.

Von der Heyden Group, has announced new appointments in line with the further expansion of the Group into new markets and consolidation of central operations in Malta. Mr Bob Rottinghuis, who has dedicated 10 years as a consultant to the Group before his role as Chief Operating Officer in 2016, assumes the role of Group Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Rottinghuis was fundamental in configuring a €25 million bond issue in Malta in 2017 for the group, recorded as the most traded bond in terms of number of transactions during the year 2018. In addition, Tonio Fenech, former Finance Minister of Malta until 2013, has joined the Management Board of TIMAN Investments Holdings. Mr Fenech was responsible with his fellow cabinet members, for Malta’s successful economic development during his ten-year tenure and laying the grounds for today’s economic unprecedented boom.

The year 2019 marks the Von der Heyden Group’s 30-year anniversary in Europe.

Von der Heyden Group Chairman, Sven von der Heyden:

‘We look back on three incredible decades with many landmark projects which have led us to where we are today, starting from zero back in 1989. We are very proud to have a team of almost 400 people who contribute at all levels to the continuing success of our Group in our real estate investments and developments, our hotel group IBB Hotel Collection as well as in our alternative investments. We look forward to two new developments in Ukraine this year, marking our expansion into a 5th market beyond Germany, Poland, Spain and Malta, and in contributing to the country’s further growth and development.’

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