Catella Appoints Rikke Lykke as New CEO and President
Investor - People | Apr 24, 2025 | Catella Real Estate AG
Catella Group has announced the appointment of Rikke Lykke as the new CEO and President, effective August 15, 2025. Lykke succeeds Daniel Gorosch, who has been acting CEO and President. The appointment reflects the Board's confidence in Lykke's extensive international management and investment experience within the realms where Catella operates. With her notable background in the real estate sector, having served in prominent positions such as CEO of DEAS Asset Management and board roles in various companies, Lykke is poised to further Catella's development as a pan-European property investment and advisory firm. Daniel Gorosch's contributions have been acknowledged by the Board. As Lykke prepares to take the helm, she emphasizes her commitment to accelerating Catella’s strategy and enhancing value for clients and investors.
Sectors
- Real Estate
- Investment Advisory
Geography
- Europe – Catella is a pan-European firm, and the new CEO appointment concerns leadership of the company's European operations.
Industry
- Real Estate – The article discusses the appointment of a new CEO at Catella, a leading European property investment and advisory firm.
- Investment Advisory – Catella operates within the investment advisory sector, providing guidance and strategies to investors and clients.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catella Group | Company | Target | A pan-European property investment and advisory firm. |
| Rikke Lykke | CEO and President | People | The appointed new CEO and President of Catella Group, with extensive experience in the real estate industry. |
| Daniel Gorosch | Former acting CEO and President | People | The acting CEO and President of Catella until the new appointment takes effect. |
| Sofia Watt | Chairman of the Board | People | Chairman of Catella's Board of Directors. |
| DEAS Asset Management | Former employer | Company | A company in the real estate sector where Rikke Lykke held the position of CEO. |
| PATRIZIA | Former employer | Company | A real estate investment manager where Rikke Lykke previously held senior positions. |