Universal Investment Group Enhances German Management Team

Universal Investment Group, a leader in fund and asset administration, has taken strategic steps to bolster its leadership team at its German Management Company (KVG) by promoting experienced managers from within its organization. Jochen Meyers, previously Group Head of Relationship Management, and Kurt Jovy, former Head of Real Estate at UI BVK KVG, have been appointed to the management team of Universal-Investment-Gesellschaft mbH. These appointments underline the company's commitment to future growth and focus on maintaining its significant influence in Germany, its core market. CEO Mathias Heiss highlighted the company's customer-centric approach, emphasizing the necessity of continuity in supporting asset managers and owners. The recent internal promotions are part of Universal's ambition to sustain development in real estate and client relationship fields, which are fundamental efforts overseen by the outgoing board member Axel Vespermann, who previously drove substantial fund volume increases. The company's German platform is the largest in the country, managing EUR 1.1 trillion in assets and continues to see robust net inflows amidst a competitive investment landscape.