Peach Property Group appoints Stefanie Koch as COO
Peach Property Group AG has announced the appointment of Stefanie Koch as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Member of the Executive Management, effective March 15, 2025. The company is taking significant steps in its transformation strategy, with targeted personnel changes aimed at strengthening its operational capabilities and market position.
With over 15 years of leadership experience in the real estate sector, Stefanie Koch brings expertise in real estate management, process optimization, and digital transformation. In her new role, she will focus on enhancing the company’s operational performance, as well as overseeing its IT and digital infrastructure. By integrating technology-driven solutions with operational excellence, she aims to drive cost efficiency and profitability growth. Prior to joining Peach Property Group, Koch served as Principal at Ritterwald Consulting, leading mandates in restructuring, digitalization, and automation. She was previously Managing Director at Deutsche Wohnen Immobilien Management GmbH, where she managed a portfolio of 165,000 residential and commercial units and played a key role in strategic portfolio management and digitalization initiatives.
In addition to Koch’s appointment, Peach Property Group has named Dr. Holger Franz as General Representative of its German entities, further strengthening its extended Management Board. A qualified lawyer with extensive leadership experience in real estate and financial sectors, Franz has specialized in real estate transactions and financing throughout his career. He initially worked as a partner at an international law firm before holding senior positions in real estate and PropTech startups. Since joining Peach Property Group in mid-2024, he has played a key role in executing a major portfolio transaction and capital increase.
Commenting on these appointments, Michael Zahn, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Peach Property Group, emphasized the company’s commitment to operational excellence. “The appointment of Stefanie Koch as COO underlines our dedication to elevating the efficiency and service quality of our Group. Her expertise in digital transformation and operational process optimization will significantly enhance Peach Property Group’s customer orientation and market competitiveness. She embodies modern and efficient real estate management that aligns with the evolving demands of the industry. We are confident that with her leadership, we will strengthen our operational structures, improve profitability, and continue our successful trajectory.”
Expressing enthusiasm about her new role, Stefanie Koch stated, “I am excited about this new challenge and look forward to working with the entire team to optimize operational processes, increase letting performance, and reduce vacancy rates. My focus is on integrating digital solutions with efficient workflows. A modern IT infrastructure will also provide valuable support to our employees, who are the face and key representatives of Peach Property Group.”
Gerald Klinck, CEO of Peach Property Group, highlighted the significance of these leadership changes. “With the appointments of Stefanie Koch as COO and Member of the Executive Management, and Holger Franz as General Representative, we are significantly strengthening our leadership team. Holger Franz’s role in our recent portfolio transaction and capital increase has been instrumental, and his extensive experience in real estate and financing transactions will be invaluable as we move forward with portfolio management and refinancing initiatives. I look forward to working with both colleagues and the entire Peach Property Group team as we implement our strategic plans.”
As of March 15, 2025, the Executive Management of Peach Property Group will consist of Gerald Klinck as CEO/CFO and Stefanie Koch as COO. Dr. Holger Franz will assume the role of General Representative for the company’s German entities, reinforcing Peach Property Group’s leadership in the evolving real estate landscape.
