Catella appoints Otto Rompelman as Managing Director of Investment Management Benelux

Catella Investment Management Benelux (CIMB) has appointed Otto Rompelman as its new Managing Director, effective 1 April 2025. The appointment marks a significant leadership shift as the firm looks to expand its investment strategies and client base across the Benelux region.

With over 25 years of experience in real estate investment, finance, and fund management, Rompelman brings a wealth of industry expertise to CIMB. For the past eleven years, he successfully led Immo Finance B.V., the company he co-founded in 2013, providing strategic advisory services to European and American investors in the Benelux real estate sector. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with leading international real estate firms, specializing in strategy formation, investment structuring, asset management, and transaction advisory services.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Rompelman emphasized CIMB’s strong foundation and future growth potential. “I am excited to join Catella Investment Management Benelux and build on the team’s impressive achievements. Despite a challenging transaction market, CIMB has effectively managed its asset base, successfully completing developments, disposals, and acquisitions. I look forward to expanding our client portfolio beyond Catella’s internal funds to include international and local investors, while also introducing more value-add investment strategies.”

CIMB, a key investment platform within Catella Group, currently manages a €2 billion portfolio, overseeing 78 residential, commercial, and parking assets across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The firm serves approximately 6,800 tenant clients and has developed extensive expertise in cashflow-generating acquisitions, property development, and transformation projects, such as office-to-residential conversions.

In his new role, Rompelman will form the CIMB Management Team alongside Michiel Assendelft, Head of Asset Management, and Julia Strijp-Mulder, Head of Operations & HR. Timo Nurminen, Head of Investment Management at Catella Group, expressed confidence in Rompelman’s leadership, stating:

“Otto Rompelman brings the perfect mix of entrepreneurial mindset and industry expertise. His leadership will be instrumental in executing our growth strategy, expanding our external client base, and strengthening our position in the Benelux market.”

With this strategic appointment, Catella reaffirms its commitment to enhancing its investment management capabilities in the region, positioning CIMB for continued growth and innovation in the dynamic real estate sector.