The Malta Independent on Sunday
New appointments at Von der Heyden Group
● Appointments in line with expansion and consolidation of 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. This year marks the Von der Heyden Group’s 30th anniversary in Europe.
Bob Rottinghuis, who dedicated 10 years as a consultant to the Group before his appointment 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 until 2013, Mr Fenech played a key role in driving forward Malta’s economic development. Both appointments came into effect on 1 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 30 extraordinary years with many landmark projects that 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 as well as our hotel group IBB Hotel Collection, and in our alternative investments.”
In December 2018, Von der Heyden Group moved its corporate offices from Valletta to a new state-ofthe-art office in the 14 East tower building in Gzira.