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Kay Richter

Regional Coordination CREM
Beijing,CN

Summary

Accomplished Supervisor and Specialist in the field of Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM) focused on meeting client expectations and achieving company goals. Exceptional knowledge of cost-reduction methods and streamlining processes. Seeking to continue international experience or utilizing gained experience to enhance groups business in a leadership position.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Regional Coordination Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM)

Volkswagen China Investment Co., Ltd.
1 2022 - Current
  • Overseeing regional activities and operations of Volkswagen Group China
  • Lead and organize Governance for RECA department (policies, guidelines)
  • Managing Group Governance for Real Estate projects representing K-FPA (Group Real Estate & Asset Management in Germany)
  • Consulting business units & entities on CREM topics and projects in China
  • Development of Real Estate Business for the Group in China / Asia region
  • Supervise and coordinate work streams of 2 positions: Legislation Building Construction approvement, Sustainable Projects / Energy Consumption
  • Deputy Head of Department Real Estate China / Asia (~45 positions within 4 teams).

Senior Project Manager / Controlling New Office Building Project

Volkswagen China Investment Co., Ltd.
04.2018 - 12.2021
  • Leading several projects and project teams in the field of real estate
  • Leading project controlling on office relocation project V-Space Beijing
  • Deputy Team leader Project Management since 09 / 2020 (~5 positions).

Business Development Manager and Key Account Manager

Volkswagen Immobilien GmbH
05.2017 - 03.2018
  • Active acquisition of projects within the group (VW, Audi, Skoda, Porsche)
  • Active acquisition of new customers within the group (MAN, VWN)
  • Contracting real estate projects for VW Immobilien GmbH
  • Mentor for apprentices in department (Tasks, Curriculum, Evaluation).

Corporate Real Estate Asset Manager

Volkswagen Immobilien GmbH
09.2013 - 04.2017
  • Leading Rental process – group owned dealerships (VW, Audi, Porsche)
  • Secure project set-up and financing within holding company Volkswagen Group Real Estate GmbH
  • Taking over role of property owner after land purchase
  • Key Account for customers and within VW Immobilien GmbH
  • Founding member of business unit Asset Management
  • Implementing process management system
  • Mentor for apprentices in department (Tasks, Curriculum, Evaluation).

Project Manager and Corporate Real Estate Asset Manager

Volkswagen Immobilien GmbH
05.2011 - 08.2013
  • Leading projects and project teams – real estate development (VW, Audi)
  • Leading Rental process – group owned dealerships (VW, Audi, Porsche)
  • Secure project set-up and financing within holding company Volkswagen Group Real Estate GmbH
  • Taking over role of property owner after land purchase
  • Key Account for customers and within VW Immobilien GmbH.

Real Estate Consulting and Support

Volkswagen AG
09.2011 - 03.2012
  • Consulting Committee process (VAI) for real estate projects – international
  • Support on implementing real estate asset database READ - international.

Trainee

Volkswagen Immobilien GmbH
11.2009 - 04.2011
  • Supporting real estate development projects – group owned dealerships
  • Leading Rental process – group owned dealerships (VW, Audi, Porsche)
  • Secure project set-up and financing within holding company Volkswagen Group Real Estate GmbH
  • Supporting role of property owner after land purchase
  • Key Account for customers and within VW Immobilien GmbH.

Education

Certified Real Estate Asset Manager (DIA) -

University of Freiburg
09.2015 - 05.2015

Diploma in Real Estate Management / Dipl. Immobilienwirt - undefined

University of applied Science
09.2004 - 04.2010

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University of Chemnitz
09.2003 - 05.2004

General qualification for university entrance (Abitur) - undefined

Gottfried Leibniz Gymnasium
08.1993 - 05.2002

Skills

    MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Outlook, Basic knowledge SAP, AutoCAD, DMS, MS Visio

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Chemnitz, Germany
  • Date of Birth: 04/14/83
  • Nationality: German

Accomplishments

  • Developed and implemented Real Estate Governance Model for the Region China over 9 controlled / non-controlled entities
  • Achieved 18 Mio. EUR (24%) savings over contract duration through market research and renegotiation of Audi China Building BJ rental contract
  • Achieved 14% cost savings (8 Mio. EUR) on Volkswagen Group China Headquarters Project through separate Change Order Process and transparent management of project financials of 58 Mio. EUR.
  • Successfully developed Audi R&D Center relocation project and secured 41 Mio. EUR funds on brand decision committees
  • Attended Business Leadership Qualification and passed Assessment Center Leadership unconditionally
  • As Department Deputy supervised team of 45 staff members
  • As Regional CREM Coordination supervised 2 staff member

Training

  • 11/2023, BLQ Program, ACL passed unconditionally
  • 12/2021, Enhance your Self-Awareness by DISC
  • 11/2021, Managing your Development & Growth
  • 08/2021, Conflict Management
  • 10/2020, Leading Project Team
  • 09/2020, Advanced Project Management
  • 08/2019, Assertiveness
  • 04/2019, Essential Project Management
  • 09/2017, Project steering and performance as per AHO
  • 04/2017, Real Estate Risk Management
  • 10/2015, Postgraduate study – Certified Real Estate Asset manager (DIA)
  • 10/2015, Business English C1
  • 02/2014, Corporate real estate tenancy laws
  • 10/2013, Real Estate know-how compact
  • 06/2013, Professional real estate management
  • 04/2013, Volkswagen DMS for administrators
  • 02/2013, Volkswagen DMS Basics
  • 12/2010, Time management compact
  • 09/2010, NLP in business – successful communication
  • 06/2010, Organization check: Fit for change / Change management
  • 05/2010, Work methods and work techniques
  • 02/2010, Calculations for decision making / Investment controlling

Interests

Music, Sports, Travel, Classic Cars,

Additional Information

Professional experience at Volkswagen China Project Mgt.:

Volkswagen China – Office Consolidation V-Space 58 Mio. EUR, ~50k sqm
Audi China – ACB Rental Extension 61 Mio. EUR, ~35k sqm
Audi China– ACB Seat Optimization ~1.400 Workstations
Audi Volkswagen Korea – Re-Location Warehouse Seoul ~30k sqm
Audi China – New R&D Office 41 Mio. EUR, ~7k sqm

Timeline

Senior Project Manager / Controlling New Office Building Project

Volkswagen China Investment Co., Ltd.
04.2018 - 12.2021

Business Development Manager and Key Account Manager

Volkswagen Immobilien GmbH
05.2017 - 03.2018

Certified Real Estate Asset Manager (DIA) -

University of Freiburg
09.2015 - 05.2015

Corporate Real Estate Asset Manager

Volkswagen Immobilien GmbH
09.2013 - 04.2017

Real Estate Consulting and Support

Volkswagen AG
09.2011 - 03.2012

Project Manager and Corporate Real Estate Asset Manager

Volkswagen Immobilien GmbH
05.2011 - 08.2013

Trainee

Volkswagen Immobilien GmbH
11.2009 - 04.2011

Diploma in Real Estate Management / Dipl. Immobilienwirt - undefined

University of applied Science
09.2004 - 04.2010

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University of Chemnitz
09.2003 - 05.2004

General qualification for university entrance (Abitur) - undefined

Gottfried Leibniz Gymnasium
08.1993 - 05.2002

Regional Coordination Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM)

Volkswagen China Investment Co., Ltd.
1 2022 - Current
Kay RichterRegional Coordination CREM