MIPIM 2022 (21 MB)

Positions & Opinions
Is there a special deal, a exceptional customer
that you remember fondly?
Bwin. I was involved in the first lease in the
old stock exchange building in Börsegasse
and a few years into the expansion phase into
City Point in Marxergasse in the third district.
I was particularly proud of this deal. It is the
goal of every broker to be able to accompany
the customer over a more extended period of
time as a trusted broker.
How did the job changes within EHL come
about?
This was due to Michael Ehlmaier‘s management
style. He trusts his employees,
recognizes their potential and supports them
on their way. Over the years, I have always had
the support of EHL and have been able to grow
with our customers. I have always heard: We
believe in you. We will make it happen. Sensitive
leadership is what distinguishes Michael
Ehlmaier; recognizing when an employee is
ready to take the next career step.
So, I guess that answers the question about
your mentor?
I had many mentors at EHL, but Michael
Ehlmaier is my great role model, coach and
motivator. Personally, I think he hasn‘t changed
and his leadership style hasn‘t changed
in twenty years. He is still very demanding,
in touch with the latest trends and very well
informed. In addition, he has a great sense
of humour, even if situations that we have to
master are not always only pleasant.
Since you brought up emotions: Are you a
gut or head person?
Gut person to start with. When my head
matches my gut, I know I‘m on the right path
and have made the right decision. To make
the right decisions, gut feeling alone is not
enough. Numbers and facts are essential,
especially in our line of work. I see myself as a
communicative, open person, determined and
often impatient.
I try to address topics openly in the team,
love to work out the best solutions with my
colleagues. Even though I am often perceived
as very annoying, I know that it‘s worth
sticking with something - I don‘t give up
so easily professionally - but I do when I‘m
running. If something doesn‘t work perfectly,
it has to be readjusted. I myself come from
a family business - where you learn from an
early age the importance of a team, team spirit
and enjoyment of work.
Can you still remember your first lease
signing?
It was a 150-squre-meter lease in the Mariahilfer
Strasse during the dot.com phase. Michael
Ehlmaier and Wolfgang Scheibenpflug did the
big deals. I was incredibly proud that I could
close this deal on my own.
What has been the biggest challenge so
far?
You forget a lot and remember the good times
in life. Moving from my asset management
job to administration was certainly a challenge.
I was suddenly leading larger teams,
trying to understand the processes and
programs, it honestly took me some time to
come into my own. After six months, I now
feel very comfortable and have arrived to stay.
That was in the middle of last year?
August.
In the middle of the covid pandemic ...
Unfortunately, we all had to learn to deal
with the issues of the pandemic. In asset
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