MIDDLE EAST 2026 SPEAKER

Nikolai Walter, COO, Commercial, AroundTown

Nikolai Walter, COO, Commercial, AroundTown is speaking at Middle East's largest real estate tech event.

Bio:

Nikolai Walter is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of extensive experience in the real estate, finance, and investment sectors. In his current role as Chief Operating Officer for German Commercial at Aroundtown, he brings a wealth of leadership and operational expertise. Before joining Aroundtown, Nikolai was a Managing Director at Fortress Investment Group, where he was responsible for the asset management of their significant German commercial portfolio. His impressive career also includes various senior positions at the Deutsche Bank Group, notably serving as Head of Asset Management for Germany at DWS and as a Director. Earlier in his career, Nikolai was a Credit Officer for Large-Scale Loans (Großkredite) at Eurohypo. Nikolai holds an MBA and a degree in real estate economics. He completed his studies at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (1995-1999) and pursued further education at EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht (2002-2003).
Nikolai’s LinkedIn:
Nikolai Walter is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of extensive experience in the real estate, finance, and investment sectors. In his current role as Chief Operating Officer for German Commercial at Aroundtown, he brings a wealth of leadership and operational expertise. Before joining Aroundtown, Nikolai was a Managing Director at Fortress Investment Group, where he was responsible for the asset management of their significant German commercial portfolio. His impressive career also includes various senior positions at the Deutsche Bank Group, notably serving as Head of Asset Management for Germany at DWS and as a Director. Earlier in his career, Nikolai was a Credit Officer for Large-Scale Loans (Großkredite) at Eurohypo. Nikolai holds an MBA and a degree in real estate economics. He completed his studies at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (1995-1999) and pursued further education at EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht (2002-2003).

Bio:

AroundTown’s Website and LinkedIn:
Aroundtown is one of Europe’s largest real estate companies, listed on the MDAX and focused on income-generating, value-add properties in prime urban locations, primarily in Germany and the Netherlands. Its diversified portfolio includes office, residential, and hotel assets, managed by a team of specialists across the full real estate value chain. Known for its professional approach, tenant-focused services, and adaptability, Aroundtown is a trusted partner for long-term growth. The company is also a recognised sustainability leader, featured in major ESG indices such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and has received multiple EPRA Gold Awards for its transparent financial and sustainability reporting.
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