Covivio appoints Alexei Dal Pastro and Aude Grant as new deputy CEOs. Kullmann confirmed as CEO

Covivio’s Board of Directors has renewed Christophe Kullmann’s term as Chief Executive Officer for a period of four years, until the Annual General Meeting called to approve the financial statements for the 2030 financial year. “I am delighted by the Board’s renewed confidence in me and am pleased to be able to rely on a high-calibre team to continue implementing our strategic plan,” said Kullmann.

The Board of Directors has also decided, on the recommendation of the Chief Executive and following an assessment by the Remuneration and Appointments Committee, to appoint Alexei Dal Pastro, formerly CEO of the Italian and German offices, and Aude Grant, both as Deputy CEOs, succeeding Olivier Estève, whose term of office expires on 31 December 2026.

Dal Pastro, who will take up his new role on 1 January 2027, will also retain his current positions. Grant, meanwhile, will join Covivio on 21 September, specifically as Deputy CEO with responsibility for the office property business in France.
“These appointments,” the company explains in a statement, “confirm the continuity of Covivio’s European development strategy. Thanks to their complementary career paths, Alexei Dal Pastro and Aude Grant combine in-depth knowledge of the French market with proven experience in the Italian and German markets.”

“These appointments,” Dal Pastro explained to Il Sole 24 Ore, “form part of a succession planning process designed to ensure managerial continuity and prepare the Group’s future with confidence. The aim is to ensure a gradual handover of responsibilities, whilst at the same time making the most of internal talent and the skills developed over the years. In the role of Deputy CEO, I will have the opportunity to contribute even more actively to defining and implementing Covivio’s strategy at European level, drawing on the experience I have gained in international markets and further strengthening synergies and integration across the Group’s various markets. “I will continue to lead operations in Italia,” the manager continued, “a market that plays an increasingly important role in Covivio’s European development strategy, whilst also retaining responsibility for our operations in Germany.” “This new role,” concluded Dal Pastro, “also sends a strong signal of the attention the Group is paying to Italia and Milan, which over the years has established itself as one of the most dynamic and strategic platforms in the European portfolio. Milan’s proximity to the Group’s decision-making processes is further strengthened as a result.”