Nikolaos Thomas heads Fund Operations at GARBE Institutional Capital

GARBE Institutional Capital expands its fund platform: Nikolaos Thomas strengthens the team of the vertically integrated investment manager and developer as Head of Fund Operations. In this newly created position, he will be responsible for the operational fund management of the company’s pan-European platform. Nikolaos Thomas will work with GARBE Institutional Capital’s institutional clients and serve as a touch point for Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs). His tasks include the structuring of German and Luxembourg fund products as well as the coordination of tax and regulatory measures. He reports to Managing Director Thomas Kallenbrunnen.

Nikolaos Thomas joins GARBE Institutional Capital from Helaba Invest where he worked in various positions since 2014. Most recently, he served as Director of Investment Services Real Assets. He gained extensive experience in the conception and management of funds, fund operation and reporting as well as in the field of investments and investment tax law.

The 46-year-old has more than 15 years of professional experience in the European real estate and alternative investments industry. He also holds a degree as a Certified Accountant as well as an international diploma in International Finance Reporting from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ASSA) in London.

Thomas Kallenbrunnen, says: “We will continue to professionalise and internationalise our fund platform. Niko has proven his skills in designing and implementing efficient processes. He has the right skill set to bolster the further development of our strategic goals.”