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Our team

Our team combines diverse expertise with a shared mission: to create real impact. Collaborative and forward-thinking, we drive every project with dedication and care.

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Our Leadership Team

Frédéric Van der Planken
CEO & Founding Partner

Frédéric Van der Planken is the founder and CEO of Whitewood Group, which he launched in 2008 after a career in investment and capital markets at CBRE. A trained lawyer, he brings a hands-on, values-driven approach

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Valérie Vermandel
CDO & Senior Partner

Valérie Vermandel is Chief Development Officer and Partner at Whitewood, leading sustainable building transformations since 2015. An architect by training, she focuses on circular design and ESG-driven development.

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Tobias Schwagten
CIO & Senior Partner

Tobias Schwagten is Chief Investment Officer and Partner at Whitewood, overseeing investment strategy and acquisitions since 2014. He leads capital deployment with a focus on long-term value and ESG alignment.

Three diverse backgrounds, one shared purpose, to shape real assets that truly deliver.

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