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.
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
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.
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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Alexander Kortleve
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
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Alexandre Anspach
SENIOR PROJECT DEVELOPER
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Alice Baton
PROJECT MANAGER
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Alix Lefeuvre
PROJECT MANAGER
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Anouk Kortekaas
SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER
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Bart de Coster
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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Benoit Debelder
RISK OFFICER
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Bernard Coomans de Brachène
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
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Brent Van Hout
VALUATION MANAGER
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Catherine Bauwens
DIRECTOR BUILDING PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
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Catherine De Kock
MANAGEMENT ASSISTENT PM
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Charlotte Callebaut
SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR
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Christoph Van der Planken
PARTNER - COO
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Christophe le Polain
DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT
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Cigdem Sule
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
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Cindy Ying
DIRECTOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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Claudia Hoofdman
FINANCE MANAGER
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Claudia Tomczak
JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
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Danielle Bergsma
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL MANAGER
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Dayana Beltran
PROPERTY MANAGER
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Diederik Van Hoogevest
DIRECTOR TRANSACTIONS
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Edouard Boone
JUNIOR ANALYST
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Farah Belafkih
SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER
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Grayson Wells
PROPERTY MANAGER
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Gregoire Verhaegen
PROPERTY MANAGER
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Guilaume Duquesne
ASSISTENT PROJECT MANAGER
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Halil Batur
FINANCE MANAGER
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Jac Bressers
DIRECTOR
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Jacky van Galen Last
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL MANAGER
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Jan Henneau
SECRETARY GENERAL
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Jeremy Aters
ASSET MANAGER
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Jesse Duchateau
PROJECT MANAGER
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Joelle de Hertog
REAL ESTATE MANAGER
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Joeri Simmerman
TECHNICAL MANAGER
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Julie Watrin
PROPERTY MANAGER
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Laurence Mercier
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
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Laurent Withofs
DIRECTOR TECHNICAL
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Lies Taerwe
DIRECTOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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Louis Deschietere
COMMERCIAL MANAGER
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Marco Hengst
MANAGING DIRECTOR LOGISTICS
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Marie-Anne Proesmans
FINANCIAL ANALYST AIFM
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Martina La Manna
PROJECT MANAGER
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Miangindula Divine Muehule
ACCOUNTANT
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Muriel Lambotte
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING MANAGER - PERSONAL ADVISOR TO THE CEO
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Nicolas De Moor
PROJECT DEVELOPER
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Patrick Strobbe
SENIOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER
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Paul Wijling
PROPERTY MANAGER
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Philippe Leleoux
CONSULTANT
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Raphael Veratti
ASSET MANAGER
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Remon Rijndorp
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Renaud d'Argembeau
DIRECTOR - PARTNER
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René Mol
MANAGING DIRECTOR NETHERLANDS
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Richard Tetteroo
SENIOR TECHNICAL MANAGER
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Robert Rietbergen
DIRECTOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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Rose Coppieters de Gibson
LEGAL ADVISOR
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Sébastien Leclercq
MANAGING DIRECTOR ASSET MANAGEMENT
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Thomas Melching
ASSISTENT FINANCE MANAGER
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Tina Van Gasse
HR ADMIN
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Tom Hogerwerf
ASSISTENT TECHNICAL MANAGER
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Willem Aumann
PROJECT MANAGER
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Wim Appelmans
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
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Yousra El Atifi
JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
Yousra.ElAtifi@Whitewood.eu