Management
Norbert Hermanns
Norbert Hermanns, founder of Landmarken AG, established Stadtmarken GmbH as the group’s “family office” as early as 1987. From the very beginning, the company upheld clear values: economic, environmental, and social returns should always be given equal consideration and weight, and the concepts now enshrined in ESG criteria had long been deeply rooted in Stadtmarken’s philosophy. Building on these values, Norbert Hermanns laid the foundation for the company to operate in a forward-thinking, sustainable, and reliable manner.
In his work, Norbert Hermanns consistently combines idealism with pragmatism. He has a keen interest in urban planning and architectural quality, as well as in forward-looking neighborhood concepts, and he is driven above all by the combination of urban design, sophisticated architecture, and the opportunity to advance social development through projects. In all real estate matters, the focus is always on the tenant and other users—whether in office spaces, residential units, or technology centers, Stadtmarken manages its buildings with equal dedication for its tenants as for itself.
As the father of four adult children and grandfather of many grandchildren, investing in the future of cities—and thus our society—is particularly close to Norbert Hermanns’ heart, and he aims to continue dynamically expanding the Family Office’s portfolio. His commitment and steadfast values are also recognized within the industry: in 2019, he received the ULI Leadership Award for the real estate industry, and in May 2022, he was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Federal Foundation for Building Culture as an entrepreneur in the real estate sector.
