Philipp Grosse

Philip Grosse serves as Chief Financial Officer of Vonovia SE, Europe's leading residential real estate company, since January 2022. Born in 1970, Grosse brings over 25 years of expertise in investment banking and real estate finance to his role. He holds responsibility for accounting, controlling, finance, valuation, portfolio controlling, and taxes across Vonovia's extensive portfolio. Grosse played a pivotal role in the successful integration of Deutsche Wohnen following Vonovia's €18 billion acquisition, one of Europe's largest real estate mergers. His strategic leadership during the transition period involved managing dual CFO responsibilities for both companies while executing complex financial integration processes. Prior to joining Vonovia, Grosse served as CFO of Deutsche Wohnen SE from 2016, where he oversaw corporate finance, treasury, accounting, tax, risk management, investor relations, and compliance. His investment banking career spanned 15 years (1997-2012) in Frankfurt and London, culminating as Managing Director and Head of Equity Capital Markets Germany & Austria at Credit Suisse. Under his financial stewardship, Vonovia executed a capital increase of approximately €8.1 billion to fund the Deutsche Wohnen acquisition, representing one of Europe's biggest rights issues for an acquisition since 2015. Grosse's expertise in capital markets, corporate finance, and real estate sector dynamics has been instrumental in positioning Vonovia as a leader in sustainable housing solutions and operational excellence. He is recognized for his analytical approach to financial strategy and his commitment to sustainable financing initiatives, including expanding Vonovia's green bond framework. His leadership style emphasizes transparency, strategic risk management, and stakeholder value creation in the rapidly evolving European residential real estate market.