Rolf Buch

Rolf Eberhard Buch has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Management Board of Vonovia SE since 2013, transforming the company into Europe's largest residential real estate company. Born on April 2, 1965, in Weidenau near Siegen, Buch brings over three decades of executive leadership experience across diverse industries. Under his strategic leadership, Vonovia has achieved remarkable growth through the successful IPO of Deutsche Annington, its strategic rebranding to Vonovia, and landmark acquisitions including the €9 billion takeover of GAGFAH in 2015, which created Germany's largest residential property group. Buch led Vonovia's entry into Germany's prestigious DAX 30 index in 2015, cementing its position as a blue-chip corporation. His tenure has been marked by sustainable growth strategies, digital transformation initiatives, and a commitment to providing quality housing across Germany, Sweden, and Austria, managing a portfolio of approximately 535,000 apartments. Prior to joining the real estate sector, Buch spent 22 years at Bertelsmann, where he served in various leadership roles, ultimately becoming CEO of Arvato AG and member of the Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA Management Board. His strategic vision has positioned Vonovia as a leader in sustainable urban development and innovative property management, while his commitment to corporate governance and stakeholder value creation has earned him recognition as one of Germany's most influential business leaders.