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FAQ: Vonovia's Executive Board Changes - New CDO Appointment and CHRO Contract Renewal
TL;DR
Vonovia gains competitive advantage by appointing Katja Wunschel, an experienced leader from RWE Renewables, to drive modular construction and development growth starting June 2026.
Vonovia's Supervisory Board appointed Katja Wunschel as CDO effective June 2026 after an induction period, while renewing CHRO Ruth Werhahn's contract early through September 2029.
These leadership appointments strengthen Vonovia's ability to develop modern, energy-efficient housing and maintain strong corporate culture, addressing housing needs and community responsibilities across Europe.
Katja Wunschel brings over 20 years of renewable energy experience from RWE to Vonovia's modular construction, highlighting cross-industry project management similarities.
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The Supervisory Board unanimously appointed Katja Wunschel as the new Chief Development Officer (CDO) and renewed the contract of CHRO Ruth Werhahn ahead of schedule until September 30, 2029.
Katja Wunschel has been CEO at RWE Renewables Europe & Australia GmbH since 2022, with over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, particularly in renewable energies. She previously held positions at Bayer Group, E.ON, and has extensive experience in project management, strategy, and implementing large investment projects.
She will join the company on April 1, 2026, and will take up her position on the Executive Board on June 1, 2026, following a two-month induction period.
She will succeed Daniel Riedl, who is leaving the Vonovia Board by mutual agreement on May 31, 2026.
The Supervisory Board believes her extensive experience in project management and implementing large investment projects, particularly in planning and implementing construction and development projects, will be valuable for Vonovia's development business, especially in modular construction and new housing development.
She expressed excitement about the new challenges at Vonovia and noted similarities between the energy and housing sectors in delivering multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standardization, which she sees as an exciting foundation for modular construction.
Her contract was renewed ahead of schedule until September 30, 2029, indicating the Supervisory Board's confidence in her leadership of Human Resources, Vonovia Technical Service, IT, and Central Services since October 2023.
These appointments ensure continuity in leadership, bring extensive project development experience to the company's growth strategy, and demonstrate confidence in current management while preparing for future development initiatives.
Vonovia is based in Bochum, Germany, and this announcement was made on December 9, 2025.
Curated from NewMediaWire
