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Christophe Kullmann is the leading executive of Covivio, where he serves as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. He has spent his entire career in real estate, building a highly specialized profile at the crossroads of property investment, corporate finance, and listed-company management. Prior to joining Covivio, he served as Finance Director of Immobilière Batibail, a listed property company, from 1992 until its merger in 1999 with Gecina. He then held the same finance leadership role at Gecina. This early experience gave him a deep understanding of capital markets, balance-sheet management, and the operational realities of large-scale real estate platforms. He has led Covivio since 2001, making him one of the longest-serving chief executives in the European real estate sector. Under his leadership, the company has evolved into a major European real estate operator with activities spanning offices, hotels, and residential assets. His tenure has been characterized by a long-term, disciplined approach to portfolio management, value creation, and strategic allocation of capital. He has overseen Covivio’s gradual expansion and its adaptation to changing urban uses, with a strong emphasis on customer experience, asset quality, and the capacity to anticipate new market needs. Kullmann’s leadership style reflects a blend of financial rigor and sector expertise. He has helped position Covivio as a company able to combine complementary real estate know-how across different asset classes and geographies. The group’s strategy under his stewardship has focused on shaping future-oriented urban spaces and strengthening its European footprint while maintaining a selective investment discipline. Beyond Covivio, Christophe Kullmann is an influential figure in the French real estate industry. He is a founding member of the Palladio Foundation with Covivio and serves as Chairman of the Fédération des Entreprises Immobilières. These responsibilities highlight his broader contribution to the sector and his role in promoting long-term thinking around real estate, urban development, and sustainability. His career stands out for its continuity, technical depth, and strategic consistency.