Douwe Vermeulen

Douwe Vermeulen is a senior professional in the real estate and asset management industry, currently serving as the Director of Asset Management in Real Estate & Private Markets at UBS.12 His role focuses on the European Investment Management team, where he is responsible for acquisitions, management, and dispositions of various real estate assets, including office, retail, and logistics properties.1

Career at UBS

Vermeulen joined UBS in October 2017 when he was appointed as a Director for the Benelux region in the Real Estate & Private Markets (REPM) business.45 Based in Amsterdam, his initial responsibilities included supporting both asset management and transaction activities, with a mandate to grow UBS's real estate portfolio in the Benelux market.4

Areas of Expertise

As part of his role at UBS, Douwe Vermeulen:

• Focuses on the European Investment Management team
• Handles acquisitions, management, and dispositions of real estate assets
• Specializes in various property types, including office, retail, and logistics
• Supports asset management and transaction activities
• Works on growing UBS's real estate portfolio, particularly in the Benelux region

Career Progression

Vermeulen has shown steady progression in his career at UBS:

• Initially joined as Director for the Benelux region in REPM (2017)
• Later became Head of Investment Management for Belgium, Netherlands & Nordics3
• Currently holds the position of Director in Asset Management for Real Estate & Private Markets

His appointment was part of UBS Asset Management's strategy to strengthen its presence in the Benelux real estate market, leveraging his expertise to drive success in the real estate and private markets sector.6