In a significant leadership change, Growthpoint Properties, South Africa's largest real estate investment trust, has appointed Estienne de Klerk as its new Group CEO, effective July 1, 2026. De Klerk, who currently heads Growthpoint South Africa, brings 30 years of experience in the banking and property sectors.
The company also announced that José Snyders will become the new Group Chief Financial Officer starting January 1, 2026. Snyders is a Chartered Accountant with over two decades of experience in financial services and real estate. The current Group CEO, Norbert Sasse, will stay on until June 30, 2026, and the current Group Financial Director, Gerald Völkel, will remain until March 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth leadership transition.