Jochen Mende
About Jochen Mende
Jochen Mende serves as the Executive Director and Head of Secondaries at UBS Asset Management, focusing on Real Estate Private Markets. With over 15 years of experience in secondary market transactions, he has held significant roles in the real estate sector, including a previous position as Senior Director at Capital Dynamics.
Work at UBS
Jochen Mende serves as the Executive Director and Head of Secondaries at UBS Asset Management, specifically within the Real Estate Private Markets division. He has held this position since 2018 and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he manages transactions and oversees operations related to secondary market activities in real estate. His responsibilities include strategizing and executing investment opportunities, ensuring alignment with UBS's overall investment goals.
Previous Experience at Capital Dynamics
Before joining UBS, Jochen Mende worked at Capital Dynamics as a Senior Director from 2006 to 2018. During his 12 years at the firm, he gained significant expertise in managing real estate investments and secondary market transactions. His tenure at Capital Dynamics contributed to his extensive knowledge of the real estate private markets sector.
Education and Expertise
Jochen Mende studied at the University of Regensburg, where he earned a Diplom-Kaufmann degree from 1997 to 2003. He also completed his secondary education at Gregor-Mendel-Gymnasium Amberg, achieving the Abitur. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in real estate and finance, particularly in secondary market transactions.
Background in Real Estate Private Markets
With over 15 years of experience in the real estate private markets sector, Jochen Mende has developed a deep understanding of market dynamics and investment strategies. His focus on secondary market transactions has positioned him as a knowledgeable leader in this field, contributing to his effectiveness in managing complex investment opportunities.