The Necron
core team
/About us
Drive performance
for our projects and
involved parties.
Necron’s team has already worked together successfully on various projects in the Netherlands and Switzerland. It is focused on the development and implementation of commercial property projects in the EU and Switzerland. The values of Necron’s team are founded on its origins in Switzerland. Trust, integrity, reliability and security are the values central to everything that they do.
Gerard van Liempt
CEO
Mr. Gerard van Liempt is a true veteran in the field of real estate development with over 25 years of professional experience. He holds a BBA in business from the Schiller International University.
Bjørn Carlier
Chief Development Officer
Mr. Bjørn Carlier directs business development at Necron, creating valuable leads in all the different fields of real estate development. His many years of experience showcase his talent for connecting people and projects. Over the years he has established an extensive national and international business network.
“The revolution of
logistic real estate”
Necron Group
Henri Kroon
Chief Legal Officer
Henri Kroon brings four decades of legal experience to Necron Group, where he now serves as Chief Legal Officer. Specializing in complex civil and administrative matters throughout his career, Henri is a vital member of our Executive Team, overseeing legal aspects of real estate development in the Netherlands. With his extensive expertise, Henri ensures our legal affairs are managed with precision and expertise. With his collaborative spirit and commitment to finding solutions, Henri plays an important role in driving our success at Necron Group.
Albert Jan Huisman
Chief Commercial Officer
Albert Jan (AJ) Huisman has over 26 years of experience in (interim) Leadership Marketing & Sales Roles for (international) B2B companies, he’s a seasoned veteran as it comes to steering organizations through change regarding their marketing and communication challenges.
Previous positions include: Director Marketing & Business Development at innovative Dutch Law Firm Kennedy Van der Laan (Amsterdam), Marketing Director Continental Europe at (Willis) Towers Watson (London), a leading global professional services company, Head of Marketing The Netherlands at Watson Wyatt Worldwide (Amsterdam) and Marketing Manager at accountancy firm HLB Nederland (now BDO). He holds a Master’s degree in both Business Marketing and in Communication, he taught Marketing at the Nyenrode Business University and is a regular international keynote speaker on the subject of Marketing.
“If a lot has a zoning plan
we can make it work”
Gerard van Liempt – CEO
Marco Spadin
Member of the board
Dr. iur. Marco Spadin has been practicing law for more than 20 years. Marco’s main areas of expertise are contract and commercial law; corporate, association and foundation law; inheritance law and pension funds. Marco is member of the Swiss Bar Association (SAV), the Zurich Bar Association (ZAV) and the Zürcherischer Juristenverein.
Peter Reichenstein
Chief Finance & Investment
Mr. Peter Reichenstein, CFI, has a long track record in financial consulting, real estate financing, fundraising and investor relations, as well as in leadership and company development. He has many years of experience in management and leadership training, company and sales development, and has been a guest speaker on various topics.
Martin Jäger
Chief Investor Relations
Martin Jäger has more than 30 years of experience in the national and international investment and real estate sector.
Michele Janner
Chief Asset Management
Mr. Michele Janner M.Sc. is a qualified civil engineer from Delft University and graduated cum laude in 1995. He has extensive experience in real estate construction and real estate asset management.
Stefan Meyer
Chief Financial Officer
Stefan studied Business Administration at the University of Zurich, specializing in Finance, Accounting and Controlling and began his career in the audit and consulting industry, where he also completed further training to become a Certified Public Accountant. He has several years of experience as auditor as well as Head of Controlling, CFO and Boardmember in service and entertainment companies. A few years ago, he also completed an EMBA in Controlling and Consulting at Bern University of Applied Sciences. He joined Necron in 2024.
Chris de Wal
Head of Business Affairs
Mr. Chris de Wal LLM has a broad understanding of real estate financing, structuring of real estate transactions and asset management. With a track record that includes JLL, Atrium European Real Estate (now: G City Europe) and Xcentric Hotels, he has gained experience in (the financing of) real estate investments from various viewpoints. He is known for creative, outside-of-the-box, pragmatic solutions that meet the business and clients’ needs. He operates best on the intersection of the financial, legal, compliance and investment areas. Chris holds a master’s degree in law from Leiden University and a post-doctoral degree in Finance & Securities from the Grotius Academy. Now a retired rugby player, he – despite his natural predilection for team sports and being a team player – enjoys playing golf, cooking, and reading.
“Necron Group is like Elton John.
Not afraid of making bold statements.
Misja van Veen – Architect UNStudio
Martijn Leemborg
Chief Corporate Finance
Mr. Martijn Leemborg is a seasoned finance professional with more than 20 years of experience in the sector. After graduating in hotel management, he worked for several Dutch banks in private banking, corporate banking, healthcare financing and commercial real estate financing. For the last 12 years he specialized in the development and investment financing of commercial real estate projects. In his spare time, Martijn enjoys sailing, cooking and playing tennis. He is a creative thinker, a social person, a go-getter and a natural team player.
Loris Casuscelli
Group Financial Director
With his experience and expertise in reporting and accounting, Mr. Loris Casuscelli is responsible for the group-wide controlling and financial management. Prior to joining Necron in 2022, he worked for various consulting firms in their accounting and taxation department, where he led mandates for clients in various industries with a focus on real estate developers.
Lavdrim Osmani
Group Financial Controller
Mr. Lavdrim Osmani is responsible for the Group’s comprehensive controlling and financial management. He has over 10 years of experience and specialized knowledge in financial reporting and accounting for real estate development companies. Prior to joining Necron in the summer of 2023, he worked at several international consulting firms within their accounting and tax divisions, where he served various clients as a team leader across different sectors. He holds a degree as a Certified Fiduciary, Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education.
Madzy Bus
Legal Secretary and Executive Board Support
In mid 2023 Madzy Bus joined Necron Group. With over 40 years of experience as an office manager in the legal industry, she has been a crucial support to lawyers throughout her career. Madzy hopes that her legal background and organizational skills have already proven valuable and aims to continue making a meaningful contribution to the functioning of our Executive Team. Madzy is ambitious, highly stress-resistant, and is known for her determination to achieve her goals.
“I became fascinated with
the process of getting from an idea
to a finished project”
Gerard van Liempt – CEO Necron Group
Hester Bos
General Counsel
Hester has more than 24 years of experience in real estate and international litigation as a Dutch (qualified) lawyer. Before Hester set up her own firm in 2016, she extended her career into the corporate business as Head of Legal of Royal Dutch Grolsch NV (part of SABMiller). Before joining Grolsch, Hester worked as a partner/lawyer at several international law firms. Next to her work as a lawyer, Hester also holds various ancillary positions in the not-for-profit sector. In her spare time Hester loves to cook and to do fitness. In her work as a lawyer, Hester is pragmatic, committed and a real team player.
Panos Magkafinis
Head of Development & Transactions
Panos is an accompliced real estate development and investment professional with over 10 years of experience across the UK and mainland Europe. He is currently the Head of Development & Transactions for Necron’s European activities, building the company’s pipeline outside of the Netherlands and Switzerland.
Prior to Necron, Panos worked for a number of development and consulting firms supporting the delivery of development projects in the industrial and residential space with a focus on capital markets, finance and structuring.
“Necron Group dares to act.
They don’t wait around for things to happen,
they make things happen”
René Velthoen – CFO R&M Forwarding
Marijn de Graaf
Senior Marketing Advisor
Marijn de Graaf is a versatile professional with a Bachelor in Business Administration. Throughout her career, she has held various positions within the publishing industry, gaining extensive experience in marketing and event organization. Outside her professional life, Marijn enjoys the speed of cycling. Additionally, she is a passionate reader. During the winter months, she gladly trades her bike for a snowboard. Marijn’s diverse interests and dedication to both her work and hobbies make her a driven and energetic individual.
Benno Heer
Manager Free Trade House
Mr. Benno Heer is a Swiss citizen and studied media communications, economics and politics in Zurich, Florence and London. He has more than 20 years of management experience in international media, telecommunications, and finance companies.
Cornee van der Spoel
Group Financial Controller The Netherlands
With his financial experience and expertise in land-and real estate development, Mr. Cornee van der Spoel is responsible for controlling, reporting and financial management the Netherlands. His experience goes back to 19 years, where he worked as a consultant for large real estate developers as well as private investors.
“At Necron Group, imagination
isn’t a luxury – it’s a superpower”
Hans Schouten – Chairman of the advice committee Necron Group
Hans-Peter Lacher
Advisory Communications
Mr. Hans-Peter Lacher is an experienced communications specialist. He has been leading a top-ten communications agency in Switzerland for more than 30 years. He therefore possesses the necessary skills and is experienced in all areas of modern communications.
Hans Schouten
Chairman Advisory Board
Mr. Hans Schouten is owner and co-founder of E&S Family Office B.V. which is engaged in financial management of wealthy families, property development and management of (international) property portfolios.
Hans has a wide range of experience in international commerce, finance, real estate investment and development. He is non executive director of Eteck Energy (energy) and a coach for start-ups.
Among his former employers are some of the leading Dutch real estate asset managers and (mortgage) banks, such as Kamerbeek Nieboer (today MVGM property management) , Kok Group International, FGH Hypotheekbank and Westland/Utrecht Hypotheekbank.
Joop Drechsel
Member of the Advisory Board
Joop Drechsel has 40+ years in corporate expertise encompassing roles from strategy development to CEO (e.g. Shell, KPN, Walvis Participation).
He has significant experience in the field of private and institutional investments as a member of various investment committee’s. He holds a master’s in business administration.
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