Stephan Schmitz - Vita CV

Founder and Owner ReLease-Service

Since 2010

Execution of numerous mandates in the field of corporate real estate management, expansion as well as architectural services for clients from the fields of retail, gastronomy, hospitality and banking sectors, focusing on the
Restructuring and optimisation of their leased space portfolios

Implementation of expansion and restructuring tasks as well as turn-around measures in the area of leases, commercial real estate and branch concepts, as well as architecture
Transaction management
Renegotiation of well over 300 leases, with ongoing optimisation, relocation and exit deals
Development of de-letting strategies
Expansion and shopfitting planning for retail companies
TOP5 clients from the retail, banking, gastronomy, telecommunications, DIY, computer electronics, textile and project development sectors
Operational area DACH and CEE

2010

Founding of the company ReLease-Service - retail expansion consulting, portfolio optimisation and architecture (corporate real estate management / B2B)

2009

Operational execution of over 110 store closures along with space utilisation and extraordinary termination of all lease agreements on time and budget

2006-2009

Manager Architecture and Expansion Management in international banking and financial services group, responsible for expansion, architecture, shopfitting and real estate management. Establishment of a shop network with over 120 locations in prime locations within two years in Germany

2003-2006

Head of Construction and Real Estate Department in national textile retail company, responsible for architecture, shopfitting, expansion, technology and real estate management of the company with large-scale retail locations

1997-2003

Architect and site manager, planning and site management (HOAI work phases 1-9) of commercially used new buildings and self-service markets (Food Retailing)

1996

Degree in Architecture, FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences

Negotiator and expert in commercial tenancy law, member of the Chamber of Architects of North Rhine-Westphalia with authorisation to submit building documents