CEO MONTHLY Ι GLOBAL CEO EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2024 41 Most Dedicated Real Estate CEO of the Year 2024 (Switzerland): Mara Schlumpf Founded in 2010, the Real Estate Award AG awards companies and projects once a year throughout the real estate sector in Switzerland, at a big high-end gala event. Through this event, the company strives to make excellence in real estate visible, through awarding outstanding companies and projects. The Real Estate Awards are truly a one of a kind event; there is currently no comparable event in Switzerland quite like this. All entrants are evaluated by an independent jury of five individuals, experts in the fields of real estate, finance, and business. The awards are separated into the categories of Sustainability, Project Development and Innovation, Marketing, and Digital. CEO Mara Schlumpf joined the company in 2023, following an illustrious career in journalism. Having started her journey as a journalist, Mara worked at different newspapers. In various positions, she has overseen the entire event section of a newspaper, aided in building an online presence, and has headed daily business operations at another. In this position, Mara gained her first experience in leadership, overseeing a team of journalists and editing their articles. “When I was approached at 29 years old to take on the position of CEO for the Real Estate Award AG, I instantly knew that it would become the perfect opportunity for me to grow and build my skills even more,” she recalls. “Having a background in communication and events, as well as a huge interest in the real estate world, I didn’t even hesitate and excitedly took the job. This was in April 2023, and I must say – it was one of the greatest decisions I have ever made.” Since taking on the role, Mara has completely rebuilt the company’s strategy and shifted its focus to long-term goals. The team has assessed and enhanced the awards programme to match these long-term goals, steered by Mara’s industry expertise. For example, the company strives to make sustainability more visible, and has created the Sustainability category for its awards in response. The company also wants to ensure that not only the big players of the real estate market are competing, so encourage startups to join in, too. By uniting a representative blend of innovative, creative business masterminds throughout the field, guests can profit from networking opportunities that vary each year. Additionally, the Real Estate Award AG is strategic in its partnerships, always considering longevity in its relationships. The company aims to perfectly match with a variety of companies, building longterm business relationships in which both parties profit equally from each other. Under Mara’s remarkable leadership, the Real Estate Award AG has formed numerous symbiotic relationships across the industry that are built on a foundation of trust and mutual respect. “As a rather young female CEO in a mainly male driven environment, one of my priorities is to ensure no matter who I talk to, we can meet at an eye to eye level,” Mara tells us. “While still regarding and honouring the way the business world works, I try to make an impact with kindness, an open mind, and innovation. Listening to the needs of potential partners and helping companies to receive the recognition they deserve makes a huge difference.” As a result of Mara’s appointment as CEO, the Real Estate Award AG has undergone significant, necessary changes. In October, the company will hold the brand new Real Estate Awards. Though it will be the 13th occurrence of the event, it cannot be compared to previous award events due to the complete rebuild of the company and the event over the last year of Mara’s leadership. The team has rebranded the company, established new categories, changed the location of the event, and has even been sure to include national politicians to the guest list. This refreshed event is a direct reflection of the remarkable changes Mara has made in just one year as CEO of the Real Estate Award AG. For her commitment to reshaping the industry, Mara has been rightfully recognised as the Most Dedicated Real Estate CEO of the Year 2024 – Switzerland. Contact: Mara Schlumpf Company: Real Estate Award AG Web Address: www.realestateaward.ch/de Jul24096 Industry awards are a brilliant way to acknowledge and honour pioneers and innovators within a sector. It is an opportunity for similar businesses to join together, celebrating their similarities and uplifting one another. Real Estate Award AG is a Swiss company that holds the Real Estate Awards, the official awards for outstanding achievements in the Swiss construction and real estate industry. The company is helmed by Mara Schlumpf, who has been recognised for her excellence in the Global CEO Excellence Awards 2024. Below, we speak with Mara to find out more.
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