Kathrin Jung-Reinhard has been appointed as Head of Development Strategy - Northern Europe at Dalata Hotel Group
Dalata Hotel Group plc ("Dalata" or the "Group" or the "Company"), the largest hotel operator in Ireland with a growing presence in the United Kingdom and continental Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathrin Jung-Reinhard to the role of Head of Development Strategy - Northern Europe.
Kathrin's appointment underscores Dalata's ambition to expand its portfolio into continental Europe, targeting locations in large European cities with attractive market dynamics and strong corporate and leisure demand. Kathrin's deep knowledge of the European hotel market and her network of key contacts will support the Group's strategic growth in both existing and new markets, while further strengthening Dalata's Acquisitions & Development team.
Kathrin brings a wealth of experience to this role, having most recently served as Head of Real Estate Portfolio Management at Universal Investment GmbH, an investment fund company headquartered in Frankfurt, managing over €35 billion in real estate assets. Prior to this, Kathrin held senior roles with CBRE Germany and Deka Immobilien GmbH ("Deka"). During her time with Deka, Kathrin played a pivotal role in Dalata's transactions on the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Maldron Hotel Smithfield, Clayton Hotel Birmingham, and the Gibson Hotel, Dublin.
Kathrin joined Dalata in July and will be based in Frankfurt.