We want to make an impact. That’s
why we focus our thoughts and actions
on driving forward your priorities and
projects to a successful conclusion.
Company —
a passion for performance
Naef & Partner AG developed from the need of a group of private investors to secure proven development expertise for their existing property portfolios and new construction projects.
Since then, we have assisted and supported family offices, high net worth individuals, construction cooperatives, institutional investors and the public sector as a trusted real estate service provider. We are independent and exclusively represent the interests of our clients.
Since then, we have assisted and supported family offices, high net worth individuals, construction cooperatives, institutional investors and the public sector as a trusted real estate service provider. We are independent and exclusively represent the interests of our clients.
We focus on the performance of the properties entrusted to us. We employ our experience, expertise and professionalism to actively manage portfolios and real estate projects across their entire lifecycle. This enables us to generate sustainable cash flows and long-term value growth for our clients.
Personalities —
committed to you
and your properties
Matthias Alber
Partner, Member of the Board
T + 41 44 205 55 70
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Partner, Member of the Board
T + 41 44 205 55 70
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Matthias Alber has extensive experience in advising discerning owners and users of real estate. He is well versed in real estate and site development, national and international procurement and individual management consulting.
As a real estate developer for third-party mandates at Halter AG Immobilien and in his consulting activities at RESO Partners AG, Matthias Alber was responsible for management of a wide range of client segments from real estate funds to high net worth individuals and international industrial enterprises. His previous professional activities include roles in a real estate fund and a bank.
His professional training covers a broad spectrum in the fields of real estate, construction engineering and finance. Matthias Alber recently completed a Master’s in finance at the University of Zurich. He also holds an MBA in international real estate management from Biberach University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor of Science from Albstadt-Sigmaringen University. His initial studies gained him a banking qualification (IHK).
As a real estate developer for third-party mandates at Halter AG Immobilien and in his consulting activities at RESO Partners AG, Matthias Alber was responsible for management of a wide range of client segments from real estate funds to high net worth individuals and international industrial enterprises. His previous professional activities include roles in a real estate fund and a bank.
His professional training covers a broad spectrum in the fields of real estate, construction engineering and finance. Matthias Alber recently completed a Master’s in finance at the University of Zurich. He also holds an MBA in international real estate management from Biberach University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor of Science from Albstadt-Sigmaringen University. His initial studies gained him a banking qualification (IHK).
Urs Albrecht
Senior Project Manager
T + 41 44 205 55 76
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Senior Project Manager
T + 41 44 205 55 76
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Urs Albrecht has extensive experience in the areas of property development and client representation. He carries out general management and consulting work for private investors and the public sector.
Urs learned the ins and outs of the real estate industry as a long-standing employee of Halter AG, where he was responsible for in-house developments and third-party mandates. Prior to that, he held an international role in the aviation industry and worked as a project manager for an architecture firm. He has in-depth knowledge of operator-run properties, especially for care homes and hotels.
Urs has a degree in architecture from ETH Zurich and a post-graduate business degree from the PHW Business School Bern.
Urs learned the ins and outs of the real estate industry as a long-standing employee of Halter AG, where he was responsible for in-house developments and third-party mandates. Prior to that, he held an international role in the aviation industry and worked as a project manager for an architecture firm. He has in-depth knowledge of operator-run properties, especially for care homes and hotels.
Urs has a degree in architecture from ETH Zurich and a post-graduate business degree from the PHW Business School Bern.
Roman Beer
Project Manager
T +41 44 205 55 72
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Project Manager
T +41 44 205 55 72
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Roman Beer has an extensive background in consulting as well as managing project and area developments. When it comes to real estate and urban planning, he is fascinated by the interaction between economic, social and environmental factors that together need to meet a variety of demands.
At Halter AG, he was a development project manager for various plot and real estate developments and was responsible for initiating new project ideas in business development. During his studies and immediately after receiving his master’s degree, Roman Beer held positions in spatial development and construction law consulting at Flury Planer + Ingenieure and SWR Infra AG.
He studied economic geography as well as spatial and landscape development at the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich. In his master’s thesis on spatial development in the Limmat Valley, he analysed the goals and contributions of three large-scale urban development projects.
Roman Beer is married and the father of a son.
At Halter AG, he was a development project manager for various plot and real estate developments and was responsible for initiating new project ideas in business development. During his studies and immediately after receiving his master’s degree, Roman Beer held positions in spatial development and construction law consulting at Flury Planer + Ingenieure and SWR Infra AG.
He studied economic geography as well as spatial and landscape development at the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich. In his master’s thesis on spatial development in the Limmat Valley, he analysed the goals and contributions of three large-scale urban development projects.
Roman Beer is married and the father of a son.
Gerald Frick
Senior Project Manager
T + 41 44 205 55 73
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Senior Project Manager
T + 41 44 205 55 73
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Gerald Frick has many years of well-rounded experience in the fields of work preparation, execution planning, building construction, controlling and risk management. One of his main strengths is his thorough and systematic way of working.
He previously worked at Implenia Schweiz AG for almost 14 years, handling a large number of projects as a construction manager, planning manager, overall project manager, risk manager, and most recently as a contract manager. Prior to that, he was employed as a construction manager at an architecture firm.
He is also a lecturer of construction realisation at ZHAW in Winterthur (School of Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering) at bachelor level.
Gerald Frick holds an Executive MBA from the Private Hochschule Wirtschaft (PHW) in St. Gallen and Zurich. He previously successfully completed vocational training as a federally certified structural engineer (Eidg. Dipl. Hochbautechniker HF) in Winterthur.
He previously worked at Implenia Schweiz AG for almost 14 years, handling a large number of projects as a construction manager, planning manager, overall project manager, risk manager, and most recently as a contract manager. Prior to that, he was employed as a construction manager at an architecture firm.
He is also a lecturer of construction realisation at ZHAW in Winterthur (School of Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering) at bachelor level.
Gerald Frick holds an Executive MBA from the Private Hochschule Wirtschaft (PHW) in St. Gallen and Zurich. He previously successfully completed vocational training as a federally certified structural engineer (Eidg. Dipl. Hochbautechniker HF) in Winterthur.
Felix Hegetschweiler
Chairman of the Board
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Chairman of the Board
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Over the past 40 years, Felix Hegetschweiler has gained outstanding expertise in the development and implementation of complex new-build and conversion projects. His extensive leadership qualities and strong business sense mark him out as a natural entrepreneur.
He began his career at Göhner Merkur AG as a construction economist. After several years at Halter Generalunternehmung AG, he spent a decade at HRS Real Estate AG, eventually becoming co-owner and COO. He returned to Halter AG in 2011, reorganising the general contractor and leading its full-service division, as well as the subsequently established renovations division. When he departs Halter AG at the end of 2020, Felix Hegetschweiler will focus on further expanding his investments and partnerships in full-service providers/project development, real estate and building maintenance.
After attending evening classes at the Zurich University of Technical Studies while working, he completed postgraduate studies at the Kaderschule St. Gallen, qualifying as an industrial engineer (STV) specialising in business management.
Felix Hegetschweiler is married and the father of two adult children.
He began his career at Göhner Merkur AG as a construction economist. After several years at Halter Generalunternehmung AG, he spent a decade at HRS Real Estate AG, eventually becoming co-owner and COO. He returned to Halter AG in 2011, reorganising the general contractor and leading its full-service division, as well as the subsequently established renovations division. When he departs Halter AG at the end of 2020, Felix Hegetschweiler will focus on further expanding his investments and partnerships in full-service providers/project development, real estate and building maintenance.
After attending evening classes at the Zurich University of Technical Studies while working, he completed postgraduate studies at the Kaderschule St. Gallen, qualifying as an industrial engineer (STV) specialising in business management.
Felix Hegetschweiler is married and the father of two adult children.
David Naef
Managing Partner, Delegate of the Board
T + 41 44 205 55 75
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Managing Partner, Delegate of the Board
T + 41 44 205 55 75
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David Naef has an extensive track record in project development, client advisory and transaction management. He possesses a flair for conceptual tasks and demanding processes.
In his previous position as Managing Director of Halter AG Immobilien, David Naef was responsible for a broad range of real estate services in the areas of development, strategic facility management, marketing and property management. Before that, he was head of project development at Halter AG and project developer at Steiner AG.
David Naef holds an Executive MBA from the University of Zurich and a degree from ETH Zurich in environmental engineering, with a specialisation in spatial and environmental planning. His range of skills has been further enhanced by in-depth training in coaching and supervision.
David Naef is married and the father of four children.
In his previous position as Managing Director of Halter AG Immobilien, David Naef was responsible for a broad range of real estate services in the areas of development, strategic facility management, marketing and property management. Before that, he was head of project development at Halter AG and project developer at Steiner AG.
David Naef holds an Executive MBA from the University of Zurich and a degree from ETH Zurich in environmental engineering, with a specialisation in spatial and environmental planning. His range of skills has been further enhanced by in-depth training in coaching and supervision.
David Naef is married and the father of four children.
Veronika Oswald
Project Manager
T +41 44 208 55 51
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Project Manager
T +41 44 208 55 51
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Oswald has highly developed skills and practical experience in planning and implementing construction projects for clients in both the public and private sectors. She is particularly keen to ensure that the collaboration between all project participants is mutually rewarding and respectful, and that economic, social and ecological interests are equally served in the real estate sector.
In her role as a project and construction manager at Anderegg Partner AG, Veronika supervised various construction projects in close collaboration with the client and the occupiers, overseeing the entire process – from the feasibility study to the handover of the keys. She was responsible for cost management and scheduling, as well as tendering, procurement, contracting and accounting. Prior to that, she worked in planning and project management at various renowned architectural firms.
After graduating from high school, Veronika studied architecture at the Technical University of Munich. As part of her studies, she completed a semester abroad, at the École nationale supérieure d’architecture de Paris-La Villette, France.
Veronika is married and has two children.
In her role as a project and construction manager at Anderegg Partner AG, Veronika supervised various construction projects in close collaboration with the client and the occupiers, overseeing the entire process – from the feasibility study to the handover of the keys. She was responsible for cost management and scheduling, as well as tendering, procurement, contracting and accounting. Prior to that, she worked in planning and project management at various renowned architectural firms.
After graduating from high school, Veronika studied architecture at the Technical University of Munich. As part of her studies, she completed a semester abroad, at the École nationale supérieure d’architecture de Paris-La Villette, France.
Veronika is married and has two children.
Janine Otter
Asset Manager
T +41 44 208 55 52
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Asset Manager
T +41 44 208 55 52
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Janine Otter has vast experience in property management and in supporting and advising institutional and private property investors. Passionate about real estate, she is committed to the long-term, far-sighted management of real estate portfolios, with a consistent focus on creating added value for owners and occupiers.
In her previous position as a team leader in property management at Kuoni Müller & Partner AG, Janine ably supported the property portfolios of family offices, managed assemblies of condominium owners and assisted with property transactions. During her time at Schaeppi Grundstücke KG, she primarily managed institutional owners. Prior to that, she worked in centre management at Halter AG, where she gained extensive experience in commercial property leasing and shopping centre management.
Janine completed her training as a business administrator at a property trust company, after which she went on to do further training as a property manager and then as a property trustee. In her thesis, she developed a decision matrix for property owners to help clarify the complex issue of rent owed during pandemic-related business closures.
In her previous position as a team leader in property management at Kuoni Müller & Partner AG, Janine ably supported the property portfolios of family offices, managed assemblies of condominium owners and assisted with property transactions. During her time at Schaeppi Grundstücke KG, she primarily managed institutional owners. Prior to that, she worked in centre management at Halter AG, where she gained extensive experience in commercial property leasing and shopping centre management.
Janine completed her training as a business administrator at a property trust company, after which she went on to do further training as a property manager and then as a property trustee. In her thesis, she developed a decision matrix for property owners to help clarify the complex issue of rent owed during pandemic-related business closures.
Oskar Pasierbek
Project Manager
T + 41 44 205 55 79
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Project Manager
T + 41 44 205 55 79
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Oskar Pasierbek possesses a high level of capability and practical experience in the realisation of real estate projects for private individuals, cooperatives and the public sector. He is passionate about all aspects of real estate, from planning and building through to renting and selling.
As a construction and project manager at ReBo & Partner AG, he worked closely with clients for several years on various projects, from the groundbreaking ceremony through to handing over the keys. He was also responsible for the tendering, awarding and accounting processes.
After graduating from high school, Mr Pasierbek completed a BA in Architecture at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). During his studies, he worked as an architectural designer at ADP Architekten AG. He completed his postgraduate degree, a Master of Advanced Studies in Real Estate Management, at the University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich (HWZ).
As a construction and project manager at ReBo & Partner AG, he worked closely with clients for several years on various projects, from the groundbreaking ceremony through to handing over the keys. He was also responsible for the tendering, awarding and accounting processes.
After graduating from high school, Mr Pasierbek completed a BA in Architecture at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). During his studies, he worked as an architectural designer at ADP Architekten AG. He completed his postgraduate degree, a Master of Advanced Studies in Real Estate Management, at the University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich (HWZ).
Roger Ricklin
Partner, Member of the Board
T + 41 44 205 55 78
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Partner, Member of the Board
T + 41 44 205 55 78
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Roger Ricklin has many years of experience in the areas of portfolio and asset management, client consulting and project development. He is passionate about developing and implementing real estate strategies for all types of property.
His previous roles included portfolio management at Halter AG Immobilien and development of real estate strategies for private and institutional investors. Before that, he was a development project manager and client advisor at CSL Immobilien AG and a long-standing team member at an architectural practice.
After completing an apprenticeship as a structural engineering draughtsman, he studied architecture at the University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland and gained an MAS in real estate management.
Roger Ricklin is married and the father of a son.
His previous roles included portfolio management at Halter AG Immobilien and development of real estate strategies for private and institutional investors. Before that, he was a development project manager and client advisor at CSL Immobilien AG and a long-standing team member at an architectural practice.
After completing an apprenticeship as a structural engineering draughtsman, he studied architecture at the University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland and gained an MAS in real estate management.
Roger Ricklin is married and the father of a son.
Marcel Scherrer
Member of the Board
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Member of the Board
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Marcel Scherrer has an extensive track record and wealth of experience from his 30 years on the Swiss property market. He is an expert in local real estate markets and the specific requirements of key user groups. He is passionate about design, consultation and implementation for property developments.
As a partner at Wüest Partner, he spent around 20 years as a trusted point of contact for private and institutional clients who built and maintained ambitious property portfolios. At the beginning of his career, he also worked as a planning architect in Switzerland and abroad. Marcel Scherrer has been freelance since early 2020. He now draws on his extensive knowledge to create forward-looking property investments for investors. He is a committed member of various industry associations and federations.
He obtained a Master’s in Architecture from ETH Zurich and EPFL Lausanne. He completed his education with a postgraduate qualification in Construction Project Management at ETH Zurich.
Marcel Scherrer is married and the father of two children.
As a partner at Wüest Partner, he spent around 20 years as a trusted point of contact for private and institutional clients who built and maintained ambitious property portfolios. At the beginning of his career, he also worked as a planning architect in Switzerland and abroad. Marcel Scherrer has been freelance since early 2020. He now draws on his extensive knowledge to create forward-looking property investments for investors. He is a committed member of various industry associations and federations.
He obtained a Master’s in Architecture from ETH Zurich and EPFL Lausanne. He completed his education with a postgraduate qualification in Construction Project Management at ETH Zurich.
Marcel Scherrer is married and the father of two children.
Martin Sohm
Vice Chairman of the Board
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Vice Chairman of the Board
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Lawyer Martin Sohm has worked in property and construction law for over twenty years. His outstanding expertise has seen him named one of the best Swiss attorneys in his field by WHO’S WHO LEGAL. A major focus of his work is project development and real estate transactions. He is passionate about the design and solution-focused execution of contracts as a basis for implementing real estate projects.
He is a partner and co-owner of the Küsnacht-based law firm Reetz Sohm Rechtsanwälte, specialists in property and construction law. He previously spent 12 years practising at a major corporate law firm, five of which were spent as partner. At the start of his legal career, he spent several years as a clerk and chaired the conciliation board for tenancy and leasing matters at Dielsdorf District Court (Zurich). Martin Sohm also lectures in tenancy law on the Property Trusts course offered by the Swiss Real Estate Association (SVIT).
Martin Sohm studied law at the University of Zurich. He was admitted to the bar in the canton of Zurich in 2000. He is also a Certified Specialist SBA in construction and property law.
Martin Sohm is married and the father of two children.
He is a partner and co-owner of the Küsnacht-based law firm Reetz Sohm Rechtsanwälte, specialists in property and construction law. He previously spent 12 years practising at a major corporate law firm, five of which were spent as partner. At the start of his legal career, he spent several years as a clerk and chaired the conciliation board for tenancy and leasing matters at Dielsdorf District Court (Zurich). Martin Sohm also lectures in tenancy law on the Property Trusts course offered by the Swiss Real Estate Association (SVIT).
Martin Sohm studied law at the University of Zurich. He was admitted to the bar in the canton of Zurich in 2000. He is also a Certified Specialist SBA in construction and property law.
Martin Sohm is married and the father of two children.
Careers —
Where drive
meets expertise
Are you looking for new responsibilities, team spirit and the chance to make an impact? Let’s get to know each other. We are seeking motivated people with strong social skills and experience in the fields of property development, asset management and construction management to expand and complete our team.
Keen to find out more? Then we’d love to hear from you – even if there are no specific vacancies available.
Keen to find out more? Then we’d love to hear from you – even if there are no specific vacancies available.
