Claus Mathisen

Biography: As Co-CEO, Claus co-leads Urban Partners and oversees all efforts within strategy, partnerships, capital, and business development, and is part of the Executive Leadership Council and Investment Committee. Claus joined the company in 2008 and became CEO in 2018. He is a firm believer in the constructive role that private capital can play in addressing urban challenges. Under Claus’ leadership, the company has grown from Nrep’s €4bn AuM in real estate, into the multi-asset manager Urban Partners with €21bn AuM and investments in 15 countries across credit, venture, private equity, and real estate. The company has two decades of track record with a 18% net IRR since inception (avg) and is a recognized leader in urban decarbonization. Claus was previously with JP Morgan in London and later with Boston Consulting Group, working on growth strategy and operational excellence for large infrastructure clients in airport, energy, telecoms, retail, pharmaceutical and postal service sectors. He was recently nominated as global Industry Figure of the Year by PERE.