Stories that move us

Stories that move us

As the leading real estate company, we create added value and sustainable living spaces, innovatively and passionately. Our real estate investments and products set high standards and we constantly strive to create added value for our stakeholders. We are steadfastly committed to sustainability and accept responsibility for our actions, our environment and the society.

Green leases – a marathon rather than a sprint!

With its Energy Strategy 2050, the federal government has set the course for a future of reduced environmental pollution. This means that sustainability issues and ESG (environment, social, governance) will continue to grow in importance and will be increasingly embedded in individual corporate strategies.

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Job profile: Asset Manager

The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders makes the role of Asset Manager a highly varied one. Phailin Chotirat gives us an insight into his work.

Swiss Prime Site Immobilien Employees

Thank you for giving us an insight into your day-to-day work.
Phailin Chotirat: It’s my pleasure! But I can’t tell you what a standard working day looks like, because every day is slightly different. That’s what makes my job so exciting – that and the fact that I’m often out visiting our properties, not just sitting at a desk all day.

Tell us a little bit about your main responsibilities.
The aim of my role is to develop and implement property strategies to increase the value and performance of our real estate. In concrete terms, this means ensuring the long-term development of our properties and their position on the market through forward-looking investments, an attractive mix of tenants, or conversion projects.

What exactly do you mean by an attractive mix of tenants?
Our portfolio is mainly made up of commercial properties. When it comes to an office complex like Opus in Zug, for example – which is one of the sites I’m in charge of – the aim is not simply to find another tenant and fill the vacancy as quickly as possible when a tenant moves out. Rather, it’s about working out what kind of tenant will add value to the site and make it more attractive, both for existing customers and for the neighbourhood as a whole. In the case of Opus, we try and get tenants like dentists and supermarkets to take over spaces that become vacant, as they represent added value for the whole site. The same principle also applies to other types of property, such as shopping centres.

Are there situations where vacancies have their advantages?
A vacancy is always a good opportunity to carry out renovations or refurbishments or to adapt the space for a different purpose. In doing so, we always have the property strategy in mind, along with our aim to develop the real estate in a way that is attractive in the long term.

I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have.

Phailin Chotirat, Asset Manager Swiss Prime Site Immobilien

How do you position your real estate on the market?
We use active marketing. This can be through personal contacts, through my network or as part of a marketing strategy. As an Asset Manager, I develop our marketing activities together with our partners and agencies. I direct the agency and can give my creativity free rein. The fact that I know exactly what our customers need is a huge advantage.

What kind of areas bring you into contact with your colleagues?
When it comes to controlling and reporting processes and the financial valuation of a property, I work mainly with our finance and controlling department. I also support the acquisition and sales team when it comes to assessing properties as part of the acquisition process. I have close contact with the market and our customers in my day-to-day work, which gives me a good idea of the marketability and attractiveness of our properties. The same applies to the development or conversion of properties, which involves us working on ideas with colleagues from the development and construction team.

You’ve talked about working with colleagues within Swiss Prime Site. Do you work with associates outside of the company, too?
We direct external managers, marketers and fiduciaries and ensure that the relevant reports are correct for a given property. We also monitor compliance with the defined budget when it comes to building modifications.

What qualities does an Asset Manager need to have?
They need to be passionate about real estate, have a creative approach to potential uses for properties and a solid business understanding when it comes to key real estate figures. An entrepreneurial mindset and a professional manner are also key, as Asset Managers are in dialogue with a wide range of different stakeholders.

How would you sum up your job as an Asset Manager at Swiss Prime Site?
The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders brings a lot of variety to my role. The fact that I work closely with other departments means I’m also learning new things all the time. I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have when it comes to managing major assets.

A career within the Swiss Prime Site Group?

Stücki Park – where life sciences and business come together

Since 2017, the site in Basel known simply as «Stüggi» to the locals is being completely transformed and repositioned. A former shopping centre has been turned into an urban development for leisure, entertainment, work and – above all – research, development and knowledge transfer. The former dyeing factory on the outskirts of the city is turning into an attractive life sciences hub of nationalimportance.

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Job profile: Asset Manager

The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders makes the role of Asset Manager a highly varied one. Phailin Chotirat gives us an insight into his work.

Swiss Prime Site Immobilien Employees

Thank you for giving us an insight into your day-to-day work.
Phailin Chotirat: It’s my pleasure! But I can’t tell you what a standard working day looks like, because every day is slightly different. That’s what makes my job so exciting – that and the fact that I’m often out visiting our properties, not just sitting at a desk all day.

Tell us a little bit about your main responsibilities.
The aim of my role is to develop and implement property strategies to increase the value and performance of our real estate. In concrete terms, this means ensuring the long-term development of our properties and their position on the market through forward-looking investments, an attractive mix of tenants, or conversion projects.

What exactly do you mean by an attractive mix of tenants?
Our portfolio is mainly made up of commercial properties. When it comes to an office complex like Opus in Zug, for example – which is one of the sites I’m in charge of – the aim is not simply to find another tenant and fill the vacancy as quickly as possible when a tenant moves out. Rather, it’s about working out what kind of tenant will add value to the site and make it more attractive, both for existing customers and for the neighbourhood as a whole. In the case of Opus, we try and get tenants like dentists and supermarkets to take over spaces that become vacant, as they represent added value for the whole site. The same principle also applies to other types of property, such as shopping centres.

Are there situations where vacancies have their advantages?
A vacancy is always a good opportunity to carry out renovations or refurbishments or to adapt the space for a different purpose. In doing so, we always have the property strategy in mind, along with our aim to develop the real estate in a way that is attractive in the long term.

I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have.

Phailin Chotirat, Asset Manager Swiss Prime Site Immobilien

How do you position your real estate on the market?
We use active marketing. This can be through personal contacts, through my network or as part of a marketing strategy. As an Asset Manager, I develop our marketing activities together with our partners and agencies. I direct the agency and can give my creativity free rein. The fact that I know exactly what our customers need is a huge advantage.

What kind of areas bring you into contact with your colleagues?
When it comes to controlling and reporting processes and the financial valuation of a property, I work mainly with our finance and controlling department. I also support the acquisition and sales team when it comes to assessing properties as part of the acquisition process. I have close contact with the market and our customers in my day-to-day work, which gives me a good idea of the marketability and attractiveness of our properties. The same applies to the development or conversion of properties, which involves us working on ideas with colleagues from the development and construction team.

You’ve talked about working with colleagues within Swiss Prime Site. Do you work with associates outside of the company, too?
We direct external managers, marketers and fiduciaries and ensure that the relevant reports are correct for a given property. We also monitor compliance with the defined budget when it comes to building modifications.

What qualities does an Asset Manager need to have?
They need to be passionate about real estate, have a creative approach to potential uses for properties and a solid business understanding when it comes to key real estate figures. An entrepreneurial mindset and a professional manner are also key, as Asset Managers are in dialogue with a wide range of different stakeholders.

How would you sum up your job as an Asset Manager at Swiss Prime Site?
The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders brings a lot of variety to my role. The fact that I work closely with other departments means I’m also learning new things all the time. I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have when it comes to managing major assets.

A career within the Swiss Prime Site Group?

Decarbonisation, net zero, buildings as power plants

Innovation smooths the way for sustainable executive management at Swiss Prime Site – and is firmly entrenched in our strategy. This enables us to implement innovation as an integrated principle across all our business fields. This is more important than ever in light of our climate target of «net zero by 2040».

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Job profile: Asset Manager

The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders makes the role of Asset Manager a highly varied one. Phailin Chotirat gives us an insight into his work.

Swiss Prime Site Immobilien Employees

Thank you for giving us an insight into your day-to-day work.
Phailin Chotirat: It’s my pleasure! But I can’t tell you what a standard working day looks like, because every day is slightly different. That’s what makes my job so exciting – that and the fact that I’m often out visiting our properties, not just sitting at a desk all day.

Tell us a little bit about your main responsibilities.
The aim of my role is to develop and implement property strategies to increase the value and performance of our real estate. In concrete terms, this means ensuring the long-term development of our properties and their position on the market through forward-looking investments, an attractive mix of tenants, or conversion projects.

What exactly do you mean by an attractive mix of tenants?
Our portfolio is mainly made up of commercial properties. When it comes to an office complex like Opus in Zug, for example – which is one of the sites I’m in charge of – the aim is not simply to find another tenant and fill the vacancy as quickly as possible when a tenant moves out. Rather, it’s about working out what kind of tenant will add value to the site and make it more attractive, both for existing customers and for the neighbourhood as a whole. In the case of Opus, we try and get tenants like dentists and supermarkets to take over spaces that become vacant, as they represent added value for the whole site. The same principle also applies to other types of property, such as shopping centres.

Are there situations where vacancies have their advantages?
A vacancy is always a good opportunity to carry out renovations or refurbishments or to adapt the space for a different purpose. In doing so, we always have the property strategy in mind, along with our aim to develop the real estate in a way that is attractive in the long term.

I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have.

Phailin Chotirat, Asset Manager Swiss Prime Site Immobilien

How do you position your real estate on the market?
We use active marketing. This can be through personal contacts, through my network or as part of a marketing strategy. As an Asset Manager, I develop our marketing activities together with our partners and agencies. I direct the agency and can give my creativity free rein. The fact that I know exactly what our customers need is a huge advantage.

What kind of areas bring you into contact with your colleagues?
When it comes to controlling and reporting processes and the financial valuation of a property, I work mainly with our finance and controlling department. I also support the acquisition and sales team when it comes to assessing properties as part of the acquisition process. I have close contact with the market and our customers in my day-to-day work, which gives me a good idea of the marketability and attractiveness of our properties. The same applies to the development or conversion of properties, which involves us working on ideas with colleagues from the development and construction team.

You’ve talked about working with colleagues within Swiss Prime Site. Do you work with associates outside of the company, too?
We direct external managers, marketers and fiduciaries and ensure that the relevant reports are correct for a given property. We also monitor compliance with the defined budget when it comes to building modifications.

What qualities does an Asset Manager need to have?
They need to be passionate about real estate, have a creative approach to potential uses for properties and a solid business understanding when it comes to key real estate figures. An entrepreneurial mindset and a professional manner are also key, as Asset Managers are in dialogue with a wide range of different stakeholders.

How would you sum up your job as an Asset Manager at Swiss Prime Site?
The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders brings a lot of variety to my role. The fact that I work closely with other departments means I’m also learning new things all the time. I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have when it comes to managing major assets.

A career within the Swiss Prime Site Group?

Maaglive: an oasis for working, residential living and cultural activities

The site of the former Maag Zahnräder AG near the Hardbrücke railway station was revitalised by the construction of Prime Tower, the Cubus and Diagonal annex buildings and the Platform corporate building. The buildings continue to shape the region to this day. The Maaglive project now marks the beginning of a new chapter.

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Job profile: Asset Manager

The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders makes the role of Asset Manager a highly varied one. Phailin Chotirat gives us an insight into his work.

Swiss Prime Site Immobilien Employees

Thank you for giving us an insight into your day-to-day work.
Phailin Chotirat: It’s my pleasure! But I can’t tell you what a standard working day looks like, because every day is slightly different. That’s what makes my job so exciting – that and the fact that I’m often out visiting our properties, not just sitting at a desk all day.

Tell us a little bit about your main responsibilities.
The aim of my role is to develop and implement property strategies to increase the value and performance of our real estate. In concrete terms, this means ensuring the long-term development of our properties and their position on the market through forward-looking investments, an attractive mix of tenants, or conversion projects.

What exactly do you mean by an attractive mix of tenants?
Our portfolio is mainly made up of commercial properties. When it comes to an office complex like Opus in Zug, for example – which is one of the sites I’m in charge of – the aim is not simply to find another tenant and fill the vacancy as quickly as possible when a tenant moves out. Rather, it’s about working out what kind of tenant will add value to the site and make it more attractive, both for existing customers and for the neighbourhood as a whole. In the case of Opus, we try and get tenants like dentists and supermarkets to take over spaces that become vacant, as they represent added value for the whole site. The same principle also applies to other types of property, such as shopping centres.

Are there situations where vacancies have their advantages?
A vacancy is always a good opportunity to carry out renovations or refurbishments or to adapt the space for a different purpose. In doing so, we always have the property strategy in mind, along with our aim to develop the real estate in a way that is attractive in the long term.

I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have.

Phailin Chotirat, Asset Manager Swiss Prime Site Immobilien

How do you position your real estate on the market?
We use active marketing. This can be through personal contacts, through my network or as part of a marketing strategy. As an Asset Manager, I develop our marketing activities together with our partners and agencies. I direct the agency and can give my creativity free rein. The fact that I know exactly what our customers need is a huge advantage.

What kind of areas bring you into contact with your colleagues?
When it comes to controlling and reporting processes and the financial valuation of a property, I work mainly with our finance and controlling department. I also support the acquisition and sales team when it comes to assessing properties as part of the acquisition process. I have close contact with the market and our customers in my day-to-day work, which gives me a good idea of the marketability and attractiveness of our properties. The same applies to the development or conversion of properties, which involves us working on ideas with colleagues from the development and construction team.

You’ve talked about working with colleagues within Swiss Prime Site. Do you work with associates outside of the company, too?
We direct external managers, marketers and fiduciaries and ensure that the relevant reports are correct for a given property. We also monitor compliance with the defined budget when it comes to building modifications.

What qualities does an Asset Manager need to have?
They need to be passionate about real estate, have a creative approach to potential uses for properties and a solid business understanding when it comes to key real estate figures. An entrepreneurial mindset and a professional manner are also key, as Asset Managers are in dialogue with a wide range of different stakeholders.

How would you sum up your job as an Asset Manager at Swiss Prime Site?
The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders brings a lot of variety to my role. The fact that I work closely with other departments means I’m also learning new things all the time. I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have when it comes to managing major assets.

A career within the Swiss Prime Site Group?

The real estate sector in the metaverse

Tech companies are investing billions in creating the next generation of virtual worlds. As part of this, real estate companies could look to expand upon their current business models in a targeted way. Yet not everything that is technically possible is likely to lead to success.

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Job profile: Asset Manager

The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders makes the role of Asset Manager a highly varied one. Phailin Chotirat gives us an insight into his work.

Swiss Prime Site Immobilien Employees

Thank you for giving us an insight into your day-to-day work.
Phailin Chotirat: It’s my pleasure! But I can’t tell you what a standard working day looks like, because every day is slightly different. That’s what makes my job so exciting – that and the fact that I’m often out visiting our properties, not just sitting at a desk all day.

Tell us a little bit about your main responsibilities.
The aim of my role is to develop and implement property strategies to increase the value and performance of our real estate. In concrete terms, this means ensuring the long-term development of our properties and their position on the market through forward-looking investments, an attractive mix of tenants, or conversion projects.

What exactly do you mean by an attractive mix of tenants?
Our portfolio is mainly made up of commercial properties. When it comes to an office complex like Opus in Zug, for example – which is one of the sites I’m in charge of – the aim is not simply to find another tenant and fill the vacancy as quickly as possible when a tenant moves out. Rather, it’s about working out what kind of tenant will add value to the site and make it more attractive, both for existing customers and for the neighbourhood as a whole. In the case of Opus, we try and get tenants like dentists and supermarkets to take over spaces that become vacant, as they represent added value for the whole site. The same principle also applies to other types of property, such as shopping centres.

Are there situations where vacancies have their advantages?
A vacancy is always a good opportunity to carry out renovations or refurbishments or to adapt the space for a different purpose. In doing so, we always have the property strategy in mind, along with our aim to develop the real estate in a way that is attractive in the long term.

I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have.

Phailin Chotirat, Asset Manager Swiss Prime Site Immobilien

How do you position your real estate on the market?
We use active marketing. This can be through personal contacts, through my network or as part of a marketing strategy. As an Asset Manager, I develop our marketing activities together with our partners and agencies. I direct the agency and can give my creativity free rein. The fact that I know exactly what our customers need is a huge advantage.

What kind of areas bring you into contact with your colleagues?
When it comes to controlling and reporting processes and the financial valuation of a property, I work mainly with our finance and controlling department. I also support the acquisition and sales team when it comes to assessing properties as part of the acquisition process. I have close contact with the market and our customers in my day-to-day work, which gives me a good idea of the marketability and attractiveness of our properties. The same applies to the development or conversion of properties, which involves us working on ideas with colleagues from the development and construction team.

You’ve talked about working with colleagues within Swiss Prime Site. Do you work with associates outside of the company, too?
We direct external managers, marketers and fiduciaries and ensure that the relevant reports are correct for a given property. We also monitor compliance with the defined budget when it comes to building modifications.

What qualities does an Asset Manager need to have?
They need to be passionate about real estate, have a creative approach to potential uses for properties and a solid business understanding when it comes to key real estate figures. An entrepreneurial mindset and a professional manner are also key, as Asset Managers are in dialogue with a wide range of different stakeholders.

How would you sum up your job as an Asset Manager at Swiss Prime Site?
The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders brings a lot of variety to my role. The fact that I work closely with other departments means I’m also learning new things all the time. I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have when it comes to managing major assets.

A career within the Swiss Prime Site Group?

Certification as a foundation for sustainable added value

We are convinced that sustainable, future-oriented governance increases the company's resilience. This particularly applies to Swiss Prime Site’s comprehensive real estate portfolio. The objective of certifying as many of the some 180 properties as possible enables the company to create a frame of reference, transparency and the foundation on which to generate ecological, economic and social added value for all stakeholders, for the long term.

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Job profile: Asset Manager

The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders makes the role of Asset Manager a highly varied one. Phailin Chotirat gives us an insight into his work.

Swiss Prime Site Immobilien Employees

Thank you for giving us an insight into your day-to-day work.
Phailin Chotirat: It’s my pleasure! But I can’t tell you what a standard working day looks like, because every day is slightly different. That’s what makes my job so exciting – that and the fact that I’m often out visiting our properties, not just sitting at a desk all day.

Tell us a little bit about your main responsibilities.
The aim of my role is to develop and implement property strategies to increase the value and performance of our real estate. In concrete terms, this means ensuring the long-term development of our properties and their position on the market through forward-looking investments, an attractive mix of tenants, or conversion projects.

What exactly do you mean by an attractive mix of tenants?
Our portfolio is mainly made up of commercial properties. When it comes to an office complex like Opus in Zug, for example – which is one of the sites I’m in charge of – the aim is not simply to find another tenant and fill the vacancy as quickly as possible when a tenant moves out. Rather, it’s about working out what kind of tenant will add value to the site and make it more attractive, both for existing customers and for the neighbourhood as a whole. In the case of Opus, we try and get tenants like dentists and supermarkets to take over spaces that become vacant, as they represent added value for the whole site. The same principle also applies to other types of property, such as shopping centres.

Are there situations where vacancies have their advantages?
A vacancy is always a good opportunity to carry out renovations or refurbishments or to adapt the space for a different purpose. In doing so, we always have the property strategy in mind, along with our aim to develop the real estate in a way that is attractive in the long term.

I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have.

Phailin Chotirat, Asset Manager Swiss Prime Site Immobilien

How do you position your real estate on the market?
We use active marketing. This can be through personal contacts, through my network or as part of a marketing strategy. As an Asset Manager, I develop our marketing activities together with our partners and agencies. I direct the agency and can give my creativity free rein. The fact that I know exactly what our customers need is a huge advantage.

What kind of areas bring you into contact with your colleagues?
When it comes to controlling and reporting processes and the financial valuation of a property, I work mainly with our finance and controlling department. I also support the acquisition and sales team when it comes to assessing properties as part of the acquisition process. I have close contact with the market and our customers in my day-to-day work, which gives me a good idea of the marketability and attractiveness of our properties. The same applies to the development or conversion of properties, which involves us working on ideas with colleagues from the development and construction team.

You’ve talked about working with colleagues within Swiss Prime Site. Do you work with associates outside of the company, too?
We direct external managers, marketers and fiduciaries and ensure that the relevant reports are correct for a given property. We also monitor compliance with the defined budget when it comes to building modifications.

What qualities does an Asset Manager need to have?
They need to be passionate about real estate, have a creative approach to potential uses for properties and a solid business understanding when it comes to key real estate figures. An entrepreneurial mindset and a professional manner are also key, as Asset Managers are in dialogue with a wide range of different stakeholders.

How would you sum up your job as an Asset Manager at Swiss Prime Site?
The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders brings a lot of variety to my role. The fact that I work closely with other departments means I’m also learning new things all the time. I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have when it comes to managing major assets.

A career within the Swiss Prime Site Group?

The next stage in real estate asset management

Addition isn’t just for maths – addition can also create synergies, pool knowledge and optimise customer benefits. In early 2022, the addition of Swiss Prime Site Solutions and Akara resulted in a single company. Officially completed in mid-2022, this successful merger represents the next stage in real estate management. 

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Job profile: Asset Manager

The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders makes the role of Asset Manager a highly varied one. Phailin Chotirat gives us an insight into his work.

Swiss Prime Site Immobilien Employees

Thank you for giving us an insight into your day-to-day work.
Phailin Chotirat: It’s my pleasure! But I can’t tell you what a standard working day looks like, because every day is slightly different. That’s what makes my job so exciting – that and the fact that I’m often out visiting our properties, not just sitting at a desk all day.

Tell us a little bit about your main responsibilities.
The aim of my role is to develop and implement property strategies to increase the value and performance of our real estate. In concrete terms, this means ensuring the long-term development of our properties and their position on the market through forward-looking investments, an attractive mix of tenants, or conversion projects.

What exactly do you mean by an attractive mix of tenants?
Our portfolio is mainly made up of commercial properties. When it comes to an office complex like Opus in Zug, for example – which is one of the sites I’m in charge of – the aim is not simply to find another tenant and fill the vacancy as quickly as possible when a tenant moves out. Rather, it’s about working out what kind of tenant will add value to the site and make it more attractive, both for existing customers and for the neighbourhood as a whole. In the case of Opus, we try and get tenants like dentists and supermarkets to take over spaces that become vacant, as they represent added value for the whole site. The same principle also applies to other types of property, such as shopping centres.

Are there situations where vacancies have their advantages?
A vacancy is always a good opportunity to carry out renovations or refurbishments or to adapt the space for a different purpose. In doing so, we always have the property strategy in mind, along with our aim to develop the real estate in a way that is attractive in the long term.

I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have.

Phailin Chotirat, Asset Manager Swiss Prime Site Immobilien

How do you position your real estate on the market?
We use active marketing. This can be through personal contacts, through my network or as part of a marketing strategy. As an Asset Manager, I develop our marketing activities together with our partners and agencies. I direct the agency and can give my creativity free rein. The fact that I know exactly what our customers need is a huge advantage.

What kind of areas bring you into contact with your colleagues?
When it comes to controlling and reporting processes and the financial valuation of a property, I work mainly with our finance and controlling department. I also support the acquisition and sales team when it comes to assessing properties as part of the acquisition process. I have close contact with the market and our customers in my day-to-day work, which gives me a good idea of the marketability and attractiveness of our properties. The same applies to the development or conversion of properties, which involves us working on ideas with colleagues from the development and construction team.

You’ve talked about working with colleagues within Swiss Prime Site. Do you work with associates outside of the company, too?
We direct external managers, marketers and fiduciaries and ensure that the relevant reports are correct for a given property. We also monitor compliance with the defined budget when it comes to building modifications.

What qualities does an Asset Manager need to have?
They need to be passionate about real estate, have a creative approach to potential uses for properties and a solid business understanding when it comes to key real estate figures. An entrepreneurial mindset and a professional manner are also key, as Asset Managers are in dialogue with a wide range of different stakeholders.

How would you sum up your job as an Asset Manager at Swiss Prime Site?
The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders brings a lot of variety to my role. The fact that I work closely with other departments means I’m also learning new things all the time. I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have when it comes to managing major assets.

A career within the Swiss Prime Site Group?

A new era of opportunity for sustainability

The phrase «turning point» is commonly used in various contexts at the moment. Epidemiologists, for example, are using it to refer to a new era and the considerably higher risk of pandemics. Politicians, meanwhile, are using it in the context of the war in Ukraine to describe the presumed end of a stable European order, in particular among the major powers. The expression reflects the fact that recent events have had such a profound impact that a return to any previous state of normality is no longer conceivable.

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Job profile: Asset Manager

The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders makes the role of Asset Manager a highly varied one. Phailin Chotirat gives us an insight into his work.

Swiss Prime Site Immobilien Employees

Thank you for giving us an insight into your day-to-day work.
Phailin Chotirat: It’s my pleasure! But I can’t tell you what a standard working day looks like, because every day is slightly different. That’s what makes my job so exciting – that and the fact that I’m often out visiting our properties, not just sitting at a desk all day.

Tell us a little bit about your main responsibilities.
The aim of my role is to develop and implement property strategies to increase the value and performance of our real estate. In concrete terms, this means ensuring the long-term development of our properties and their position on the market through forward-looking investments, an attractive mix of tenants, or conversion projects.

What exactly do you mean by an attractive mix of tenants?
Our portfolio is mainly made up of commercial properties. When it comes to an office complex like Opus in Zug, for example – which is one of the sites I’m in charge of – the aim is not simply to find another tenant and fill the vacancy as quickly as possible when a tenant moves out. Rather, it’s about working out what kind of tenant will add value to the site and make it more attractive, both for existing customers and for the neighbourhood as a whole. In the case of Opus, we try and get tenants like dentists and supermarkets to take over spaces that become vacant, as they represent added value for the whole site. The same principle also applies to other types of property, such as shopping centres.

Are there situations where vacancies have their advantages?
A vacancy is always a good opportunity to carry out renovations or refurbishments or to adapt the space for a different purpose. In doing so, we always have the property strategy in mind, along with our aim to develop the real estate in a way that is attractive in the long term.

I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have.

Phailin Chotirat, Asset Manager Swiss Prime Site Immobilien

How do you position your real estate on the market?
We use active marketing. This can be through personal contacts, through my network or as part of a marketing strategy. As an Asset Manager, I develop our marketing activities together with our partners and agencies. I direct the agency and can give my creativity free rein. The fact that I know exactly what our customers need is a huge advantage.

What kind of areas bring you into contact with your colleagues?
When it comes to controlling and reporting processes and the financial valuation of a property, I work mainly with our finance and controlling department. I also support the acquisition and sales team when it comes to assessing properties as part of the acquisition process. I have close contact with the market and our customers in my day-to-day work, which gives me a good idea of the marketability and attractiveness of our properties. The same applies to the development or conversion of properties, which involves us working on ideas with colleagues from the development and construction team.

You’ve talked about working with colleagues within Swiss Prime Site. Do you work with associates outside of the company, too?
We direct external managers, marketers and fiduciaries and ensure that the relevant reports are correct for a given property. We also monitor compliance with the defined budget when it comes to building modifications.

What qualities does an Asset Manager need to have?
They need to be passionate about real estate, have a creative approach to potential uses for properties and a solid business understanding when it comes to key real estate figures. An entrepreneurial mindset and a professional manner are also key, as Asset Managers are in dialogue with a wide range of different stakeholders.

How would you sum up your job as an Asset Manager at Swiss Prime Site?
The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders brings a lot of variety to my role. The fact that I work closely with other departments means I’m also learning new things all the time. I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have when it comes to managing major assets.

A career within the Swiss Prime Site Group?

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Job profile: Asset Manager

The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders makes the role of Asset Manager a highly varied one. Phailin Chotirat gives us an insight into his work.

Swiss Prime Site Immobilien Employees

Thank you for giving us an insight into your day-to-day work.
Phailin Chotirat: It’s my pleasure! But I can’t tell you what a standard working day looks like, because every day is slightly different. That’s what makes my job so exciting – that and the fact that I’m often out visiting our properties, not just sitting at a desk all day.

Tell us a little bit about your main responsibilities.
The aim of my role is to develop and implement property strategies to increase the value and performance of our real estate. In concrete terms, this means ensuring the long-term development of our properties and their position on the market through forward-looking investments, an attractive mix of tenants, or conversion projects.

What exactly do you mean by an attractive mix of tenants?
Our portfolio is mainly made up of commercial properties. When it comes to an office complex like Opus in Zug, for example – which is one of the sites I’m in charge of – the aim is not simply to find another tenant and fill the vacancy as quickly as possible when a tenant moves out. Rather, it’s about working out what kind of tenant will add value to the site and make it more attractive, both for existing customers and for the neighbourhood as a whole. In the case of Opus, we try and get tenants like dentists and supermarkets to take over spaces that become vacant, as they represent added value for the whole site. The same principle also applies to other types of property, such as shopping centres.

Are there situations where vacancies have their advantages?
A vacancy is always a good opportunity to carry out renovations or refurbishments or to adapt the space for a different purpose. In doing so, we always have the property strategy in mind, along with our aim to develop the real estate in a way that is attractive in the long term.

I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have.

Phailin Chotirat, Asset Manager Swiss Prime Site Immobilien

How do you position your real estate on the market?
We use active marketing. This can be through personal contacts, through my network or as part of a marketing strategy. As an Asset Manager, I develop our marketing activities together with our partners and agencies. I direct the agency and can give my creativity free rein. The fact that I know exactly what our customers need is a huge advantage.

What kind of areas bring you into contact with your colleagues?
When it comes to controlling and reporting processes and the financial valuation of a property, I work mainly with our finance and controlling department. I also support the acquisition and sales team when it comes to assessing properties as part of the acquisition process. I have close contact with the market and our customers in my day-to-day work, which gives me a good idea of the marketability and attractiveness of our properties. The same applies to the development or conversion of properties, which involves us working on ideas with colleagues from the development and construction team.

You’ve talked about working with colleagues within Swiss Prime Site. Do you work with associates outside of the company, too?
We direct external managers, marketers and fiduciaries and ensure that the relevant reports are correct for a given property. We also monitor compliance with the defined budget when it comes to building modifications.

What qualities does an Asset Manager need to have?
They need to be passionate about real estate, have a creative approach to potential uses for properties and a solid business understanding when it comes to key real estate figures. An entrepreneurial mindset and a professional manner are also key, as Asset Managers are in dialogue with a wide range of different stakeholders.

How would you sum up your job as an Asset Manager at Swiss Prime Site?
The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders brings a lot of variety to my role. The fact that I work closely with other departments means I’m also learning new things all the time. I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have when it comes to managing major assets.

A career within the Swiss Prime Site Group?

Job profile: Asset Manager

The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders makes the role of Asset Manager a highly varied one. Phailin Chotirat gives us an insight into his work.

Swiss Prime Site Immobilien Employees

Thank you for giving us an insight into your day-to-day work.
Phailin Chotirat: It’s my pleasure! But I can’t tell you what a standard working day looks like, because every day is slightly different. That’s what makes my job so exciting – that and the fact that I’m often out visiting our properties, not just sitting at a desk all day.

Tell us a little bit about your main responsibilities.
The aim of my role is to develop and implement property strategies to increase the value and performance of our real estate. In concrete terms, this means ensuring the long-term development of our properties and their position on the market through forward-looking investments, an attractive mix of tenants, or conversion projects.

What exactly do you mean by an attractive mix of tenants?
Our portfolio is mainly made up of commercial properties. When it comes to an office complex like Opus in Zug, for example – which is one of the sites I’m in charge of – the aim is not simply to find another tenant and fill the vacancy as quickly as possible when a tenant moves out. Rather, it’s about working out what kind of tenant will add value to the site and make it more attractive, both for existing customers and for the neighbourhood as a whole. In the case of Opus, we try and get tenants like dentists and supermarkets to take over spaces that become vacant, as they represent added value for the whole site. The same principle also applies to other types of property, such as shopping centres.

Are there situations where vacancies have their advantages?
A vacancy is always a good opportunity to carry out renovations or refurbishments or to adapt the space for a different purpose. In doing so, we always have the property strategy in mind, along with our aim to develop the real estate in a way that is attractive in the long term.

I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have.

Phailin Chotirat, Asset Manager Swiss Prime Site Immobilien

How do you position your real estate on the market?
We use active marketing. This can be through personal contacts, through my network or as part of a marketing strategy. As an Asset Manager, I develop our marketing activities together with our partners and agencies. I direct the agency and can give my creativity free rein. The fact that I know exactly what our customers need is a huge advantage.

What kind of areas bring you into contact with your colleagues?
When it comes to controlling and reporting processes and the financial valuation of a property, I work mainly with our finance and controlling department. I also support the acquisition and sales team when it comes to assessing properties as part of the acquisition process. I have close contact with the market and our customers in my day-to-day work, which gives me a good idea of the marketability and attractiveness of our properties. The same applies to the development or conversion of properties, which involves us working on ideas with colleagues from the development and construction team.

You’ve talked about working with colleagues within Swiss Prime Site. Do you work with associates outside of the company, too?
We direct external managers, marketers and fiduciaries and ensure that the relevant reports are correct for a given property. We also monitor compliance with the defined budget when it comes to building modifications.

What qualities does an Asset Manager need to have?
They need to be passionate about real estate, have a creative approach to potential uses for properties and a solid business understanding when it comes to key real estate figures. An entrepreneurial mindset and a professional manner are also key, as Asset Managers are in dialogue with a wide range of different stakeholders.

How would you sum up your job as an Asset Manager at Swiss Prime Site?
The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders brings a lot of variety to my role. The fact that I work closely with other departments means I’m also learning new things all the time. I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have when it comes to managing major assets.

A career within the Swiss Prime Site Group?

Job profile: Asset Manager

The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders makes the role of Asset Manager a highly varied one. Phailin Chotirat gives us an insight into his work.

Swiss Prime Site Immobilien Employees

Thank you for giving us an insight into your day-to-day work.
Phailin Chotirat: It’s my pleasure! But I can’t tell you what a standard working day looks like, because every day is slightly different. That’s what makes my job so exciting – that and the fact that I’m often out visiting our properties, not just sitting at a desk all day.

Tell us a little bit about your main responsibilities.
The aim of my role is to develop and implement property strategies to increase the value and performance of our real estate. In concrete terms, this means ensuring the long-term development of our properties and their position on the market through forward-looking investments, an attractive mix of tenants, or conversion projects.

What exactly do you mean by an attractive mix of tenants?
Our portfolio is mainly made up of commercial properties. When it comes to an office complex like Opus in Zug, for example – which is one of the sites I’m in charge of – the aim is not simply to find another tenant and fill the vacancy as quickly as possible when a tenant moves out. Rather, it’s about working out what kind of tenant will add value to the site and make it more attractive, both for existing customers and for the neighbourhood as a whole. In the case of Opus, we try and get tenants like dentists and supermarkets to take over spaces that become vacant, as they represent added value for the whole site. The same principle also applies to other types of property, such as shopping centres.

Are there situations where vacancies have their advantages?
A vacancy is always a good opportunity to carry out renovations or refurbishments or to adapt the space for a different purpose. In doing so, we always have the property strategy in mind, along with our aim to develop the real estate in a way that is attractive in the long term.

I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have.

Phailin Chotirat, Asset Manager Swiss Prime Site Immobilien

How do you position your real estate on the market?
We use active marketing. This can be through personal contacts, through my network or as part of a marketing strategy. As an Asset Manager, I develop our marketing activities together with our partners and agencies. I direct the agency and can give my creativity free rein. The fact that I know exactly what our customers need is a huge advantage.

What kind of areas bring you into contact with your colleagues?
When it comes to controlling and reporting processes and the financial valuation of a property, I work mainly with our finance and controlling department. I also support the acquisition and sales team when it comes to assessing properties as part of the acquisition process. I have close contact with the market and our customers in my day-to-day work, which gives me a good idea of the marketability and attractiveness of our properties. The same applies to the development or conversion of properties, which involves us working on ideas with colleagues from the development and construction team.

You’ve talked about working with colleagues within Swiss Prime Site. Do you work with associates outside of the company, too?
We direct external managers, marketers and fiduciaries and ensure that the relevant reports are correct for a given property. We also monitor compliance with the defined budget when it comes to building modifications.

What qualities does an Asset Manager need to have?
They need to be passionate about real estate, have a creative approach to potential uses for properties and a solid business understanding when it comes to key real estate figures. An entrepreneurial mindset and a professional manner are also key, as Asset Managers are in dialogue with a wide range of different stakeholders.

How would you sum up your job as an Asset Manager at Swiss Prime Site?
The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders brings a lot of variety to my role. The fact that I work closely with other departments means I’m also learning new things all the time. I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have when it comes to managing major assets.

A career within the Swiss Prime Site Group?

Job profile: Asset Manager

The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders makes the role of Asset Manager a highly varied one. Phailin Chotirat gives us an insight into his work.

Swiss Prime Site Immobilien Employees

Thank you for giving us an insight into your day-to-day work.
Phailin Chotirat: It’s my pleasure! But I can’t tell you what a standard working day looks like, because every day is slightly different. That’s what makes my job so exciting – that and the fact that I’m often out visiting our properties, not just sitting at a desk all day.

Tell us a little bit about your main responsibilities.
The aim of my role is to develop and implement property strategies to increase the value and performance of our real estate. In concrete terms, this means ensuring the long-term development of our properties and their position on the market through forward-looking investments, an attractive mix of tenants, or conversion projects.

What exactly do you mean by an attractive mix of tenants?
Our portfolio is mainly made up of commercial properties. When it comes to an office complex like Opus in Zug, for example – which is one of the sites I’m in charge of – the aim is not simply to find another tenant and fill the vacancy as quickly as possible when a tenant moves out. Rather, it’s about working out what kind of tenant will add value to the site and make it more attractive, both for existing customers and for the neighbourhood as a whole. In the case of Opus, we try and get tenants like dentists and supermarkets to take over spaces that become vacant, as they represent added value for the whole site. The same principle also applies to other types of property, such as shopping centres.

Are there situations where vacancies have their advantages?
A vacancy is always a good opportunity to carry out renovations or refurbishments or to adapt the space for a different purpose. In doing so, we always have the property strategy in mind, along with our aim to develop the real estate in a way that is attractive in the long term.

I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have.

Phailin Chotirat, Asset Manager Swiss Prime Site Immobilien

How do you position your real estate on the market?
We use active marketing. This can be through personal contacts, through my network or as part of a marketing strategy. As an Asset Manager, I develop our marketing activities together with our partners and agencies. I direct the agency and can give my creativity free rein. The fact that I know exactly what our customers need is a huge advantage.

What kind of areas bring you into contact with your colleagues?
When it comes to controlling and reporting processes and the financial valuation of a property, I work mainly with our finance and controlling department. I also support the acquisition and sales team when it comes to assessing properties as part of the acquisition process. I have close contact with the market and our customers in my day-to-day work, which gives me a good idea of the marketability and attractiveness of our properties. The same applies to the development or conversion of properties, which involves us working on ideas with colleagues from the development and construction team.

You’ve talked about working with colleagues within Swiss Prime Site. Do you work with associates outside of the company, too?
We direct external managers, marketers and fiduciaries and ensure that the relevant reports are correct for a given property. We also monitor compliance with the defined budget when it comes to building modifications.

What qualities does an Asset Manager need to have?
They need to be passionate about real estate, have a creative approach to potential uses for properties and a solid business understanding when it comes to key real estate figures. An entrepreneurial mindset and a professional manner are also key, as Asset Managers are in dialogue with a wide range of different stakeholders.

How would you sum up your job as an Asset Manager at Swiss Prime Site?
The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders brings a lot of variety to my role. The fact that I work closely with other departments means I’m also learning new things all the time. I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have when it comes to managing major assets.

A career within the Swiss Prime Site Group?

Job profile: Asset Manager

The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders makes the role of Asset Manager a highly varied one. Phailin Chotirat gives us an insight into his work.

Swiss Prime Site Immobilien Employees

Thank you for giving us an insight into your day-to-day work.
Phailin Chotirat: It’s my pleasure! But I can’t tell you what a standard working day looks like, because every day is slightly different. That’s what makes my job so exciting – that and the fact that I’m often out visiting our properties, not just sitting at a desk all day.

Tell us a little bit about your main responsibilities.
The aim of my role is to develop and implement property strategies to increase the value and performance of our real estate. In concrete terms, this means ensuring the long-term development of our properties and their position on the market through forward-looking investments, an attractive mix of tenants, or conversion projects.

What exactly do you mean by an attractive mix of tenants?
Our portfolio is mainly made up of commercial properties. When it comes to an office complex like Opus in Zug, for example – which is one of the sites I’m in charge of – the aim is not simply to find another tenant and fill the vacancy as quickly as possible when a tenant moves out. Rather, it’s about working out what kind of tenant will add value to the site and make it more attractive, both for existing customers and for the neighbourhood as a whole. In the case of Opus, we try and get tenants like dentists and supermarkets to take over spaces that become vacant, as they represent added value for the whole site. The same principle also applies to other types of property, such as shopping centres.

Are there situations where vacancies have their advantages?
A vacancy is always a good opportunity to carry out renovations or refurbishments or to adapt the space for a different purpose. In doing so, we always have the property strategy in mind, along with our aim to develop the real estate in a way that is attractive in the long term.

I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have.

Phailin Chotirat, Asset Manager Swiss Prime Site Immobilien

How do you position your real estate on the market?
We use active marketing. This can be through personal contacts, through my network or as part of a marketing strategy. As an Asset Manager, I develop our marketing activities together with our partners and agencies. I direct the agency and can give my creativity free rein. The fact that I know exactly what our customers need is a huge advantage.

What kind of areas bring you into contact with your colleagues?
When it comes to controlling and reporting processes and the financial valuation of a property, I work mainly with our finance and controlling department. I also support the acquisition and sales team when it comes to assessing properties as part of the acquisition process. I have close contact with the market and our customers in my day-to-day work, which gives me a good idea of the marketability and attractiveness of our properties. The same applies to the development or conversion of properties, which involves us working on ideas with colleagues from the development and construction team.

You’ve talked about working with colleagues within Swiss Prime Site. Do you work with associates outside of the company, too?
We direct external managers, marketers and fiduciaries and ensure that the relevant reports are correct for a given property. We also monitor compliance with the defined budget when it comes to building modifications.

What qualities does an Asset Manager need to have?
They need to be passionate about real estate, have a creative approach to potential uses for properties and a solid business understanding when it comes to key real estate figures. An entrepreneurial mindset and a professional manner are also key, as Asset Managers are in dialogue with a wide range of different stakeholders.

How would you sum up your job as an Asset Manager at Swiss Prime Site?
The mix of financial work, real estate and personal interaction with different stakeholders brings a lot of variety to my role. The fact that I work closely with other departments means I’m also learning new things all the time. I value our corporate culture, which is based on respect and innovation, and the responsibility I have when it comes to managing major assets.

A career within the Swiss Prime Site Group?