Zug Estates Appoints Janine Nauer as New Head of Project Development
Zug Estates Holding Ltd has appointed Janine Nauer as Head of Project Development & Construction Projects, bringing extensive real estate development experience to guide the company's strategic property portfolio valued at CHF 1.92 billion.
The Board of Directors of Zug Estates Holding Ltd has appointed Janine Nauer as Head of Project Development & Construction Projects and a member of the Group Management of Zug Estates Ltd, with her tenure beginning April 1, 2026. This leadership transition comes as the company manages a substantial property portfolio valued at CHF 1.92 billion as of June 30, 2025, focusing on centrally located sites in the Zug region that support sustainable development.
Nauer brings significant expertise to Zug Estates, having most recently served as Head of the Real Estate Development Team for German-speaking Switzerland at Swiss Life Asset Management since 2022. Her background includes five years as a project manager and team lead at a Swiss real estate service provider, where she specialized in project development and realization. Prior to that, she accumulated eight years of experience in project management as an architect, providing her with comprehensive understanding of the development process from conception through completion.
The new appointee holds a Master of Arts in Architecture from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) and an EMBA in General Management from the University of St. Gallen (HSG), combining architectural expertise with business management credentials. She succeeds Peter Wicki, who has decided to pursue new professional challenges after more than six successful years at Zug Estates. During his tenure, Wicki played a key role in shaping the company's development as a member of Group Management.
Zug Estates operates primarily in the Zug region, focusing on properties that enable multiple uses and support sustainable urban development. The company's portfolio includes two major sites in Zug and Risch-Rotkreuz, along with a city resort in Zug featuring the Park Hotel Zug and City Garden business hotels plus various restaurants. The Board of Directors expressed gratitude for Wicki's commitment and fruitful contributions to the Zug Estates Group, wishing him success in his future endeavors.
This leadership appointment occurs ahead of key corporate events, including the publication of the Annual Report and Sustainability Report 2025 on February 19, 2026, followed by the General Meeting of Shareholders on April 8, 2026. Zug Estates Holding Ltd maintains its corporate presence at Baarerstrasse 18 in Zug, Switzerland, and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in Zurich under ticker symbol ZUGN. Additional company information is available through their corporate website at https://www.zugestates.ch.