Former German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck to join Danish investment firm Urban Partners as senior advisor
Robert Habeck, Germany's former vice chancellor and economy minister, will start as a senior advisor at Copenhagen-based Urban Partners on 1 August, the firm announced.
The appointment
Robert Habeck, who served as German vice chancellor and economy minister from December 2021 to May 2025, will join Urban Partners as a senior advisor on 1 August. The Danish investment firm, which focuses on urban development and real estate, said Habeck will help drive its research activities, particularly on how private capital can support affordable housing in fast-growing urban areas.
Habeck's path to the private sector
Habeck was the Green party's candidate for chancellor in the February 2025 federal election. After the collapse of the traffic-light coalition and his departure from government in May 2025, he took up teaching assignments at several universities in the United States and Israel. The move to Urban Partners marks his first corporate role since leaving politics.
- Becomes Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
- Runs as the Green party's candidate for chancellor in the federal election
- Leaves government after the collapse of the traffic-light coalition
- Starts as Senior Advisor at Urban Partners
Urban Partners' ambitions in Germany
Urban Partners manages more than 25 billion euros in assets worldwide and employs around 36 people across its German offices in Frankfurt, Munich and Berlin. The firm plans to expand its German business with Habeck's help. Recent investments include logistics properties in metropolitan regions and multi-family rental apartments in Berlin, Munich and Hamburg.
The collaboration between the public and private sectors is at the core of our DNA as an investor, and Dr Habeck brings invaluable experience and an impressive track record in public service at the intersection of sustainability, affordability and the private sector.
Habeck's vision for cities
Habeck framed his new role around the challenges facing urban areas. He said the success of the great transformations of our time will be decided in cities, and that improving housing, public space and infrastructure contributes to social cohesion, sustainability and economic strength.
In our cities, the success of the great transformations of our time will be decided. Whoever improves housing, public space and infrastructure simultaneously contributes to social cohesion, sustainability and economic strength.
