What defines us, what drives us
The world is changing. There’s a lot to do, and everyone has a responsibility to help make it happen. If everyone makes a contribution, however small, then together we can make a big one. So how can we at Westbridge be a part of this? Through our unconditional commitment to make a real difference. By being more than just a service provider to our clients. By being your true and trusted partner. We’re the ones whose advice and opinions you can rely on. We’re the ones who make complicated things simple.
Unique Guidance
The future is an unknown landscape for which we have no map. But with our skills and knowledge, our business processes and resources, and our experience and sound advice, we help guide our clients through the jungle of ever-changing laws, regulations and standards. We are the compass to help you make good business decisions which are also good for the planet. We at Westbridge see ourselves as your navigator to a future that benefits everyone.
United Skills
We’re a colourful team – and if you look at how we dress, we mean this literally. But we also mean this figuratively: Because what unites and strengthens us is our passion. We’re convinced that it takes a mix of attitudes, values and skills to make a real difference. This vibrant culture is how we combine business efficiency and service orientation with our highly motivated team. It benefits our people, our company and our clients.
Unraveled Complexity
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in a world that’s changing ever faster and becoming ever more complicated. With our skills and proven experience, we’re able to make sense of complexity, make the best of technology and digitalisation, and have a lasting impact on Germany’s real estate industry. We take pride in being widely recognised as a leader in this effort, and it challenges to do even better.
Unified know-how
Our most valuable asset is the set of skills we have - as individual professionals and as an organisation. The skills it takes to sustainably reduce a property’s carbon footprint, while at the same time optimising profitability and value creation for the property’s owners. In this way, we strive to create a truly win-win situation which benefits both our clients and the world we live in. We can do both: manage financial returns, and manage our planet’s limited resources.
Urban Future
We at Westbridge believe that we have an unprecedented opportunity: We can literally help to shape the future. Especially in our major cities and the way that they operate. For our own benefit, and for the benefit of future generations. We help our clients to make their properties fit for the future, creating value while making a long-term impact. Because the environment that we live in matters.
Who We Are
Westbridge was founded in 2015 in Frankfurt, the financial capital of Germany. At the beginning of 2022, we joined forces with two other firms with recognized expertise in sustainability, Argentus and agradblue, thereby augmenting our capabilities in ESG due diligence, carbon analytics, energy audits, and ESG consulting. With these comprehensive in-house capabilities, we are able to support our clients as a single source for real estate energy management, from initial consulting all the way through to execution and operation. Later in 2022, ESG data management specialist Quantrefy likewise became part of Westbridge Group. In addition to our head office in Frankfurt, we also have offices in Hamburg and Munich, thereby spanning the north, middle and south of Germany. Beyond Germany, we have international offices in London, Warsaw and Zurich. Westbridge Group currently has some 170 employees.
These mergers have made us a team that is not only exciting and diverse but also literally colourful. We wear everything from smart suits to woollen sweaters, with running shoes for people on the go – and that’s a good thing! Because what unites and strengthens us is our passion. We’re convinced that it takes a mix of attitudes, values and skills to make a real difference. This vibrant culture is how we combine business efficiency and service orientation with our highly motivated team. It benefits our people, our company and our clients.
We’re here to serve you
Yama Mahasher
Chief Executive OfficerYama Mahasher, a graduate of business administration, has been CEO of Westbridge Group since September 2022. In addition to overall business responsibility, his specific responsibilities as one of the company’s six Managing Directors also include corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, internationalization, and business operations. Before taking over at Westbridge, Mr. Mahasher served as COO Germany and head of operations for Central Europe at Jones Lang LaSalle.
Jonas Coesfeld
Chief Financial OfficerWith a degree in finance, Jonas Coesfeld is responsible for finance and accounting as well as legal and compliance at Westbridge. Before joining as Managing Director and CFO, he most recently served as senior portfolio director at GENUI, an investment boutique. Prior to that, he held various positions in Germany and abroad at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) from 2008 to 2019, including as senior manager and certified public auditor.
Simon Szpyrka
Chief Sales OfficerSimon Szpyrka, a co-founder of Argentus, has served as Managing Director and Chief Sales Officer of Westbridge since the merger of the two companies. With a degree in industrial engineering, he brings special expertise in energy and sustainability management, along with more than 14 years of proven experience in consulting and implementation of energy efficiency and sustainability projects for real estate. His specific areas of responsibility at Westbridge include the entire consulting business ...
Rüdiger Salzmann
Founder & Managing PartnerRüdiger Salzmann is one of the three original founders of Westbridge. Following his studies of business administration at the European Business School (EBS) in Oestrich-Winkel, he completed graduate studies in real estate economics and in real estate. In 2005, Salzmann founded NyConTec Energy GmbH, which later became part of Kofler Energies Group.
Christopher Feliks
Founder & Managing DirectorChristopher Feliks, also one of Westbridge’s original founders, likewise continues to serve as a Managing Director. Following as well as during his studies of business administration at the Hessian University of Cooperative Education in Frankfurt with a focus on financing and controlling, Mr. Feliks worked for companies including Kofler Energies AG.
Patrick Kämpfner
Founder & Managing DirectorPatrick Kämpfner, the third of Westbridge’s original founders, completes the company’s current team of six Managing Directors. Following completion of undergraduate and master’s degrees in business administration at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Mannheim, he earned two additional graduate degrees in real estate economics and in real estate from the European Business School (EBS) in Oestrich-Winkel.
Hajo Engelke
Managing Director Westbridge Advisory International AGAfter completing his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration at the University of St. Gallen, Hajo Engelke earned an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Investment Management at the University of North Carolina. He started his professional career at Deutsche Bank in Corporate Investment Banking. Further stations include various entrepreneurial activities in the USA, Germany and Switzerland. Since 2019, he is responsible for Westbridge Advisory International AG.
Markus Hamacher
Managing Director Westbridge Energy GmbHMarkus Hamacher has been part of the Westbridge Group since the beginning of 2018. The graduate in business administration has always been responsible for the topics of business development. Among others, the products photovoltaics, e-mobility and power purchase agreements fall under his area in Westbridge Energy GmbH.
Founders
Rüdiger Salzmann
Founder & Managing PartnerRüdiger Salzmann is one of the three original founders of Westbridge. Following his studies of business administration at the European Business School (EBS) in Oestrich-Winkel, he completed graduate studies in real estate economics and in real estate. In 2005, Salzmann founded NyConTec Energy GmbH, which later became part of Kofler Energies Group.
Christopher Feliks
Founder & Managing DirectorChristopher Feliks, also one of Westbridge’s original founders, likewise continues to serve as a Managing Director. Following as well as during his studies of business administration at the Hessian University of Cooperative Education in Frankfurt with a focus on financing and controlling, Mr. Feliks worked for companies including Kofler Energies AG.
Patrick Kämpfner
Founder & Managing DirectorPatrick Kämpfner, the third of Westbridge’s original founders, completes the company’s current team of six Managing Directors. Following completion of undergraduate and master’s degrees in business administration at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Mannheim, he earned two additional graduate degrees in real estate economics and in real estate from the European Business School (EBS) in Oestrich-Winkel.