PRIMESTAR Group Will Restructure Executive Team
Hospitality operators should watch as the firm reorganizes leadership to scale its portfolio across Central Europe.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in People
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Effective October 1, 2026, PRIMESTAR Group will shift its executive leadership structure to support regional expansion. The firm, which operates more than 4,900 rooms across Continental Europe, is realigning its operations and development divisions.
Why it matters
This leadership transition is designed to facilitate portfolio growth in Germany, Austria, and Poland. For other operators, this signals an increased competitive focus on the Central European hotel real estate market.
PRIMESTAR Group manages a portfolio of 4,900 rooms across brands including June SIX, June Stay, WorX, and June Lux. The firm is now scaling its executive team to support further hotel real estate growth.
The players
PRIMESTAR Group
A hotel operator based in Berlin that manages over 4,900 rooms under brands like June SIX and WorX.
Björn Wilkens
An incoming executive formerly with real estate developer BECKEN who will lead development in Poland.
Anke Bogansky
An internal leader appointed to the Managing Director Finance and HR position.
Martin Gotschewski
An internal leader who will serve as Prokurist and Head of Operations.
Ronald Giese
The incumbent Managing Director Commercial who will remain with the firm.
The details
The restructure involves both internal promotions and external recruitment to solidify the company's management divisions. Anke Bogansky will assume the role of Managing Director Finance and HR, while Martin Gotschewski transitions into the role of Prokurist and Head of Operations. Additionally, Björn Wilkens joins the firm to oversee development and asset management with a specific mandate to expand the company's presence into Poland.
Timeline
Martin Gotschewski joined the firm in 2023.
Anke Bogansky and Martin Gotschewski begin new roles on October 1, 2026.
Björn Wilkens joins the leadership team on November 1, 2026.
Market Landscape
This move follows the broader industry trend of consolidating leadership to support cross-border portfolio scaling in Continental Europe. The restructure aligns PRIMESTAR Group with competitors seeking to institutionalize operations across Germany, Austria, and Poland.
Operators in the Central European hospitality market should monitor how this new leadership team shifts development capital toward Poland. Competitors should evaluate if their current operational structure can match the firm's new emphasis on dedicated development and asset management roles.
The takeaway
When scaling across borders, success often depends on dedicated leadership roles that prioritize regional asset development. Operators should track how the shift from a general management model to these specialized leadership roles affects project timelines and expansion speed.
Further reading
For more on industry leadership trends, visit the People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Europe-re.
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