Our People. Our Passion. Our Purpose.
Meet the Heart of PIF
Behind every breakthrough, every insight, and every innovation at PIF, there’s a team united by curiosity, creativity, and compassion. We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers—engineers and designers, storytellers and strategists—each bringing a unique spark to the work we do.
Driving Change, Together
From day one, our mission has been clear: harness the power of technology and human ingenuity to tackle the world’s toughest challenges. Whether we’re sketching new product concepts, building scalable platforms, or diving deep into data, collaboration fuels our success. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Authentic Collaboration: We listen as much as we lead. Every idea is welcomed, every perspective valued.
- Relentless Curiosity: We ask “why” until we understand the root of the problem - and then we ask “why not?” until we craft a bold solution.
- Empathy-First Mindset: Our users and communities guide our decisions. We design with heart, always striving for positive impact.
That’s Us
Tobias Temmen 🇨🇭
Managing Director at wait, what., brings over 20 years of experience in structured finance, transformation advisory, and investment management. He has launched and overseen more than €1.5 billion in real estate, private equity, and venture capital transactions, with clients including Commerzbank, HSBC, UBS, and Deutsche Bank. A strategic advisor to public and private institutions, including MIT REAP, Factory Berlin, and coparion, Tobias blends financial acumen with a systems-thinking approach to regenerative investing.
Hans Karssenberg 🇳🇱
Hans Karssenberg is a founding partner of STIPO, the renowned urban development and placemaking team. With decades of experience, Hans is a thought leader in creating vibrant, human-centric cities. His expertise lies in placemaking strategies prioritizing local engagement and sustainable urban regeneration. He has advised on numerous global projects, with a focus on activating public spaces and developing mixed-use areas. As an advisor to PIF, Hans brings unparalleled knowledge of placemaking and community-driven development, ensuring the fund delivers lasting social impact through its investments.
Ethan Kent 🇺🇸
Ethan Kent, a Senior Fellow at Project for Public Spaces (PPS), is an internationally recognized expert in placemaking. He has worked in over 50 countries, helping communities create thriving public spaces that drive social, cultural, and economic impact. Ethan has led significant initiatives, such as the global Placemaking Leadership Council, and is a champion of transforming cities through community-driven approaches. With his experience in placemaking policy and urban strategy, Ethan advises PIF on maximizing the social impact of its investments while fostering vibrant, inclusive spaces.
Samuel Leder 🇨🇭
Samuel Leder is co-director of Placemaking Switzerland and serves as the program lead for the Urban Management program at the renowned «Center for Urban and Real Estate Management» (CUREM) at the University of Zurich.
As a knowledgeable and adaptable expert in urban development, he employs an interdisciplinary approach grounded in rigorous, evidence-based practices. This ensures that PIF-funded developments are impactful, economically viable, and socially sustainable.
His expertise in strategic urbanism, real estate development, and placemaking enables him to uncover hidden opportunities in projects and navigate potential pitfalls with a strategic mindset.
Christian Feghali 🇨🇭
Christian Feghali is a real estate portfolio management expert with extensive experience from ETH Zurich, UBS, and Deutsche Bank. Specializing in strategic asset management and sustainable urban development, Christian has managed multi-billion-dollar real estate portfolios focusing on value creation and operational efficiency. As an advisor to PIF, Christian leverages his expertise in financial structuring and real estate investment strategies to ensure the fund achieves stable, long-term returns while driving placemaking initiatives that create socially resilient urban spaces.
Morten Ørsager 🇩🇰
Morten Ørsager is the managing partner at ERIK Architect, leading innovative architectural projects that prioritize community engagement and sustainability. With more than two decades of experience designing complex urban environments, Morten specializes in mixed-use developments and adaptive reuse strategies. His expertise in placemaking-focused design and architectural excellence informs his advisory role at PIF, ensuring that investments are optimized for aesthetic and functional impact while fostering people-centered spaces.
Ramon Marrades 🇳🇱
Ramon Marrades is an economist and urban strategist specializing in place-led development and urban transformation. As an advisor to PIF, he embeds placemaking in investment strategies to deliver value, sustainability, and community impact. He previously served as Chief Finance and Strategy Officer at La Marina de València, leading its waterfront regeneration into an innovation district. He is the Director of Placemaking Europe and holds economics degrees from Utrecht University and the London School of Economics (LSE).
Building the Future, Hand in Hand
At PIF, we believe that extraordinary outcomes arise when passionate people come together around a shared vision. Here, your voice matters, your talents shine, and your growth is championed. We’re more than colleagues—we’re co-creators shaping what’s next.
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