Rikke Lykke is a recognized professional with over 25 years of experience in the European real estate industry. As Group CEO, she joined the Executive Board of Catella Group in August 2025, where she leads the company’s strategic international development. Before joining Catella, Mrs. Lykke held prominent leadership roles, including CEO of DEAS Asset Management Group, Head of European Asset Management at PATRIZIA, and co-founder and Managing Partner at Atlas Management. Her expertise spans fund and asset management, acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions, and investment platform development.

Mrs. Lykke has extensive boardroom experience. In May 2025, she joined the Board of Directors of Belgium-listed Aedifica as an Independent Director and currently serves as Chairman of the Danish proptech firm Hococo. Previously, she has held directorship positions at IKANO Bostad, Danish Industry, PropTech Denmark and Investering & Tryghed, among others. Rikke Lykke is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) and a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI).