Astrid Fath becomes Managing Director of Wohnbau
Architect and administrative manager Astrid Fath is to join the management of Wohnbau Mainz GmbH. This was announced by Lord Mayor Nino Haase as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the ZBM municipal group. Earlier this evening, the relevant committees had completed the selection process and passed the necessary resolutions.
Mayor Haase: “With Ms. Fath, Mainz is gaining a top expert from both the public and private construction sectors, who will be a tremendous asset to Wohnbau. She brings an outside perspective as well as extensive experience in municipal housing construction and energy-efficient renovations. With Mr. Becker and Ms. Fath, I believe Wohnbau is ideally positioned for the future, with a clear focus on creating and preserving affordable housing in our city. The Wohnbau management team is now complete. I am very much looking forward to working with this strong team.”
The plan is for Astrid Fath to begin her contract on October 1, 2026. She will then lead Wohnbau as technical managing director alongside Roman Becker, who will serve as commercial managing director.
In the late afternoon, the Supervisory Board of Zentrale Beteiligungsgesellschaft der Stadt Mainz mbH first passed a resolution. The Supervisory Board of Wohnbau Mainz GmbH was subsequently informed. The appointment was carried out by the shareholders’ meeting of Wohnbau Mainz GmbH.
For further information, please refer to the attached press release from Wohnbau Mainz GmbH.
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Press release: Wohnbau Mainz announces new managing director. Together with Roman Becker, she will manage the largest residential construction company in the state capital in future.
With Astrid Jutta Fath, Wohnbau Mainz has appointed a proven expert in urban development, project development, and portfolio management as its new technical managing director. She brings extensive experience from leadership roles in the housing industry, administration, and project development, and offers a holistic perspective on the challenges facing the housing market.
Most recently, she served as a member of the executive board at TreuBau Freiburg AG, where she was primarily responsible for planning, project development, and portfolio management. Going forward, her professional focus will be on the technical management of Wohnbau Mainz’s properties, as well as the leasing of apartments and commercial units, with a balanced mix of subsidized and privately financed housing, commercial space, and social infrastructure.
Previously, she gained extensive leadership experience in senior positions, including as Technical Director at GGH Heidelberg, Head of Planning at GAG Ludwigshafen, and Director of the City Planning and Environment Office in Schriesheim. In these roles, she was responsible for large investment budgets, interdisciplinary teams, and strategic development processes at the intersection of economic efficiency, urban development, and sustainability. With her professional background, Astrid Jutta Fath combines technical depth with strategic foresight.
The shareholder structure of Wohnbau Mainz consists of the City of Mainz, the municipal holding company ZBM, and RIO Energieeffizienz GmbH & Co. KG. The shareholders expressly welcome the decision and view the selection of Astrid Jutta Fath as a compelling and forward-looking appointment to the management team. They are convinced that, with her technical expertise and strategic competence, she will, together with Roman Becker, provide important impetus for the company’s further development.
The shareholders and Supervisory Board Chair Jana Schmöller highlight the close and collaborative partnership during the selection process. The decision to appoint Astrid Jutta Fath reflects a shared vision for the future direction of Wohnbau Mainz. They see this arrangement as a strong foundation for a trusting collaboration and the consistent further development of the company. Wohnbau Mainz is confident that, in her, it has gained a leader who will further develop the company both professionally and strategically.
The shareholders and Supervisory Board Chair Jana Schmöller warmly welcome Astrid Fath, look forward to working with her, and wish her every success in her new role. We see the new management structure as a strong foundation for the company’s continued success. Ms. Fath is currently scheduled to begin her tenure on October 1, 2026.
Roman Becker looks forward to the collaboration, as this will allow the upcoming tasks to be distributed across multiple shoulders once again and implemented in a focused and strategic manner. This is because the housing market remains tight, and Wohnbau continues to carry out new construction and major modernization projects that must be implemented to continue providing affordable housing.