A multi-disciplinary collective of engineers, developers and advisors.
Michael Weise
Managing Director — Project Structuring & Delivery
Michael is a native of Dresden and a qualified civil engineer (Dipl.-Ing.), having completed his studies at Technische Universität Dresden. Since graduating, he has worked exclusively within the general contracting sector. His career includes project management at Gustav Epple Bauunternehmung GmbH and technical leadership on the headquarters of SIXT SE. In subsequent Managing Director and Technical Director roles, he oversaw developments with a combined investment volume of approximately EUR 500 million. At Greenwaves, Michael is responsible for project delivery, from planning and execution through to completion.
Selected project experience — Michael Weise
Selected projects from Michael’s career, including roles before Greenwaves.
- 76 homes, Bad Oldesloe2021–2024
Project management and general contractor services
- Residential buildings, Coswig near Dresden2017–2019
Project development and general contractor project management
- StudyLofts, Dresden2009–2011
Project management and own development
- Terraced housing, Riga2007–2008
Project management and general contractor services
- Sixt Garden Offices, Munich-Pullach2001–2003
Joint-venture project management at Gustav Epple
Chris Effah
Managing Director — Business Development & Project Structuring
Chris is a lawyer by training who transitioned into the real estate and technology sectors in 2013. Since then, he has helped build and scale start-ups across Berlin, Frankfurt, and London, contributing to successful exits to companies such as Moody’s and MRI Software. He has supported complex real estate transactions for institutional investors, including the sale of a pan-European shopping centre portfolio, and led teams introducing technological and process innovations at Blackstone Real Estate, BayernLB and Union Investment. At Greenwaves, Chris oversees business development, sales, and fundraising.
Evgenia Weise
Finance Lead / Project Controller
Evgenia holds a degree in Economics from the Technical University of Dresden. Since 2012, she has gained experience in financial management and project controlling, including construction cost control at LTG AG Lauenburgische Treuhand Group and freelance project controlling at SEERIA RENOVA. At Greenwaves, Evgenia is responsible for project controlling and financial oversight.
Matthias Fiedler
Senior Project Manager BSE
Matthias is a qualified mechanical engineer (Dipl.-Ing.) who transitioned into building services engineering in 1984. Since 1990, he has managed numerous BSE construction projects across Germany as part of overall project management, with a cumulative technical project volume of approximately €360 million. At Greenwaves, Matthias primarily oversees the execution of BSE projects.
Andreas Hardt
Strategic Partner & Senior Advisor
Since 2001, Andreas has built a career in global real estate investment and asset management. He has held leadership roles as Head of Germany at Oxford Properties Group, Blackstone PM Germany, and Valad Europe, with earlier roles at Goldman Sachs, Alpha Real Capital and Deka Immobilien. In autumn 2025, Andreas founded HardtRock Real Estate, a Berlin-based equity placement and transaction advisory. At Greenwaves, he supports the team with expertise in real estate investment, finance, and project structuring.
Sevgi Kaplan, PhD
Senior Advisor — Strategic Planning & Urban Development
Sevgi is an urban and regional planner with international experience since 2010 in strategic planning, sustainable development, and complex project management across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. She holds a PhD in City and Regional Planning and has held senior roles at UN-Habitat and leading European development institutions. At Greenwaves, Sevgi supports projects with her expertise in urban development and strategic planning.
