Dipl.- Ing. Olaf C. Buenck M.Sc. REM, Senior Airport Development Leader with 25+ years of experience in airport masterplanning, real estate strategy, and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) integration. Specialized in vertiport planning, airport city concepts, and the transformation of strategic infrastructure into sustainable, revenue-generating assets.
Combining an architectural background (TU Berlin full diploma) with an M.Sc. in Real Estate Management, I bridge creative design thinking and financial viability – from first concept sketch to CAPEX/OPEX modelling, feasibility analysis, and execution. My work spans Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, delivering solutions for complex, high-profile projects that balance innovation, passenger experience, and investor returns.
Proven track record includes leading the Airport Hamburg Masterplan2040, regional airports like Memmingen, Salzburg and Essen and designing vertiport networks for government-funded AAM initiatives, and shaping airport city developments for major hubs such as Berlin Brandenburg International and Quito International. Fluent in English and German, intermediate in French, with international project experience in the UAE, Canada, and the USA.
Education + Certificates 2013 – 2015 Technical University of Berlin, Germany Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Real Estate Management 2014 George Washington University, USA Certificate in Real Estate and Urban Analysis Focus: Investment, Finance, and Valuation 1994 – 2010 Technical University of Berlin, Germany Diploma in Architectural Design (Dipl.-Ing.) Master’s-equivalent degree 1992 – 1994 University of Erlangen, Germany Studies in Computer Science B.A.-equivalent level
Employment Career
2015 – present amd.sigma strategic airport development GmbH, a member of Munich Airport current position: Senior Manager • Led the development of large-scale master planning projects integrating aviation, urban mobility, and real estate. • Directed the strategic vision for airport city developments in Europe, Middle East, and Latin America, ensuring economic viability and sustainability. • Secured partnerships and negotiated investment frameworks for multimodal transport and urban integration projects. • Managed high-profile Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiatives, including vertiport development, regulatory strategy, and business case modeling. • Guided interdisciplinary teams in delivering commercial real estate masterplans that drive airport district transformation.
2015 – present Lecturer at TU Berlin, • Developed and taught coursework on real estate investment strategy, feasibility analysis, and urban development. • Mentored students in airport district planning and infrastructure finance, bridging academic knowledge with industry applications.
2015 – present Ruudin Real Estate Management • Working real-estate projects in Germany as a consultant
1994 – 2015 Architectural Design & Market Strategy | b:F GmbH (1994 – 2015) • Founded and led an architectural consulting firm, pioneering digital content creation and urban master planning. • Directed strategic urban planning projects, working with government authorities on mixed-use infrastructure development. • Designed real estate concepts that balanced commercial viability with sustainable urban growth. • Played a key role in major infrastructure tenders, including Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and international airport expansions.
Key Client List (extract)
Aviation & Mobility Airbus Deutschland Lufthansa Berliner Flughäfen BER HOCHTIEF Airport AG Deutsche Bahn Real Estate & Development Emaar Properties Tishman Speyer ECE Projektmanagement BEOS Projektentwicklung Bauwert Property Group Architecture & Urban Design gmp Sauerbruch Hutton Richard Rogers Partnership Dominique Perrault Ingenhoven und Partner Construction & Engineering Max Bögl Züblin DEGES SBP Assmann Corporate & Industry DaimlerChrysler Hewlett-Packard ThyssenKrupp Evonik Merck Public & Institutional Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung Berlin Berliner Wasserbetriebe BSR Kanadische Botschaft Berlin, Embassy Canada Hochschule Bremen
