Thibault Michels

Leading investments and negotiations as Chief Acquisition Officer

Aalter, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

Chief Acquisition Officer with a proven track record in real estate acquisition, development, and commercialization. I turn opportunities into deals — from sourcing and feasibility through negotiation, structuring, and exit. Skilled in deal-making, pricing strategy, and project development, with a strong eye for risk and return. Educated at KU Leuven and Vlerick Business School. Driven by building things that last.

Experience

  • Volus (5 yrs 5 mos)
    • CAO l Chief Acquisition Officer
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Executive consultant
      Feb 2021 - Jan 2024 · 3 yrs

  • Director Private Wealth l Investments at CBRE
    Apr 2018 - Mar 2021 · 3 yrs

  • Senior Investment Consultant at Upgrade Estate
    Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Investment Consultant at IMMOBEL
    Aug 2014 - Jan 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Investment Consultant at Triple Living
    Aug 2012 - Aug 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo