Urbanity has launched its Advisory Board to support its sustainable growth and guide expansion into European markets.

The board, led by Co-founder and CEO Roland Hofman, held its inaugural meeting at the end of November—a milestone as Urbanity aims to lead the creation of modern, sustainable campuses and revive brownfield sites. The Advisory Board provides strategic leadership, objective reflection, and an open dialogue to shape Urbanity Group’s future direction and strengthen leadership across the organization. 

“I believe that real progress is born out of constructive discussion. The Advisory Board will allow us to gain a broader perspective together and bring new experience from different fields into Urbanity,” said Roland Hofman. 

The inaugural meeting of the Advisory Board focused on key topics essential to Urbanity’s future. Discussions addressed the development of Urbanity’s identity, expansion into new European markets while maintaining the quality and character of its projects, as well as questions of strategic leadership and strengthening collaboration and connection across teams. 

Members of the Advisory Board 

When forming the Advisory Board, founder Roland Hofman invited exceptional personalities from a range of fields whose extensive experience will provide Urbanity with new perspectives to support its transformation and future growth.
 

• Linda Zeilina-Cross – a founder of the International Sustainable Finance Centre (ISFC) and an expert in sustainability, investments, change management, and ESG. She has worked as an advisor to leading politicians, major asset managers, pension funds, and European investment funds. She serves on advisory bodies of the EU and international institutions focused on climate policy. She is a member of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce and a recipient of multiple international awards for leadership. 
   
• ​Eva Le Peutrec – an architect, designer, urban planner, and writer with global professional experience and the author of the “vertical villages” concept. She has designed more than 140 projects across four continents, from San Francisco and Shanghai to the South Pacific. Among her most distinguished achievements are the design of 26 skyscrapers, the planning of a city for one million residents, a luxury hotel commissioned by the Lamborghini family, and several landmark cultural institutions. 
   
• ​Tanja Schug – an economic journalist and the founder of Zero Senses, based in Zurich. She specializes in leadership, sustainable development, business intuition, and the strategic positioning of international brands across industries. She collaborates with the city of St. Moritz, MAX DUDLER Architects, Jaguar Land Rover, and luxury hotels. Her approach blends strategic acumen with keen insight into human behavior and corporate culture. 
   
• Jim Campion –an experienced business leader and Executive Director in the field of energy infrastructure and clean technologies. As former CEO of Rezolv Energy (Actis-funded), he spearheaded major wind and solar projects across Europe. Today, he is involved in the development of revolutionary hydropower technologies and works with international institutions on energy strategies and Smart City concepts.
   
• ​Rudolf Rentsch – a lawyer, investor, and entrepreneur with international experience in investments, industrial projects, and energy. Founder of the advisory group ROSE, focused on M&A and supporting investors in cross-border expansion. As an investor and co-owner of several international companies, he sits on supervisory and advisory boards, focusing on strategic management, sustainability, and corporate development. 
   
• ​Jan Čep – an entrepreneur and investor with more than 30 years of international experience in business development, marketing, and strategic transactions across industries and global regions. His work spans real estate, raw material extraction, cultural revitalization, and the structure of innovative business ventures. He focuses on the “humanization of capital”, connecting financial performance with long-term cultural and community value.