BNPP AM Alts appoints Karim Malak as CEO of The Boost Society

BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts (BNPP AM Alts has named Karim Malak as the new CEO of The Boost Society.

Karim Malak

Malak brings over 26 years of international platform management experience, having most recently guided easyHotel to a successful sale and overseen the international transformation of Adagio Aparthotels. His background also includes strategy consulting at Boston Consulting Group and Accenture, and work in technology, with an emphasis on commercial optimisation and pricing. Throughout his career, Malak has a proven track record of driving growth, leading operational transformations, executing international expansion strategies, and completing external growth transactions across various European companies.

This appointment comes as The Boost Society continues its strong growth trajectory, aiming to reach €3 bn in assets over the next five years and expand its presence across Europe, particularly in France and Spain.

Timothée Rauly, global co-head of Real Estate, BNPP AM Alts, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Karim Malak, whose solid experience in international expansion will be a major asset in supporting our long-term growth strategy for The Boost Society. His track record in leading ambitious transformations and developing businesses on a European scale will be invaluable in supporting the next stages of The Boost Society’s development and strengthening its positioning in its key markets.”

Karim Malak said: “I am thrilled to join The Boost Society and lead the company into the next chapter of its development. Together with the existing teams, I am determined to continue the company’s growth, strengthen our position as a European leader in student and young professional housing, and keep innovating to meet the needs of our clients and partners.”