Mikkel Bülow-Lehnsby

Mikkel Bülow-Lehnsby is an entrepreneur and executive known for his leadership in urban investment and sustainable development. As co-founder and executive chair of Urban Partners, Bülow-Lehnsby has shaped the firm's strategic direction, establishing it as a northern European private investment platform focused on urban problem-solving and decarbonizing the built environment. Urban Partners operates across 15 countries, managing significant assets and prioritizing investments that support both financial returns and the creation of greener, more resilient cities.

Bülow-Lehnsby’s career includes co-founding and serving as CEO of NREP, a real estate investor in Northern Europe. He has participated in global forums such as COP, New York Climate Week, and Davos, contributing to discussions on sustainable urban development and transition capital. Bülow-Lehnsby is also active as an angel investor in technology startups and serves on boards including Green Building Council Denmark and UN Live, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and innovation.

A graduate of Copenhagen Business School with an MBA from Harvard Business School, Bülow-Lehnsby is recognized for uniting stakeholders, capital, and ideas to drive systemic change. His public speaking engagements at events such as Bloomberg New Economy and Milken Institute conferences highlight his expertise in real estate, sustainability, and stakeholder capitalism. Bülow-Lehnsby’s work emphasizes the commercial and societal potential of addressing complex urban challenges.