Since April 1, 2026, Inga Stein-Barthelmes has been at the helm of Howoge, one of Germany’s largest housing providers, managing approximately 83,000 residential units. With extensive experience in the construction and real estate sectors, she identifies modular construction as a key area for potential growth, advocating for industrialized building methods that enhance efficiency and reduce costs and carbon emissions. Stein-Barthelmes asserts that housing challenges now intersect with broader socio-economic factors, influencing workforce retention, social stability, and regional competitiveness.