Stephan Ktorza – Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Heger Industrial

Stephan M. Ktorza joined Heger Industrial in 2006 as a Senior Associate by way of Paris, France. With over 15 years of experience, Stephan has had the distinction of successfully selling and leasing real estate in both Los Angeles and abroad in Europe.

Stephan began his career in 1993 after graduating from the University of Cergy Pontoisein Paris, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. He joined BNP Paribas Lease Groupin 1994, serving as a Financial Leasing Officer in financing the investments of capital goods leased by major businesses.

In 1998, Stephan joined Kaufman & Broad’s European branch office in Paris as a Senior Sales Associate. At K&B, he spearheaded the brokerage activities in several cities -Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Bordeaux. During his five year tenure there, Stephan consistently achieved the highest levels of performance, receiving numerous awards.

Finally in 2004, Stephan decided to make a long time dream a reality by relocating to Los Angeles, California to begin his real estate career. After successfully becoming a Real Estate Broker, Stephan had the good fortune of joining Heger Industrial in 2006. Since joining Heger, Stephan has represented various tenants and landlords in the leasing, disposition and acquisition of industrial and commercial properties.

Stephan focuses exclusively on business in the Downtown Los Angeles, East Los Angeles & City of Commerce, areas where he commands superior knowledge of the marketplace. Stephan’s ability to understand the implications of a transaction for all parties involved enables him to develop effective negotiating strategies and value-added opportunities on behalf of his clients and their real estate portfolios.

His extensive background is uniquely suited to his continued philosophy of aggressively pursuing business opportunities via face-to-face contact with the business community.

He is active in the community as a member of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles- Real Estate and Construction Division, and the French American Chamber of Commerce.