Jury

Adrian Biesaga

An experienced real estate professional with over 20 years’ experience in Poland and the UK. Co-Managing Director at Garbe Industrial Real Estate Poland. Entrepreneur with extensive expertise in industrial and logistics developments. Certified BREEAM assessor, Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, RICS member, EMBA graduate.

AGATA BRZEZIŃSKA

Agata joined PRADERA in 2014. In her role of Head of CEE and Board Member, Agata is responsible for all aspects of Pradera’s operations in CEE, where various vehicles directly or indirectly control a portfolio of 7 assets covering nearly 200,000 sqm of GLA, representing €350 million value. Prior to joining Pradera, Agata held the position of Country Manager and Retail Director at Neinver Polska and was ultimately responsible for Neinver’s Polish operations including the development and asset management of the Factory Outlet Centers portfolio, Galeria Malta and Galeria Katowicka. Agata’s earlier career in the retail property market include GTC S.A., on behalf of Inter Alia, Galeria Mokotów and Galeria Kazimierz. PWSBiA and AIESEC alumna. Certified Commercial Investment Member of the CCIM Institute. Completed postgraduate studies on SWPS University in area of Creating and Managing Luxury Brands. EMBA. Since 2018 has been holding Board Member position in Polish Council of Shopping Centres

AGATA DEMUTH

Agata Demuth is a Partner at Osborne Clarke heading the Real Estate Practice in the Warsaw office. She is a business-oriented and goal-focused attorney-at-law with over 25 years of professional experience, specializing in real estate transactions on the Polish and CEE market. Agata focuses on structuring and negotiating real estate transactions, including acquisitions and disposals, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and joint ventures. She supports investors in the implementation of innovative real estate projects related to the establishment and operations of investment platforms and the management of real estate portfolios, particularly in the emerging market sectors, including BTR/PRS and PBSA. Her highly specialized assistance to the investors covers all phases of the investment cycle, from the appropriate investment structure set-up, through the real estate acquisition, development and management to the investment exit.

AGNIESZKA POPKO

Agnieszka is responsible for running of Polish organization of ECE Projektmanagement, including for the efficient management of finance functions in Poland, commercial/accounting-focused steering and the control of ECE companies. Before Joining ECE, she worked for reputable international real estate companies such as Globe Trade Centre and Avestus Real Estate as Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Financial Officer. She holds MBA and CIA titles. Agnieszka has broad experience in all aspects of accounting, auditing and financial management, direct experience with real estate and public company accounting (incl. managements accounts, internal controls, budgeting and investments).

Agnieszka Ciupak

Since November 2022, Agnieszka Ciupak has been serving as Managing Director at GTC in Poland. She is responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day operations, including asset management and market strategy development, as well as managing human resources and marketing activities on the domestic market. Agnieszka Ciupak has over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate sector, gained while heading leasing departments at leading international companies and investment funds. She also held the position of Office Department Director at CPI Poland, HB Reavis Poland, and Griffin Real Estate/Echo Investment. She is a graduate of International Economic Relations at the Warsaw School of Economics and Economics at the Private University of Business and Administration in Warsaw. She also holds postgraduate diplomas from Kozminski University in Coaching and Professional Supervisory Board Practices.

Office Agency Team of the Year, Poland

ALEKSANDRA JACH

Experienced real estate lawyer with strong expertise on real estate transactions. Awarded as Top Woman in Real Estate in June 2024, admitted to RICS as Commercial Real Estate Specialist in July 2024. Conscious of the impact of the real estate sector on climate, its exposure to imports of the cheap steel and carbon – generating materials form outside EU, she focuses on raising sustainability awareness among investors, by engaging in works of a number of ESG teams (within Warsaw RICS Community, PING, task force groups at the MInistry of Finance). She also questions the burden of the reporting obligations steemming form sustainability issues, thus she believes that smart technology need to safeguard European markets competitive while raising the sustainability bar. Having worked for 18 years for the biggest corporations (Clifford Chance, Wolf Theiss, K&L Gates) she became a transactional expert and in March 2024 decided (with 3 other partners) to set up her own law firm.

Aleksandra Kołbon

leksandra Kołbon, MBA – expert with over 15 years of experience in the commercial real estate sector, specializing in business development and leasing. She started her career at Yareal Polska as a Project Manager for residential projects, then developed her expertise at White Star Real Estate and LCube, focusing on the commercialization of big-box warehouses. At Ideal Idea she managed leasing for SBU projects, while at DeA Capital Real Estate Poland she supported project location selection, leasing, tenant relations, and marketing strategies. She has broad experience in creating and implementing commercialization strategies for warehouse space, maximizing occupancy and minimizing vacancies, as well as in lease negotiations and renegotiations. Currently, at Futureal Group, she is responsible for business development and leasing in the industrial and logistics real estate sector in Poland.

Andrzej Lulka

Founder, Managing Partner of the Law Firm Andrzej Lulka and Partners Andrzej Lulka has advised numerous Polish and international businesses, including on projects with a complex legal structure, such as the acquisition of a portfolio of shopping centres, a development project involving commercial facilities integrated with a railway station, a demerger through the spin-off of assets comprising shopping malls in approximately 30 facilities to a new company, as well as residential and commercial projects implemented as a result of the revitalisation of post-industrial facilities. In his practice, he has pioneered new legal solutions. He has negotiated numerous M&A transactions for the acquisition and financing of companies or real estate and has overseen the work of due diligence and negotiation teams. He has successfully represented numerous developers and other businesses in administrative and court-administrative proceedings. He has frequently negotiated lease agreements, includi

ANDRZEJ BORÓWKA

Andrzej Borówka has cooperated with Avestus Real Estate since 2012. He has 20 years of experience in the real estate sector in the Polish market. Andrzej is responsible for the development and implementation of property management strategies for office projects in Poland and for the coordination of the activities of his team in the area of management and technical maintenance of buildings. Andrzej is directly accountable for the management of the Enterprise Park office complex in Kraków and supervises the Imagine and Infinity office projects in Wrocław in terms of management and technical maintenance. Before joining Avestus Real Estate, Andrzej worked at Knight Frank and held the position of Property Manager. At that time, he was responsible for the management of the Buma Square Business Park office complex. His experience also includes working on commercial projects for Carrefour Poland and Ahold Poland.

ANDRZEJ KOZAK

Andrzej’s journey in the construction and project management sector has been one of continuous development, evolving from a structural engineer to Project Manager, and eventually to his current role as Director, which combines management, legal, accounting, sales and more. His curiosity and a desire for challenges led him to Gleeds 25 years ago, and he has never looked back. The values of fairness and respect resonate deeply with him, as well as the opportunity to work with the best people on the most inspiring projects.

Andrzej Potyra

Head of Żabka Property Fund since 2020. Previously Head of Structured Finance Team, Executive Director, Corporate and Investment Banking at Santander.

Aneta Rogowicz – Gała

Aneta is the Head of Industrial Property Management, Warsaw, Poland. She is responsible for proper property management of the entire industrial portfolio exceeding 4,000,000 GLA. She coordinates work of property operational team of approximately 30 people. She is an expert of her field, responsible for coordination of operational and financial services of the managed projects including: reporting, budgeting, operational management of the schemes and supervision of subcontractors. She is also responsible for industrial business development and relations with Clients. Prior to joining CBRE, Aneta worked for Knight Frank and Cushman & Wakefield. She has over 18 years of experience in the real estate market.

Warehouse of the Year, CEE

ANNA PLESKOWICZ

Anna is a partner at Crido, in a real estate team of over 35 people. She has over 20 years of experience in tax advisory services. She specialises in delivering comprehensive advice on Polish and international tax law matters in the real estate sector and supports clients in M&A and restructuring projects. She has co-authored a book entitled Opodatkowanie rynku nieruchomości [Taxation in the real estate market], which is a detailed discussion of the tax matters that Poland’s real estate market actors are faced with.

Anna Wysocka

Anna, currently Head of Retail Leasing in Poland, joined CBRE in September 2025. She is responsible for maintaining relationships with key clients, overseeing the key mandates of landlord and tenant representation as well as for developing and delivering integrated retail solutions for the commercial sector. Anna has over 25 years (of which 23 in retail) wide experience and great knowledge of the real estate market. She has been cooperating with such clients as Globe Trade Center (GTC), Ikea Centers Poland, Neinver, Apollo- Rida, CDI, Liebrecht & Wood, Balmain, Multi, Resolution Property, Echo Investment, EPP, Globalworth, Pradera, AEW, Ghelamco, Immobel, Heitman, CBRE IM, Deka, Strabag, Cromwell etc. She was also involved in tenant representation services and has worked on behalf of such clients as Claire’s, Aldo, Landmark (Debenhams), Superdry, LC Waikiki and others. Previously Anna Wysocka worked for Nhood Services, CBRE (4 years) and JLL (17 years) where she led the retail teams.

Retail Developer of the Year, CEE

Anna Bartoszewicz-Wnuk

Anna Bartoszewicz-Wnuk is an experienced leader in the commercial real estate sector with over 25 years of expertise. As Head of CEE at Singu, she focuses on building strong relationships with property owners, asset managers, property and facility managers and on delivering innovative technology solutions that respond to their real business challenges. Throughout her career, Anna has successfully led teams in Market Research, Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Project Management, gaining a holistic perspective on how commercial properties are developed, managed, and optimized. This deep industry knowledge allows her to bridge the gap between real estate and technology, ensuring that Singu’s solutions bring tangible value to its clients across the CEE region.

ANNA DUCHNOWSKA

Anna Duchnowska is Managing Director of Investment Management at Invesco Real Estate. She leads the CEE Investments, coordinates Pan-European Asset Management, and drives value creation initiatives. As a member of Invesco’s European Executive Committee and Equity Investment Committee, she oversees the investment activity of the platform in Europe and actively contributes to investment strategy execution. As a mentor of Invesco Women’s Network, INREV, and ULI, she promotes diversity and inclusion. With 20+ years’ experience, including roles at Colliers, AIB Polonia, and KPMG, Anna specializes in investment and asset management, financial restructuring, jv developments and leasing and finance across various property sectors. She excels in cross-border team leadership, coaching, and mentoring.

Anna Głowacz

Anna Głowacz has more than 20 years’ experience in commercial real estate. She is responsible for managing the Industrial team at AXI IMMO. She is also Director of the AXI IMMO branch in Katowice. She has supported the development of AXI IMMO, participating actively in leasing and purchase transactions relating to industrial properties. Anna is a graduate of the University of Economics in Katowice. She has also completed postgraduate studies at the Warsaw University of Real Estate Management and the CCIM course.

Arne Bongenaar

From 2006 till now Arne is one of the three managing partners in Acteeum Group. From 2004 till 2006 Arne was Sales Director for Multi Development’s Central European and Turkish shopping center portfolio. From June 1999-2004 Arne was responsible for the Central European activities of Ahold Real Estate Europe. Prior to that Arne was working as an acquisition director at Schiphol International Airport and as consultant at the Nationale Investerings Bank. By education Arne is an urban geographer. He graduated in 1989 from The University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He holds a doctor’s degree from the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands with a thesis on public private partnerships in urban development in Japan.

Artur Czuba

Artur is an experienced real estate market professional. Before Avison Young Artur worked at Colliers where he has been engaged in projects of financing and refinancing of core properties in cooperation with some of the biggest lenders within Europe. Artur joined Avison Young Investment Advisory Team in 2017. He is responsible for transaction management. Among other projects in various market segments, Artur engaged recently mostly in retail parks sector.

Artur Niski

Artur Niski, who joined ING in 2007, is currently heading real estate sector client coverage team at ING Poland. Artur has more than 20 years of professional experience in relationship management, real estate lending and portfolio management. Since the beginning of his career, Artur has been involved in the commercial real estate sector and over the years he has built his expertise in arranging and structuring complex financial solutions for commercial real estate sector. He holds M.S. degree in Economics from Warsaw University.

ARTUR SUTOR

Artur Sutor leads the multidisciplinary team operating under the ITRA brand in Poland. He has spent two decades excelling in the competitive Polish property market, establishing a reputation as a well-respected real estate advisor and a charismatic business leader. Artur has been the driving force behind successful tenant-focused platforms on the largest of fast-growing CEE markets. Being specialized in office Tenant Representation, throughout his career he has helped dozens of global and local clients to lease workspaces totaling approx. one million square meters. Prior to establishing ITRA in Poland, Artur co-founded Cresa Poland, and helped to propel it into the top league of real estate advisories. He also worked at Cushman & Wakefield and Knight Frank. Artur is a graduate of the Warsaw University’s Faculty of Management and completed postgraduate studies at the Warsaw School of Economics; he is a licensed real estate agent.

BARTŁOMIEJ BAREJ

Bartek graduated Finance and Banking at University of Warsaw and has 15 years of experience in real estate market. He is managing sizeable property portfolio in Santander Bank Polska, which is the biggest private owned bank in Poland and has one of the biggest real estate teams in the country. Santander Bank Polska is a part of Banco Santander, leading global financial institution with over 200k employees, nearly 170m customers and over 1 trillion of loans volume. Real estate transactions covered by Bartek include all sectors – office, logistic, residential, PRS, hotels and retail, as well as group corporate financing. Among his responsibilities there is also strategic planning of bank’s approach towards different sectors of real estate, forecasting and management of property portfolio.

Bartłomiej Kordeczka

Bartłomiej is a partner in Dentons’ Warsaw office and the Deputy Head of Real Estate practice group. He is also a member of the Hotels and Leisure sector team. Bartłomiej is a transactional lawyer advising clients on their investments in the property sector. He represents real estate investors, private equity or private funds, developers and asset managers on comprehensive real estate law matters including civil, administrative and commercial aspects. Bartłomiej has led or supervised numerous investment transactions (asset, enterprise and share deals) involving all kinds of property types like office buildings, warehouses, shopping malls, hotels as well as residential / student housing / PRS, also under sale and leaseback, forward purchase, forward funding or in joint venture structures. He is also experienced in negotiating agreements with hotel managers as well as hotel lease agreements.

Bartłomiej Krzyżak

Bartlomiej has many years of professional experience gained in CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield and Savills. Before joining Avison Young, he has worked for 7 years in the Investment Department of the Warsaw office of Savills, recently as Associate Director. He is responsible for seeking new investment opportunities, transaction management, coordinating due diligence processes and financial analyses. Bartlomiej has a broad investment experience and number of successfully closed transactions on his account including industrial and office assets, retail parks and land transactions.

Bartłomiej Zagrodnik

Bartłomiej Zagrodnik is Founder and the CEO and Managing Partner of Walter Herz, one of Poland’s leading commercial real estate advisory firms. With over 15 years of professional experience, he has been actively involved in key investment transactions across the office, logistics, hotel and PRS sectors in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe. He has represented leading global corporations in the search and negotiation of office and logistics space, as well as state-owned companies in strategic leasing projects. On the investment side, he has advised developers, international investment funds and UHNW private investors, successfully executing transactions worth hundreds of millions of euros. Bartłomiej is a member of SIOR, the world’s leading professional real estate association. He is also a recognized market commentator, frequently featured in industry reports and media. As the co-founder of Tenant Academy, the first educational platform for office

Office Developer of the Year, CEE

BARTOSZ KLIMEK

Bartosz is an experienced real estate professional currently managing our leasing and asset management team across CEE region. He is responsible for investments, promoting our available properties, negotiating and closing leasing deals, and coordinating with Property Managers to ensure smooth operations. Bartosz works closely with tenants and is also involved in negotiations for new acquisitions and meetings with potential lessors. Before joining Fortress Real Estate, Bartosz was the Development & Strategic Clients Director at Waimea Holdings, managing leasing and property activities. He has extensive experience in retail and property industries, having worked with companies like Atalian, Sodexo, BPT Real Estate, DTZ, Real and Ahold. Bartosz holds a master’s degree in Business/Managerial Economics from the University of Lodz and a postgraduate degree in Real Estate from Kozminski University. His broad expertise and strategic outlook make him a valuable asset to our team.

Damian GRZYWACZ

Damian Grzywacz is a seasoned real estate executive with over 25 years of experience across construction, development, and investment in the real estate sector. With a background in construction engineering, he has spent the past decade in senior management roles, leading major projects and organizations within the industry. Since 2021, Damian has served as Managing Director of Lincoln Property Company in Poland, overseeing the firm’s operations and strategic growth in the region. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed and delivered projects spanning office, industrial, retail, residential, and large-scale mixed-use developments. His extensive track record also includes leadership positions in other development and advisory companies, giving him a comprehensive perspective on the real estate market.

Damian Kołata

Damian Kolata, Head of Commercial, a manager with 20 years of experience in the sphere of logistics and e-commerce. He was responsible for demand forecasting and inventory management, later additionally coordinating the cross-border flow of goods. Afterwards in charge of warehouse processes optimization, correlating individual logistics operations, and reducing their costs as Logistics Director for Ukraine. Recently was in charge for the e-commerce warehouse operations for biggest European online fashion marketplace, operating in warehouses of more than a hundred football fields. After that succesfully led Industrial & Logistics Agency in Cushman & Wakefield as Head of the Department and EMEA Operating Board Member.

Daniel Bienias

Daniel joined CBRE in 2010 and has since made a notable impact on Poland’s real estate market. Since becoming Managing Director in 2015, the Polish office has grown significantly, reaching a leading position with a team of over 500 advisors. In 2023, Daniel was promoted to Managing Director for the CEE region. Before CBRE, he served as Head of Marketing and Leasing at CA Immo. He graduated from the University of Szczecin and completed postgraduate studies at the Warsaw University of Technology. He further developed his skills at Sheffield Hallam University, Ashridge Business School, ESADE, and Harvard Business School. Daniel focuses on trengthening regional collaboration, believing that an integrated approach enables more comprehensive and effective solutions for clients. He values local market presence and characteristics, combined with CBRE’s international perspective and expertise, as a key competitive advantage.

Financing Provider of the Year, CEE

DIETER KNITTEL

Dieter Knittel is Managing Director and Head of International Real Estate Finance for Central and Eastern Europe at pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank. Dieter is responsible for the bank’s lending portfolio in the region. The regional focus is on Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. Dieter has been active in the CEE market for more than twenty years, including five years based in Warsaw as Head of Credit and Senior Risk Management.

Dorota Suchodolska

Dorota brings over 18 years of experience in the real estate industry. She joined Balmain Asset Management in 2007, where she spent seven years managing a portfolio of 17 retail properties with a combined value exceeding EUR 130 million. During this time, she led key asset management initiatives, including six redevelopment projects totaling EUR 7.9 million and new developments worth EUR 25 million. In 2013, Dorota transitioned to Balmain Property Management, where she has been responsible for property and project management, as well as technical services, across all shopping centers managed by the Balmain Group. Her role encompasses oversight of property management, facility management, and ESG initiatives. Dorota played a pivotal role in establishing the structures, processes, and procedures that underpin the property management division. Today, the department manages a diverse portfolio comprising 13 retail and 4 industrial properties.

Dorota Jagodzińska

Dorota Jagodzińska-Sasson has been involved in the real estate development industry for 24 years. At Panattoni, she is responsible for the company’s expansion into emerging markets. Under her leadership, over 10 years, Panattoni delivered over 2.5 million square meters of warehouse space in areas that were initially not considered a natural direction for the industry’s development. Her success was so significant that in 2024, the developer decided to spin off an additional company dedicated to expanding into emerging markets. Dorota Jagodzińska-Sasson will lead it. This is a testament to the manager who has set a new direction for Panattoni and the entire industry. She graduated from the Department of Humanities at the Faculty of English and American Studies at Tel Aviv University. Outside of her professional career, she is involved in animal protection initiatives. She founded the On The Wild Side – Animals Rescue Foundation, whose mission is to create a sanctuary for wild animals.

Elżbieta Chmielowska

Elżbieta Chmielowska –has been working in the banking sector since the beginning of her career. For the past 17 years she has been involved in real estate financing. She has extensive experience in structuring loans in all property market segments: offices, retail, logistics, as well as PRS and private student accommodation. She is responsible for transactions ranging from tens to hundreds of millions of zlotys including syndicated deals. She cooperates with many developers and investors both Polish and foreign. She currently heads the Real Estate Financing Team at BNP Paribas.

EMILIA TACZEWSKA-TROJAŃSKA

Emilia Taczewska-Trojańska is a member of Panattoni team since April 2017. She gained her experience during many years of work in banks in the financial structuring department of Deutsche Bank PBC and credit risk department in the largest Polish bank, Bank PKO BP. Currently serving as Head of Debt Finance Poland. Panattoni’s lending team, led by Emilia, specializes in obtaining debt financing for development projects, mainly bank financing. Thanks to deep knowledge in the field of banking and real estate, the team effectively negotiates financing conditions and coordinates processes related to granting loans, including preparing documentation, negotiating with banks, working with lawyers and managing collateral. Activities also include coordination of loan disbursements, project monitoring and cooperation with various departments within the organization, which ensures comprehensive and effective financial support for project implementation.

Erik Drukker

Erik Drukker, CEO of BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland, has over 30 years of experience in the Central European real estate market. After leading DTZ in Poland, as Deputy Managing Director for nearly two decades and helping it become a market leader, he joined BNP Paribas Real Estate in 2013, where he now oversees the company’s dynamic growth across Poland. Under his leadership, BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland increased turnover by 60% within first two years and achieved record results. Deeply engaged in the industry, Erik serves on numerous juries and advisory boards, including the Netherlands–Polish Chamber of Commerce. A passionate cyclist and art enthusiast, he is also dedicated to revitalizing historic properties, currently redeveloping an old distillery near Warsaw.

EWA ZAGÓRSKA

Tech-savvy architect with over 15 years of experience in real estate. Specializes in ESG, sustainability, and business process optimization projects driven by innovation and digital technologies. Experienced in the design of office and residential buildings and the construction of modular prefabricated technology, as well as the implementation of BIM software and the use of new technologies in the realization of green and zero energy buildings.

Proptech Leader of the Year, Poland

Ewa Dragunajtys

Ewa Dragunajtys serves as Head of Asset Management at Golden Star Group, where she is responsible for managing a commercial real estate portfolio totaling over 125,000 sqm. Her key responsibilities include overseeing leasing and transaction processes, developing long-term strategic plans, and managing the Asset, Leasing, and Property Management teams. She has been with the company since 2017. Ewa has over 13 years of experience in the real estate sector. Previously, she worked with The Tides Property Group and Atal, where she was responsible for the development and leasing of real estate projects. She also held the position of Property Broker at Nuvalu, representing tenants in relocation and renegotiation processes.

FABRICE PAUMELLE

Fabrice has over 25 years worldwide experience in retail operations and real estate, 20 of which he has spent in CEE, mainly in Poland, where he actively participated in developing, selling or leasing of approx. 3 mln sqm. Currently, he leads the Retail Advisory department in BNP Paribas Real Estate in Poland. Fabrice takes advantage of maintaining very close relationships with decision makers of 90% of current retail stock in Poland (shopping centers, retail and convenience parks, high street). Prior to creating retail advisory services in BNP Paribas Real Estate, Fabrice was a member of the founding team of Mayland Real Estate shopping center developer, a developer & retailer for Geant hypermarkets. In between, his two Polish based experiences, Fabrice advised Casino Group Supervisory Board in 40 countries worldwide for food retail expansion. On his free time, Fabrice enjoys to teach and share with children as a rugby coach in Warsaw.

Georg Blaschke

Georg Blaschke is an educated banker and holds a university degree in business administration. He has over 25 years of experience in real estate finance in USA, UK, France, Benelux and CEE. At professional posts in London, New York and Frankfurt he has been responsible for loan origination, credit management and business development. Since 2010 Georg has been responsible for Real Estate Finance in Poland at Helaba and has originated and underwritten financings of about EUR 7.0 billion. Since 2020 he is also heading Helaba’s real estate financings in CEE and Benelux.

GRZEGORZ PIÓRCZYŃSKI

A RICS Chartered Member and seasoned consultant, as well as a licensed civil engineer, affiliated with Trebbi Polska since the company’s establishment. Specializing in business management and development, I provide comprehensive support and strategic advice to clients throughout the entire investment process. His expertise also includes investor supervision, technical due diligence audits, and broad-spectrum technical consultancy within the real estate and construction sectors.

GRZEGORZ SKOWROŃSKI

Grzegorz Skowronski is Partner at the Real Estate & Construction team in Wolf Theiss Poland. He is Individually recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers Europe amongst top real estate lawyers in Poland. He has worked at international law firms as well as at a top-notch international trade developer and his experience gives him a full understanding of the real estate business. He acted as the lead lawyer in some of the top real estate transactions in recent years, with a particular focus on complex, multi-national and domestic portfolio deals, which are his professional passion. He also advises clients on forward sale transactions, which involves strong elements of real estate development advisory between the sale and completion of the project, including development of historical sites. Grzegorz’s clients are international investment banks, investment funds but also foreign and domestic key developers in the Polish market. He is an attorney-at-law admitted to the Warsaw Bar Association.

Ilona Otoka

Ilona Otoka, Associate Director, leads the ESG & Sustainability team at Savills Poland, supporting clients in achieving their environmental, social, and governance goals, securing financing, and managing ESG-related risks. She coordinates projects across multiple business lines, expanding the firm’s advisory offer and helping commercial real estate clients implement sustainable solutions. Before joining Savills, from 2018 she worked at Cushman & Wakefield, where she created and developed the ESG advisory service line, as well as carried out property valuations of single assets worth up to €210 million. Throughout her career, she has advised leading real estate market players on transforming their assets towards greater sustainability. She graduated from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), Warsaw University of Technology, and Kozminski University, where she gained expertise in spatial management, property valuation, and sustainable development strategies.

ESG Real Estate Leader of the Year, CEE

JACEK KOSTRZEWSKI

Jacek Kostrzewski is the Managing Director at Gleeds Polska. As he is also the Member of Polish Executive Board, his role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including shaping business culture, driving strategy, overseeing operations, managing the executive team, and maintaining relationships with clients and business partners. He finds satisfaction in seeing the visible results of supporting clients in various projects. Company growth, striving for success, improving services, and overcoming challenges are also strong motivators for him. His attraction to the construction sector stems from a lifelong fascination with architecture and buildings, and the evolution of the surrounding environment for those living now and for future generations. Jacek’s journey with Gleeds began in the late ’90s as an assistant shortly after completing his construction studies. He was drawn to the international consultancy practice in Poland, which was not well known at the time.

Jacek Kałużny

Jacek Kałużny joined Savills in 2021 and has since advised on transaction in the PRS and student housing sectors, as well as land transactions with such development potential. He has also advised on a disposal of a portfolio of development sites and assets of senior housing designation. Prior to this Jacek spent 6 years working in PFR and BGK capital groups, where he actively participated in the development of 2 real estate funds focused on the Polish residential market. At first, he worked for the investor, BGK, and was responsible for co-authoring of a new investment strategy and a new business model for Rental Housing Fund, appraisal of potential investment projects and oversight of residential portfolio. Later he joined the portfolio management company, BGK Nieruchomości (currently PFR Nieruchomości), where he was responsible i.a. for project finance. Before joining BGK Jacek worked in M&A and capital restructuring advisory and at a brokerage house. Jacek graduated from Warsaw Sch

PRS Leader of the Year, CEE

JACEK WESOŁOWSKI

Jacek Wesolowski has more than 30 years of experience in the retail, office and residential real estate markets. Since 2016, as managing director of Trei Real Estate Poland, he has been responsible for the company’s investment and development activities. He oversees the dynamic development of the Vendo Park chain of retail parks, currently consisting of 42 facilities under this banner located throughout Poland. Since 2019, he has been heading the residential company Trei Residential, which has already completed the Kraft estate in Lodz and the Bacciarellego 54 estate in Wroclaw, and is currently developing residential projects in Milanowek and Lodz, as well as the first PRS projects in Poznan and Warsaw. Jacek Wesolowski is an active ambassador of small retail formats and a member of the PRCH board. Before joining Trea, he was responsible for the success of the first downtown KLIF shopping center in Gdynia, the Silesia project in Katowice or the Castle Terraces in Lublin.

Jakub Leszczyński

Jakub Leszczyński is Transaction Director at Accolade, responsible for structuring and executing acquisitions, disposals, and financings across the CEE region. He has over a decade of experience in the real estate sector, with a strong track record in warehouse and logistics investments, including both single-tenant BTS and multi-let assets. Jakub has successfully led complex cross-border transactions, often involving financing structures with leading international and domestic banks. His expertise covers the full investment cycle – from valuation and due diligence through deal structuring to closing. At Accolade, Jakub plays a key role in expanding the Group’s industrial portfolio of more than 1.5 million sqm in Poland, with deep understanding of the CEE market dynamics, tenant needs, and capital providers. This background makes him particularly engaged with categories such as Warehouse of the Year, Developer of the Year, and Financing Provider of the Year in CEE.

JAKUB GŁADYSZ

Since 2017 i’m taking part in the process of transition Sluzewiec Business District towards balanced proper balanced district. We cooperate with local business (Adgar, AFI, Echo, Commerzreal), local residents and with municipals. In the result of our collective work Sluzewiec is changing and its noticed in the many press articles. Currently we work on a our next strategy called 'Ostatnia Prosta’. Based on that experience we have opened consultancy company helping residential and commercial developers in case of conflict with municipial/harsh relations or local community

Jakub Jędrys

Jakub Jędrys leads the Building & Project Consultancy department at Savills Poland for over 7 years, overseeing comprehensive technical and project advisory services for tenants and landlords of office, retail and industrial properties. He supports clients in technical due diligence processes, building modernisation and redevelopment, fit-out projects, energy efficiency optimisation, and adapting spaces to evolving needs. His advisory encompasses not only technical but also strategic dimensions – including cost management, long-term planning, creating work environments that foster productivity and employee well-being, as well as preparing properties for environmental certification processes. Before joining Savills, he worked at CMT, where he delivered end-to-end investment projects – from planning and preparation, through budgeting and investement oversight, to project handover. He has more than 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate sector.

Technical Consultancy of the Year, Poland

JAKUB KOMPA

Partner of the Urban KGK initiative. Expert in the analysis of the social investment environment. Advises developers in the area of social activities and creating a communication strategy, especially aimed at residents. Supports real estate investors in dialogue and communication with local authorities and residents.

Jakub Szymanowski

Jakub – co-owner of Navimo, a specialist in investment land with over 10 years of experience in strategic and transactional advisory. He developed his career at international advisory firms Knight Frank, CBRE, and Colliers, as well as at PwC, where he was responsible for analyses, valuations, and supporting investment processes. He has extensive experience in leading and coordinating land acquisition and disposal transactions for residential projects and alternative investments (PRS, PBSA). Thanks to his in-depth market knowledge and ability to combine financial and development perspectives, he effectively advises on land sales, supporting investors and developers in the successful execution of their real estate projects.

Jan Łuszkiewicz

Jan is a seasoned debt & transaction advisor with 20+ years on the capital markets, with a sharp focus on real estate finance. He has assisted in over 120 successful deals across Poland and CEE worth €6.3B. Trusted by leading developers and investors, Jan structures well-suited, tailor made debt facilities across residential, warehouse, retail, and office asset classes—bringing deep market insight and a proven track record to every transaction.

Janusz Dzianachowski

Janusz Dzianachowski provides strategic guidance to global and domestic corporations, investors, and developers on significant real estate transactions in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). His impressive track record includes advising on high-value acquisitions and disposals, including portfolio transactions, sale and leasebacks, joint ventures, and property developments. He is particularly distinguished in sale and leaseback agreements and net lease investments. His proficiency spans comprehensive due diligence projects associated with property acquisitions and complex joint venture arrangements for real estate investments. Janusz’s vast expertise encompasses all real estate asset classes. Janusz has been regularly ranked and recommended by the most prominent legal directories, such as Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, and IFLR1000, for his real estate work.

JAROSŁAW CZECHOWICZ

Jaroslaw has been part of Goodman Group between 2014-2020. Following the divestment of Goodman’s assets in the CEE region, Jaroslaw became the Country Manager of GLP Poland. He is responsible for managing its portfolio covering approx. one million sqm of logistics real estate. Together with his team, Jaroslaw forges long-term customer relations focused on customer satisfaction. He has more than 20 years of professional experience in commercial real estate. Prior to 2014, he has been the Director of Property Management at Prologis Poland. Jaroslaw holds a master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Technical University of Lodz.

Jędrzej Dużyński

Jędrzej Dużyński is Vice President at Ideal Idea, a leading Polish developer of urban warehouse and office parks in the Small Business Units (SBU) segment. Educated in London, Chicago and Utrecht, he gained experience at Colliers International in London before joining Ideal Idea in 2016. He is responsible for the commercialization and leasing strategy of flagship projects City Park Warsaw and City Park Wrocław, recognized for combining A-Class offices with flexible warehouse modules. Awarded Warehouse Manager of the Year 2022, he represents a new generation of leadership focused on quality, innovation and sustainable growth.

Jeremy Cordery

Jeremy, Chief Operations Officer and Founder, has over 25 years of property experience gained in CEE operating at partner, director and board levels for major UK plc’s, private equity and HNW investors. At MDC2, he is responsible for ESG directives, construction, corporate governance, compliance and ensuring proper legal oversight. Before joining MDC2, he was in charge of a 300,000 m² office project in CEE with Brookfield Properties.

Joanna Kowalska-Szymczak

Founder and CEO of EBRU Capital, a Polish asset management firm leading the regeneration of the Metropolitan Warszawa. Expert in investment and asset management of best-in-class real estate assets on behalf of institutional investors, family offices and HNWI in Poland. Current and past clients include Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing, PineBridge Benson Elliot, Starwood Capital Group. Between 2016-2022 Joanna co-created Syrena Real Estate, a local real estate investment, asset and property management firm active in the office sector and PRS. Before that Joanna was investment and asset management director at a JV formed by Kulczyk Investments and the New York based development firm Silverstein Properties, best known for the redevelopment of the World Trade Center. Joanna started her professional career at DTZ. Since 2009 she has been leading teams of professionals advising clients on investment transactions and development projects in all commercial property sectors in Poland.

JOANNA MROCZEK

Senior Director with over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate market. She is responsible for development of CBRE’s Strategic Advisory & ESG. Joanna is also a member of the Polish Management board in the company. Joanna is a graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics and AMP Management Studies at IESE Business School in Barcelona and the Stern Leadership Academy program at Stanford GSP University.

ESG Real Estate Leader of the Year, CEE

JOLANTA NOWAKOWSKA-ZIMOCH

Jolanta Nowakowska-Zimoch is the Managing Partner of the Warsaw office of Greenberg Traurig since 2021, she also led the firm’s award-winning real estate practice in 2017-2025. Jolanta has more than 30 years of experience in the legal sector and has been involved in some of the largest and most complex real estate transactions in Poland and within the CEE. Described as a “market icon” by international rankings, Jolanta has been recognized as one of the leading lawyers in Poland by prestigious legal directories including Chambers Europe and EMEA Legal 500. As an active spokeswoman for gender diversity, Jolanta received the Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Europe Award. She participates in several mentoring programs for women active in the real estate sector. Under Jolanta’s leadership, GT has developed a multi-layered innovation program combining organisational culture, agile processes, and technology to deliver bespoke solutions for clients.

JOSEF MALIR

Josef has almost 20 years of experience in the business. Under his management, SCF, SCF Property Services and SCF Investments have grown to become key players in the Central European real estate market, with a proven track record in identifying profitable investment opportunities.

Justyna Bauta-Szostak

Expert in corporate income tax and international taxes, specializing in advising real estate companies and corporate restructuring. She manages investment projects in real estate in Poland and other Central Europe countries. • Highly regarded expert in Poland: General Corporate Tax – ITR World Tax Leaders 2025-2022 ranking. • Leading expert in tax advisory in Poland – ITR Women in Tax ranking (2025-2017). • The best expert in Poland in 2025 – CIT (Rzeczpospolita ranking).

Katarina Horvathova

Katarina Horvathova is a real estate professional with over 14 years of experience in the CEE commercial property market in investment and asset management. Beforehand she worked in business advisory and private equity. Katarina joined Manova Partners in 2019 (back then under the brand name GLL and later Macquarie) and has been responsible for acquisitions and divestments in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and Romania. In 2024 also took on the responsible for the overall activities of Manova Partners in the Czech Republic where she is based. Katarina started her professional career with EY UK in London in the field of taxation then joined the private equity division of Penta Investments working on several acquisitions in the banking, healthcare and energy sectors. In 2012 she joined CBRE IM where she worked both as a transaction and asset manager before taking on the role with Manova Partners.

KATARZYNA KLIMKIEWICZ-DEPLANO

Jest licencjonowanym doradcą podatkowym z ponad 20-letnim doświadczeniem specjalizującym się w doradztwie transakcyjnym. Ma bogate doświadczenie w obszarze nabywania, zbywania i restrukturyzacji finansowania nieruchomości komercyjnych. Realizowała liczne projekty restrukturyzacyjne obejmujące optymalizację struktur holdingowych, połączenia, likwidacje, przekształcenia i aporty aktywów. Doradzała wielu funduszom inwestycyjnym (otwartym i zamkniętym) w zakresie transakcji, restrukturyzacji i uzyskiwania zwolnień podatkowych. Wspiera podmioty z sektora nieruchomości w bieżących kwestiach podatkowych. Pięciokrotnie wyróżniona jako najlepszy specjalista w Międzynarodowym Prawie Podatkowym.

Katarzyna Kozakowska

Katarzyna Kozakowska specialises in tax consultancy for the real estate and construction industry. She comprehensively supports Polish and foreign companies, capital groups, developers and private equity funds in transactions (including the largest on the market), due diligence, reorganisations, settlement of long-term contracts and tax aspects of business financing. Among others, she works with German-speaking clients and develops the German Desk. Leading expert in Poland in the General Corporate Tax category in the World Tax and World Tax Leaders 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022 rankings issued by International Tax Review.

Katarzyna Lubaś

Katarzyna Lubaś is a Solution Manager at ISS Facility Services, responsible for developing and optimizing services for the office sector. She brings over 20 years of experience and deep knowledge of the Polish and CEE real estate markets. Before joining ISS, she worked as Business Development and Marketing at EY Real Estate Advisory Group in Warsaw, where she focused on business growth and brand recognition. Earlier, she held senior roles at Mota-Engil Real Estate, AMRON, and REAS (now part of JLL), specializing in business development, market research, marketing, sales, and key client relations. A licensed real estate broker and property manager, Katarzyna was named Top Woman in Real Estate 2023 in the Business Development category. She is also a member of CoreNet Global, the Urban Land Institute (ULI), and Top Woman in Real Estate.

Katarzyna Rzetecka

Katarzyna is a senior real estate executive with vast international experience and track record of developing Top Global Brands and numerous real estate formats across CEE region. She began her career at AmRest in the development department. Shortly she assumed managerial position at AmRest Holdings level, where she oversaw the growing presence of brands as KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King and Starbucks. Then she assumed a role at AmRest’s Emerging Markets Division and led the Real Estate Department in Russia and in Balkans. Katarzyna then joined the Commercial Investments Division at Napollo Group as a Division Director, responsible for development of Napollo’s commercial assets. Under her leadership Napollo developed and introduced to the market a scalable and award-winning retail format: N-Park. Currently Katarzyna is heading the RINA Prime Poland company, an international valuation and technical&engineering services provider across all commercial asset class and renewables sector.

Krystian Modrzejewski

Krystian Modrzejewski specializes in developing sustainable investment portfolios. His significant contributions have played a crucial role in the growth of one of the leading retail park portfolios in Poland, where its value increased dramatically, surpassing EUR 500 million during his tenure. Krystian’s expertise encompasses organizational and investment management, asset and property management, and the successful commercialization of projects.

KRZYSZTOF KOZIAR

Krzysztof is managing combined business of Turner & Townsend and CBRE Project Management in Poland. He has an extensive experience in industrial projects, office and retail across the globe. He has over 18 years of professional experience. Prior to joining CBRE he worked for leading French engineering company Ingerop and for leading Belgian developer Ghelamco. He is a member of Polish Chamber of Civil Engineers. As well as he is a member of Chartered Institute of Building.

Real Estate Construction Company of the Year, Poland

Ksawery Dzitko

I combine expertise in real estate and corporate law with a passion for technology and innovation. My career began at an international law firm, where I specialized in real estate transactions and corporate structuring. Today, as Co-founder & COO of Fliko, I focus on transforming property management through digitalization, automation, and AI. I thrive on solving complex challenges and designing seamless experiences for property managers, developers, and residents. With a strong interest in PropTech, AI, and smart integrations, I explore how technology can reshape real estate by driving efficiency, transparency, and long-term value. My approach is rooted in adaptability and innovation, always aiming to align emerging solutions with real market needs. Beyond business, I am committed to fostering collaboration and future-oriented thinking, creating bridges between technology, people, and the evolving real estate landscape.

Łukasz Kupień

Łukasz Kupień is a tax advisor and expert in CIT and international taxes within the real estate industry. He combines tax and financial expertise, supporting Polish and foreign companies, capital groups, and private equity funds in transactions, due diligence, reorganizations, and withholding tax matters. Łukasz has advised on the creation of ownership and financial structures for capital groups entering the stock exchange, bond issuance on the Catalyst market, and the sale of company shares and investment platforms. He has experience advising developers, logistics platforms, office building and shopping center owners, and land transactions. He also handles tax audits related to the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) and withholding tax, verifying clients’ eligibility for exemptions or preferences, and acting as an attorney in applications for tax opinions and refund requests. His expertise also covers real estate company obligations and hybrid mismatches.

ŁUKASZ KOZERSKI

Manager with 20 years of experience gained in companies in the construction and manufacturing sectors. Associated with Harden Construction for over 5 years. Specialist in the area of operational management, combining the ability to create new solutions and effectively optimize existing management and sales processes. He is open to discussion and rational arguments, so in business negotiations he uses a rational approach focused on building prospects for long-term cooperation. Can identify and properly evaluate potential opportunities for construction, new business contacts and technical solutions. Possesses the ability to present complex content in a clear and accessible manner, and therefore represents the company at a variety of external events, both industry and economic. Effectively communicates with representatives of other areas in the company’s structure and its stakeholders, which translates into the efficiency of management processes and building lasting relationships.

Maciej Wójcikiewicz

Maciej, Senior Director and Head of the Valuation Department at CBRE Poland, with over 20 years of experience in real estate. A graduate of Warsaw School of Economics and Sheffield Hallam University, he holds prestigious certifications including MRICS, CIS HypZert (MLV), REV, and Polish Property Valuer license. Maciej specializes in valuations of commercial, residential, and investment properties, and is a recognized expert in the field, frequently speaking at industry conferences. He is one of only a few professionals in Poland to hold the HypZert certification, underscoring his expertise in mortgage lending valuation.

Tax & Financial Consultancy of the Year, Poland

MAGDALENA KOWALEWSKA – KASPEROWICZ

Magdalena Kowalewska – Kasperowicz has over twenty years of experience in the commercial real estate market. In March 2023, she joined the LCP Properties team to manage the portfolio of retail parks and SBU warehouse space, and to oversee development and acquisition activities carried out by the group. Her tasks also include the management and development of the following brands: M PARK, M EMKA and M Multipark in Poland. Right before joining LCP, she held the position of COO at CPI Property Group, and before that, for over 10 years, she was associated with IMMOFINANZ, where she held the positions: Head of Asset Management Offices & Logistics Poland, Country Manager Offices & Logistics Poland to take the position of Country Manager Operations Poland and Member of the Management Board in 2016.Magdalena is a graduate of marketing at the University of Chicago, the Faculty of International Economic Relations at the Warsaw School of Economics and English Philology at University in Kielce.

Magdalena Szwarc-Brożyna

Magdalena Szwarc-Brożyna is a transactional lawyer with over 20 years’ experience on the commercial real estate market. She advises on the development, sale, purchase and lease of commercial, office, logistics, residential and industrial real estate. Legal counsel to the international and Polish developers and investment funds. Supports her clients at every stage in the investment process of a real asset, starting from advisory in its structuring, due diligence, acquisition, development, commercialization, asset management and sale. Engaged in pro-bono initiatives – her project fighting with the housing crisis co-led with the Habitat for Humanity Poland Foundation won Rzeczpospolita daily’s contest in 2023. Active member of TOP Woman in Real Estate since 2019 and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) since 2022 as a mentor.

Magdalena Życzkowska-Jóźwiak

My practice focuses on advising international investors on the acquisition and sale of real estate in Poland (office buildings, commercial centers, hotel buildings, warehouse buildings, development land) through asset deals, share deals, mergers, restructuring and JVs. Apart from transactions, I do asset management, where I specialize in “large” commercial leases. I have been advising clients at the „largest” leases on the Polish market, including lease with ING Bank Śląski at Plac Unii Building and leases with WeWork and mBank at Mennica Legacy Tower. I also advise on administrative, zoning and construction law. Since January 2024, I have been cooperating with LegalKraft, where we serve the largest players in the commercial real estate and M&A market. Previously, for more than 20 years I practiced in the most renowned international law practices, including Norton Rose Fulbright and Greenberg Traurig, where I gained extensive experience and relationships in the RE market.

MAŁGORZATA DANKOWSKA

Recognized tax advisor to the real estate business, incl. PRS sector, member of the board of Polish REIT Association, actively participating in consultations re: introduction of REIT regime in Poland. Managing partner and co-founder of Koda. Recognized many times by industry-related portals and organizations for her contribution to the market and her expertise.

PRS Leader of the Year, CEE

Małgorzata Boroń-Sinkovic

Małgorzata Boroń-Sinković has been employed by CFE for 25 years, progressing from site engineer to regional director and now serves as co-managing director (joint-CEO). She is a graduate of the Silesian University of Technology – and is a champion of sustainable construction and gender equality through understanding differences. Małgorzata has delivered many industrial, logistics, residential, hotel and retail projects. As a leader, she prioritizes trust and professionalism. Her expertise and strategic approach make her a regular speaker at international conferences and expert panels, where she shares her vision for the future of construction and modern management. Her innovative thinking and ability to create trends establish her as one of the most important authorities in the industry.

MAŁGORZATA MADEJ-BALCEROWSKA

Małgorzata Madej-Balcerowska is a qualified attorney-at-law and a partner in the Real Estate and Construction Department at CMS. She focuses on providing legal assistance in real estate transactions, including the sale and acquisition of office, commercial and warehouse properties in the form of asset deals and share deals. Małgorzata also deals with data center related work. She also advises on property leasing of office, retail and warehouse space to both landlords and tenants.

MARCIN MALKA

Marcin Malka has been in charge of implementing the investment strategy of Real Management S.A. and its operational management since 2018. He has 20 years of experience in the real estate market, gained in international real estate development and asset management companies. During his career, he has completed commercial and residential projects with a total area of more than 500,000 sqm. and a total value of EUR 850 million. Prior to joining Real Management S.A., he held various positions in real estate companies, including Immobel Poland, Europolis Real Estate Asset Management Sp. z o.o., and consulting companies such as Accenture and Arthur Andersen. Marcin Malka is a graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics. He also completed an Executive MBA program at Mannheim Business School and ESSEC Business School. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

Marcin Purgal

Marcin is a member of RICS and an experienced director, active on the Polish and CEE commercial property markets. He has been developing his skills and gaining experience at Savills and also at Knight Frank, where most recently he served as Director in the Capital Markets department. Throughout years he has successfully closed many important transactions in the Polish commercial real estate market, mostly office and retail properties. At Avison Young Marcin is responsible for sales and acquisitions of commercial properties conducted by the Investment Advisory team. He is dedicated to maintaining good relations with clients and search for new investment opportunities.

Marek Ciunowicz

He has been involved in the Polish commercial real estate market for over 30 years. Founder of Corees Polska. He gained experience working for and co-creating Polish branches of global commercial real estate agencies. During his many years of work, he has participated in transactions involving the lease of over 1 million square meters of office space. He was awarded the SIOR title and several Pro Progressio Business Tiger titles for his significant contribution to the development of the BSS sector. He consistently builds competitive advantage by running a boutique commercial real estate agency that focuses on the highest quality customer service. Specializing in the leasing of approximately 30,000 sqm of space, the agency stands out for its individual approach and professionalism, which allows it to effectively meet the needs of various clients. Thanks to Marek Ciunowicz’s commitment and passion, his agency is becoming a significant player in the commercial real estate market.

Marek Dobrzycki

Marek Dobrzycki is Partner at Panattoni. With company since 2007, he currently oversees business in Poland’s most important regions, managing key areas of activity and shaping developer’s long-term strategy. He is responsible for securing strategic partnerships with international and domestic clients and for delivering large-scale warehouse and industrial projects across Poland. Marek has been instrumental in shaping the real estate market and driving the company’s record-breaking performance.

Marek Foryński

Marek Foryński is the Managing Director of Panattoni BTS, a specialized division delivering tailor-made build-to-suit industrial facilities for leading manufacturing and logistics tenants. With over 20 years of experience in real estate and construction, he has overseen the development of over 1.5 million sqm of customized industrial space in Poland. Under Marek’s leadership, Panattoni BTS has become the market leader in Central and Eastern Europe, recognized for its ability to meet complex client requirements through innovation and precision. His strategic insight and deep understanding of industrial development continue to drive Panattoni BTS’s growth and reputation for excellence. Recent flagship projects include the largest logistics investment in the West Pomeranian Region (Szczecin), a production facility for TRILUX (Eastern Poland),, and the main European plant for Maxcess (Central Poland).

Marek Obuchowicz

Marek Obuchowicz is a real estate investment professional particularly focused on the living sector. As Senior Partner, Marek oversees the development and operations of LifeSpot, a long-term rental housing platform in Poland, as well as StudentSpace, a newly established joint venture aimed at dominating the Polish PBSA market. Additionally, he co-supervises the operations of Stokado. Currently, Marek’s responsibilities include, among others, acquiring new projects, organizing bank financing for the platforms’ further development, and collaborating with the platforms’ management on strategic initiatives. He has also actively participated in other key transactions for Griffin, as well as in numerous acquisitions of office and retail properties and refinancing efforts. He is a graduate of the London School of Economics and the University of London.

MARIUSZ WITKUN

Od 1998 roku w zawodzie inżyniera budownictwa. Na początku swojej kariery pracował w Mostostalu Export, jednym z największych Generalnych Wykonawców w latach 90 w Polsce). Od 2005 roku zajmuje się konsultingiem inżynierskim i prowadzeniem projektów. Pracował przy największych realizacjach , budowy o wartości ponad 100 mln USD, o dużym stopniu skomplikowania i odpowiedzialności. Wieloletni inspektor nadzoru i Kierownik Projektów kubaturowych jak i infrastrukturalnych (wprowadzał m.in. System Viatoll w Polsce). W 2014 r otworzył firmę Trebbi Polska i jest jednym ze współwłaścicieli. Absolwent Politechniki Warszawskiej Wydział Budownictwa Lądowego.

Mariusz Breś

As Senior Vice President, Mariusz Breś is responsible for developing Golden Star Group’s operations in Poland, the Netherlands, Germany and the Czech Republic. He co-develops the company’s international structures and is in charge of building and enhancing the value of the Group’s office and hospitality portfolio. He also coordinates the activities of the Group’s subsidiaries – Golden Star Estate (since 2015) and LIM Joint Venture (since 2007) – managing investments worth over EUR 1.5 billion. Mariusz has over 20 years of professional experience. Before joining Golden Star and entering the real estate sector, he worked in the aviation (Loyd’s Aviation Group) and energy (Union Energy Group) industries. He holds a Master’s degree from the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw. He also studied International Business Law at the University of Copenhagen and attended Copenhagen Business School – the largest business university in Northern Europe.

Law Firm of the Year, Poland

MARIUSZ KRZAK

Mariusz Krzak has over 20 years of experience in the real estate and construction industries. He joined the company in 2010 as a Project Manager. Since March 2014, as Regional Director for Skanska office business in Poland, he has been responsible for the development of office building investments and the unit’s business strategies in Krakow, Wroclaw, Poznan and Katowice. In February 2020 he took the position of Executive Vice President Operations Poland and Senior Leadership Team member at the Skanska commercial development business unit for Central and Eastern Europe. He has extended his international experience by being responsible for operation in Czech Republic in 2021-2025.

MARTA USIELSKA

I see development as my greatest success, and the commercial real estate industry is the perfect environment for those who are dynamic but persistent, energetic but able to restrain themselves, who like to wait, analyze, project but at the same time be able to „touch” their successes and, sometimes, failures. That is why almost all my professional life is related to commercial real estate.

Proptech Leader of the Year, Poland

Marta Zawadzka

Marta Zawadzka oversees leasing activities for key TriGranit’s projects, including Signum Work Station in Warsaw and Bonarka for Business in Kraków, while also supervising leasing strategies across TriGranit’s broader portfolio in CEE. Marta has over 20 years of real estate experience on the Polish and European markets. Marta most recently served as Leasing and Asset Management Director at Yareal, where she was responsible for leasing office and retail spaces, including the developer’s flagship office investment in Warsaw, LIXA, and the retail component at SOHO by Yareal. Prior to that, she held leadership roles at Avestus Real Estate, NEINVER, Kulczyk Silverstein Properties, GTC, and TriGranit itself. An accredited mentor and member of EMCC, Marta is also a distinguished graduate of several MA and postgraduate programs at the University of Warsaw, Jagiellonian University, AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, Warsaw School of Economics, and Harvard Business School.

Martyna Balcer

Martyna Balcer is the Chief Operations Officer at ITRA Polska, participating in the development of the company from the beginning of its presence on the Polish market. She also hold the position of Head of Office Department. She has 15 years of experience in working in the real estate industry. In the past, she worked as Associate Director in the office tenant representation department at Cresa Polska and negotiator at Cushman & Wakefield. She graduated in English Philology from the University of Social Sciences.

MATEUSZ BARAN

Mateusz is CRIDO’s partner in charge of a team of over a dozen lawyers dealing with the corporate law practice. He focuses on a wide range of issues, with a particular highlight on complex reorganisation processes, succession, private client and family business consulting, and M&A transactions. His team took point on one of the biggest intergenerational transfer projects in Poland, involving the reorganisation of an enterprise with different business profiles following the owner’s death. Clients value Mateusz’s responsiveness, open mind, innovative approach, and high standard of service. Based on the feedback from his Clients, Mateusz has been recommended in the prestigious international The Legal 500 ranking of law firms every year since 2018 in the following categories: Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Investment Funds and Private Clients. Mateusz has been with CRIDO since 2010.

Mateusz Stańczyk

Mateusz is a partner in the CIT and Transactions and Restructuring teams at CRIDO. He has extensive experience in transaction advisory, as well as developing international and domestic investment and ownership structures. Mateusz has developed and implemented over a dozen structures involving Polish and foreign investment funds, including international corporations, private equity funds, and real estate funds. Implementing Polish and international investment fund structures has involved both fund start-ups and exits. He has been a licensed tax advisor since 2011.

MICHAŁ MIECIŃSKI

Michał Mieciński is a qualified attorney-at-law and a Partner in the Real Estate and Construction Department at CMS in Poland, with almost 30 years’ market experience. Michał has extensive experience advising international and local investors, funds and developers in complex real estate transactions in Poland and in the CEE region, including acquisitions and disposals of office buildings, shopping malls, retail parks and mixed-use centres, hotels, student housing, PRS, as well as logistic assets. He has high-level expertise in various types of real estate transactions and structures, including real estate M&A and Joint Ventures, portfolio transactions, sale and lease back, forward sale/purchase transactions, mergers, corporate and organisational restructurings, as well as financing and refinancing of real estate transactions. Michał has also broad corporate, M&A and PE experience: in the past, he has advised clients in CEE on various transactions in banking, insurance, consumer goods,

Michał Chodecki

Michał Chodecki has over 15 years of experience in the commercial real estate sector, specializing in technical advisory, business development, and the management of industrial and logistics projects. At Savills, he serves as Head of Industrial, responsible for the growth of the warehouse and industrial leasing department and for delivering comprehensive solutions for clients from the logistics and manufacturing sectors. He began his career in 2008 at Bilfinger Tebodin, and later at Karmar S.A. (Bouygues) he developed industrial projects. From 2017, he was associated with Panattoni as Development Director, where he was responsible for business development and the delivery of BTS projects for global leaders in manufacturing, R&D, logistics, as well as multitenant parks. He is a graduate of Łazarski University and postgraduate studies at SGH (Warsaw School of Economics). Privately, he is interested in geopolitics, cultural studies, and sports.

Warehouse Developer of the Year, CEE

Michał Ćwikliński

Michał is a graduate of University of Reading and Warsaw School of Economic as well as MRICS holder. Throughout his career, Michał has worked with international investment and corporate finance teams in both London and Warsaw, successfully closing numerous investment transactions with a total value well over €5.5 billion. In 2017, Michał took the role of Principal and Managing Director at Avison Young and subsequently Member of European Executive Committee, and launched the brand in the Polish market. Since then, he has been expanding Avison Young locally with new hires and launching new business lines, constantly enhancing firm’s performance. For these contributions to Avison Young, he was promoted in 2024 to become a Managing Director for the EMEA Region. Over the past year, Avison Young has completed numerous high-profile projects, further strengthening its position among advisory firms both in Poland and Europe.

MICHAŁ KORWIN-MAŁASZYŃSKI

Michał Korwin-Małaszyński is a specialist responsible for financial and operational activities at APP-Projekt. He graduated from the Poznań University of Economics and the Université de Science et Technologie in Lille, France. Michał gained valuable experience working at the PBG Group, one of the largest construction companies in Poland. His specialist knowledge and international education have contributed to his proficiency in managing complex financial and operational tasks in the industry. He manages several companies belonging to APP-Projekt group.

MIREK BEDNAREK

Mirek Bednarek holds the position of Regional Business Director and is a member of the Management Committee at Matexi NV, responsible for operations in Poland. He has over 25 years of extensive professional experience in company and finance management, gained at Matexi, FM Logistic, and ING Real Estate Development. Mirek has significant experience in team management, restructuring, and overseeing all phases of the property development process. Notable projects include Złote Tarasy, Kolska od Nowa, Puławska 186, Pereca 11, and Apartamenty Marymont. Before establishing and developing the Polish branch office of Matexi in Warsaw in 2010, Mirek worked with ING Real Estate Development for almost seven years. At Matexi, he established the team and processes that have enabled the company to become one of the leading developers in the Warsaw and Cracow markets.

Monika Woźniak-Zawioła

27 years of experience in the real estate industry, started work on emerging market in late 1990s, participating in the implementation of ground-breaking projects such as: Złote Tarasy mix-use, or the first Holland Park apartments for rent in Poland. Acquired comprehensive expertise and awareness of business management and administration, specializing in real estate, investments and retail. Performed various tasks and responsibilities in the field of general management and supervision/ team management (incl. the functions of CEO and President of the Management Board), in the areas of: operations, business development, investments/ transactions (> EUR 1 bn), M&A, asset and real estate portfolio management (> EUR 3 bn), re-/ development/ construction of commercial real estate (mix-use, residential, commercial, office, PRS, student and senior housing). Has the perspective of both shareholders and owners, as well as service provider. Currently Country Manager of Bopro, Belgian Advisor.

OSKAR KASIŃSKI

Oskar is a senior manager and headhunter specialized in the property & construction recruitments since 2007, from 2014 acts as the CEO of HR Design Group. Earlier he worked for Hays, Cpl Jobs and Gi Group. He’s very well recognized by the property & construction environment and holds a master’s degree in psychology in HR (SWPS & Kozminski). Passionate about commercial real estate also appreciates beautiful architecture of residential projects around the world.

OSKAR SARNECKI

Oskar Sarnecki oversees a growing project management team in his role as Director of the Warsaw Office at Gleeds. His role encompasses managing and supervising the team, negotiating with clients and contractors, exploring business development opportunities, supporting the bidding team, and maintaining business relations with clients and other entities involved in project delivery. A typical day for Oskar involves prioritising tasks, conducting team and external meetings, briefing on main projects, financial reporting, making key decisions and solving problems. He finds motivation in collaborating with a diverse group of people, creating and implementing new solutions, and contributing to the buildings that shape the Warsaw skyline.

PATRYCJA WOJCIECHOWSKA

At Mountpark Logistics CE, I am responsible for developing new logistics projects and managing existing ones. I have been involved in the development sector since the beginning of my career. I am an architect and urban planner by training, which is why I have a focus on planning, design and construction management. I gained experience in the design and construction of shopping malls, office and residential projects while working at Echo Investment and Parkridge. At Parkridge, I was responsible for the planning and design of a number of shopping malls in the CE. Currently at Mountpark, I focus on logistics and warehouse projects

Paweł Drewniak

Paweł Drewniak has been with CFE Polska for 19 years, having advanced from site engineer to operational director and now holds the position of co-managing director (joint-CEO). He is a graduate of the West Pomeranian University of Technology, specialising in building and civil engineering structures. He also has experience of managing projects in Germany as the operational director at CFE Bau GmbH. Paweł has delivered a large number of industrial, logistics, hotel, residential and retail projects, for which he has always remained close to the construction site and to clients.

Paweł Dobrowolski

Paweł is a leader in commercial real estate, heading the T-Rep Dep. in Warsaw. With 13 years of experience, he empowers his team to achieve excellence. Specializing in advisory services for corporate clients, Paweł focuses on lease strategy development and implementation. His approach includes preparing strategies, negotiating terms, and executing complex transactions. His proven track record with local and multinational corporations highlights his negotiation and advisory skills. Paweł’s market insight allows him to craft strategies aligned with clients’ unique needs. He excels in overseeing projects, coordinating stakeholders, and conducting high-level negotiations. His commitment to clients and strategic proficiency establishes him as a trusted authority in Warsaw’s commercial real estate sector. Paweł’s ability to navigate market dynamics while focusing on client objectives makes him invaluable in optimizing real estate portfolios, offering strategic solutions for diverse clients.

Office Developer of the Year, CEE

Peter Noack

Peter Noack is Managing Director and of ZEITGEIST Asset Management, a real estate asset management company focused on sustainable and ESG-compliant value creation. Since 2014, ZEITGEIST has been investing in key asset classes for private and institutional investors across Europe. The company currently manages 60 projects in five countries, with assets under management totaling approximately €1.2 billion and a land area of 480,000 sqm. ZEITGEIST’s development activities focus on three areas: Living, Working, and Revitalization. To enhance its role as an operator, the company is developing its own brand, HOME by Zeitgeist, for long-term rentals. Its organizational structure also includes ZEITRAUM, an operator of student houses and serviced flats. Prior to ZEITGEIST, Peter worked in institutional real estate across Germany, CEE, and Turkey for HOCHTIEF Development and Rödl & Partner. He is a licensed attorney and holds a Law degree from Goethe University in Frankfurt.

PIOTR KARPIŃSKI

Started my adventure with CBRE in 2013 and continuously excited about opportunities and potential I’m discovering in the Team and Clients. Responsible for Property Management Department in Poland. In rough numbers: Team – over 270, number of projects managed – over 190, GLA managed – over 5.5 million sq.m

Retail Development of the Year, CEE

Piotr Paśko

Piotr Paśko is a tax advisor specializing in domestic and cross-border restructuring projects. He has extensive transactional experience in acquiring and disposing of various real estate assets, including office buildings, warehouses, residential properties (PRS), student housing, and land banks. He advises Polish and international companies, capital groups, developers, investors (including private equity funds), and high-net-worth individuals, especially in succession planning. Piotr also supports entities in the renewable energy sector, particularly wind and photovoltaic (PV) farms. With significant due diligence experience across sectors like real estate, renewable energy, FMCG, retail, and TMT, he provides expertise on cross-border payments and tax reviews. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute and is recognized as „Highly Regarded” by International Tax Review.

Piotr Czerwiński

Piotr Czerwiński, CEO, Axi Immo Services, Asset and Property Manager with over 15 years of experience in the commercial market sector. He gained experience in international companies such as King Sturge (now Jones Long LaSalle), DTZ Polska, EPM Polska, AXI IMMO Services. He has worked for clients such as Hunter Property Fund Management, Aggmore Ltd, Holland – Jerusalem Management Company BV, LDV Management Bainbridge Holding SCA, KKCG Group, Proteus, Altamira, Goldman Sachs, PKO TFI, Bental Green Oak. He holds a Polish professional license as a property manager, a Certified Property Manager from the CPM Institute of Property Management, and is a member of RICS and CCIM.

PIOTR FIJOŁEK

Piotr Fijołek is a top Merger & Acquisition expert with over 18 years of operational experience exclusively dedicated to real estate and private equity. Piotr has, from the beginning of his professional career, been associated with Griffin. His track record contains more than 100 successful transactions, with a total volume exceeding EUR 4 bn. For almost two decades, he has orchestrated several flagship Griffin’s projects, including among others takeover of the so-called M1 portfolio and the acquisition of a majority stake in Murapol, a leading Polish residential developer, which he is currently overseeing as Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board. In addition to this, in his capacity as Co-Managing Partner, Piotr’s key role is also asset management. He currently heads several investment platforms, including Murapol, Horse and Stokado, which have a GAV of over EUR 1.0+ billion. He is also actively involved in Griffin’s expansion and the development of new business lines.

Piotr Litwin

Co-owner of NAVIMO, a boutique advisory firm in the commercial real estate market, specializing in investment land. For over 22 years, he has been assisting investors in making strategic decisions regarding investment land and commercial projects.

PRZEMEK KOZDÓJ

Przemek Kozdój is one of the leading Polish finance lawyers with more than 20 years of professional experience. He has worked in international law firms in Poland, the UK and the Czech Republic as well as in a financial institution in Germany. He heads Wolf Theiss’ Banking and Finance practice in Poland, ranked by Chambers and Partners. His experience extends to a broad range of finance-related matters. He is well-known for his achievements in real estate finance, where he advised investors and banks in numerous complex transactions. He advised on a takeover of a leading financial institution, where he managed crucial financial aspects of the transaction such as the multi-billion, multi-currency credit line providing back-up financing for a mortgage loans portfolio. He has also counselled on transferring an enterprise of a bank to a branch of its holding company, as well as financial restructuring of Polish companies, with subsidiaries in several jurisdictions.

Przemek Oleksy

Przemek Oleksy leads ASB Group’s operations in Poland, delivering top-tier financial and corporate services to major real estate investors across the CEE region. With nearly two decades of experience in finance and international advisory, he has been instrumental in supporting landmark transactions and complex investment structures. Under his leadership, ASB has strengthened its position as one of the most trusted partners for commercial real estate investors, offering comprehensive solutions from accounting and tax to transaction support. Przemek is a member of ACCA and brings a global perspective gained through his work in Poland and New Zealand.

Przemysław Felicki

Przemysław Felicki is the Head of Investment Properties Team in Poland, and is focused on office, retail and industrial sectors. He has over 20 years of experience in investment and valuation in Poland. He started his professional career with Ernst & Young in the real estate advisory department before moving to Knight Frank to join the valuation and investment team. He has joined the Investment Properties department at CBRE Poland in April 2011. Since moving to CBRE Przemysław was involved in number of the largest transactions in Poland. Przemyslaw has transacted in over €10 billion of real estate deals across Poland representing clients in both the acquisition and disposal process.

Investment Deal of the Year, CEE

Przemysław Łachmaniuk

Przemek returned to CBRE in 2017 where he already worked in the years 2005-2010. He has 16 years of experience in transaction management in Poland and CEE. After rejoining CBRE, Przemek has been involved in numerous sale and acquisition instructions including the purchase of Silesia Business Park C&D by ISOC, sale of Ethos building in Warsaw by KSP, sale of Warsaw Fund Portfolio by PATRIZIA, sale of Nowogrodzka Square and Lixa by Yareal, sales of Equal Business Park and Chmielna 89 by Cavatina and sale of Silesia Business Park A&B by NIAM. Before rejoining CBRE, he worked in Deutsche Asset Management as a Transaction Manager. Before that, Przemek was employed in a similar role in PKO TFI and IVG (currently PATRIZIA). During his career he was leading acquisition and sales processes of a number of office and retail transactions such as acquisitions of Alchemia I in Gdansk, Stary Browar shopping centre in Poznan, the portfolio of Fashion House outlet centres, Wola Park and others.

PRS Leader of the Year, CEE

Radosław Pawlak

Radosław works closely with clients to support project development, guiding them in making informed decisions and identifying the most effective strategies to achieve their goals. Radosław joined CBRE in 2012, but he has been committed to the real estate market for over 16 years. He has professional experience in leasing and sale of commercial space, advisory in the investment process, landlord representation, negotiations and renegotiations of lease contracts. He previously worked at GVA Property Partners, where he leaded the Office Department being responsible in particular for contacts with developers.

Law Firm of the Year, Poland

Radosław Trymucha

Radosław Igor Trymucha has over 28 years professional experience in the banking segment, primarily in real estate debt financing. Since May 2025 he is heading real estate activity in mBank SA, an active lender on the Polish property market.. Before joining mBank, over close to 19 years he was in charge of real estate segment financing in Credit Agricole Group, launching the group’s business line operations in Poland in mid-2006. In the past, he also used to be actively involved in IPOs and debt instruments origination on the domestic market.

Rafal Gierczak

Rafał Gierczak Head of Asset Management responsible for asset management and divestment in Ghelamco Poland. He has been working for Ghelamco Group since 2018. He was involved in asset management of joint venture structure for Ghelamco-Madison Realty for Warsaw Spire and sales of this project, sales of the Warsaw Hub, Wołoska24, Wronia31, Warsaw HUB, VIBE 1 etc. He was also in charge of the set-up of 430 rooms hotels (Crowne Plaza- Holiday Inn Express) in Warsaw in one the largest openings in Poland in recent years. Before he joined Ghelamco Group he worked for asset management company managing large portfolio of assets for Israeli investors. He started his carrier in PricewaterhouseCoopers. In 1999 he graduated in Economics from the University of Economics in Katowice. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and CCIM.

Rafał Kran

Rafał Kran is a tax advisor, an expert in the area of property tax and income tax. He has successfully represented clients in proceedings before authorities and courts, recovering significant amounts of overpayments. He specialises in cost segregation settlements of industrial, office, retail and RES investments – i.e. establishment of fixed assets, their initial values and depreciation. The value of the investments settled by Rafal’s department is calculated in billions of euros. He advises real estate and RES clients on ongoing tax settlements, including fit-outs, cash contribution, minimum tax on building income (conducting refund proceedings with full efficiency). Rafal is an attorney in the first case before the Court of Justice of the EU concerning property tax (exemption for railway infrastructure). He is developing the Green Taxation practice, including aspects relating to ESG taxonomy.

ESG Real Estate Leader of the Year, CEE

Rafał Pomorski

Rafał Pomorski is an experienced expert in finance and accounting. He holds a position of Managing Director – Finance & Operations Poland in Globalworth. From 2015 to 2016, he was responsible for the finance area at Griffin Real Estate, a leading and rapidly growing investment group operating in the commercial real estate market in Central and Eastern Europe. Since 2011, he has worked as a financial manager at MGPA, a private equity firm investing in the real estate market. He held this position until 2015. He began his professional career in 2007 in the audit department of PwC. Rafał holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the Maria Curie – Skłodowska University in Lublin. In 2016, he became a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

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Renata Osiecka

Founder and owner of AXI IMMO, specializing in comprehensive commercial real estate advisory services in the industrial & logistics, land, office and investment sectors. She has more than 25 years of experience in the commercial real estate market, managing teams and advising investors on real estate acquisition and sale projects. She headed the department responsible for developing real estate projects in the CEE region and managed the real estate portfolio of one of the largest global industrial developers. She is active internationally, working with European and global real estate organizations. She has operated as European Chapter President, was Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee of SIOR and is a member of MRICS.

ROBERT WATKINS

Following a career in investment banking in the UK, Robert relocated to Poland in 2004, where he founded Hamilton May with the aim of pursuing opportunities in the emerging Polish residential sector. Since its inception, Hamilton May has evolved into an established premium real estate brokerage with offices in Warsaw, Kraków, and Wrocław. In 2024, it was recognized by Otodom as the number one ranked agency in Poland. As an active CEO, Robert has expanded the scope of services offered by the Hamilton Group to include property management, PRS and operator services, developer sales, and residential marketing, creating a unique set of competencies for the Polish market. With a strong focus on attracting and developing top talent, Robert has built a team of 75 highly respected professionals to drive the business forward. Today, Hamilton Group is one of the leading PRS operators in Poland and an established player in outsourced sales for both developers and investment funds.

Robert Adamski

For over two decades, Robert Adamski has built an accomplished career in the financial services industry, specializing in property and structured finance. With a professional journey spanning more than 21 years across major international and regional institutions—including Raiffeisen Bank, Deutsche Bank, BZ WBK, Santander and currently UniCredit Group —Robert Adamski has become recognized for expertise in developing tailored financial solutions, structuring complex transactions, and supporting clients in achieving long-term growth. He has has participated in more than 100 transactions across the full spectrum of real estate and structured finance. This includes projects ranging from development financing for commercial and residential properties to acquisition financing. Proven expertise in structuring, negotiating, and executing complex transactions has consistently delivered value for Clients.

Robert Ides

Robert Ides, Co-Founder, is the Managing Partner of Arete Group. He was part of the founding team in 2014 and has over 25 years of advisory experience. He oversees company strategy, both real estate and energy infrastructure asset classes. Under his leadership, the company has successfully divested two real estate funds, delivering outstanding returns to its clients. Prior to founding the company, Robert held several leadership positions focusing on complex international mergers, acquisitions, and strategic projects. Among others, he served in executive roles at AIG and Zurich Insurance Group. Robert is an experienced M&A professional and studied in Prague.

SANDRA WRÓBLEWSKA

Sandra is responsible for the process of acquiring clients, building long-term relationships with the business environment, and promoting the company. She effectively strengthens KP’s image as an established presence and valued partner in the construction industry. Her many years of unwavering commitment, market knowledge, and charisma contribute to the company’s acquisition of new ambitious projects and good financial results every year. Sandra represents the organization in the media and at industry events in Poland and abroad. She builds business relationships in a unique way, recognizing the individuality of each person. Sandra holds a master’s degree in economics, is a graduate of the Executive MBA program at the Warsaw School of Economics / University of Minnesota and also completed the Master Class of Management at SWPS. She was named Industry Builder Personality of 2025 and Top Woman in Real Estate 2020 (Winner of both the Online Voting and Business Development awards).

Sebastian Biedrzycki

Sebastian is heading Office part of Property Management business and Landlord Services in Poland. He plays the role of Client Relationship Manager for key clients of the managed Office portfolio and is responsible for coordination and performance of the team, quality of the delivered services, highest level of clients’ satisfaction and best practice solutions. Sebastian is managing the operational team responsible for the office and mixed-used portfolio above 2,000,000 GLA. He is also responsible for business development and Landlord representation, tenancy issues, budgeting, costs and income analyses as well as service charge cost optimization, which he specializes in. Due to his expertise he is actively involved in major advisory projects conducted by CBRE. He is a licensed Property Manager and active member of CCIM and IFMA organizations. In the past he worked for such companies as King Sturge, JLL or Savills and has over 18 years of professional experience in real estate market.

Office Building of the Year, CEE

SEBASTIAN KIEĆ

Sebastian Kieć, CEO AFI Poland Sebastian Kieć joined AFI Poland in 2007 as CFO then was promoted to COO and in 2010 was nominated as CEO and Poland Country Manager. His main responsibilities are focused on two strategic real estate segments: office properties and residential properties, including newly developed segment of yielding residential properties. Sebastian has over 20 years experience in real estate market. Before joining AFI Poland served as CFO in real estate company BSR EUROPE Poland, prior to this in PricewaterhouseCoopers in audit and advisory department and in Coca-Cola in controlling department. Sebastian Kieć is graduated from Cracow University of Economics and is a CPA (ACCA -the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

Sylwia Toczyska

Sylwia Toczyska brings over 25 years of experience in international accounting, taxation, and business leadership, with more than 15 years in the real estate sector. She began her career in finance at multinational companies such as Rossmann and GE, transitioning to outsourcing in 2007. Since then, she has worked with global service providers, including Vistra and Deloitte. At Vistra, Sylwia has held senior roles across accounting, tax compliance, client relationship management, and market growth in Poland and Central Europe. She led teams managing complex client engagements. Since rejoining Vistra in June 2025, she has taken a leadership role in Fund Services, focusing on real estate investment structures for international clients across EMEA. She aims to grow the multi-country portfolio through advanced technologies. Sylwia graduated from the Poznań School of Economics and completed doctoral studies in accounting at Łódź University. A licensed tax advisor since 2009

Szymon Zduńczyk

Szymon Zduńczyk is a manager with over 14 years of experience in the construction and real estate sector. As Managing Director and Board Member at Karimpol Polska, where he has worked for six years, he is responsible for project management, site supervision, and all technical and ESG aspects of the company’s investments. He currently oversees the entire construction process of Skyliner II, one of Warsaw’s most advanced office buildings. His expertise includes cost control, organization of execution processes, and supervision of subcontractors. Before joining Karimpol, he worked for leading engineering and consulting companies such as ILF, Egis, and AECOM, providing technical advisory for public and private investors in Poland and abroad. He graduated from the Warsaw University of Technology and the Military University of Technology in Warsaw.

Tatiana Spencer

Tatiana Spencer in the real estate sector since 1996. Her work experience includes a position as Agency Director at King Sturge. For over 4 years she was responsible for leasing and land acquisition, managing a team of 16 agents. Her main clients were Helical, Budizol, Rece, Ghelamco, Napollo, Plaza, MLP and others. Previously for over 9 years with Jones Lang LaSalle, heading a retail team for Poland, she advised many well known companies such as: GTC, Ikea, Neinver, King Cross, Carrefour, Multidevelopment, IIC, Echo Investment and others. The main projects she was involved in include Galeria Mokotów, Wola Park , Galeria Kazimierz, Galaxy, Pasaż Grunwaldzki, Factory Outlet, Sfera II, CH Marcelin, Carrefour Morena, CH Ogrody, Wzorcownia, Stary Browar II, Galeria Jurajska, Forum Koszalin, Sarni Stok, Europa Centralna, amongst others. Tatiana studied Architecture and graduated as an Urban Planner. She also holds an MBA degree from University of Illinois and Warsaw University

TERO LOUKONEN

Tero Loukonen is Head of Research in PASSERINVEST GROUP, he joined the company in January 2012. In addition, Tero is a member of the board in Association of Developers, based in Prague. Tero has over 25 years’ experience from real estate industry in Prague, Czech Republic and he started his career in 2000 at tenant representation department with Jones Lang LaSalle, and he then joined King Sturge in 2003 to become Head of Research. Prior joining PASSERINVEST GROUP, he was Head of Office Agency in Prague branch of EHL Immobilien GmbH, an Austrian real estate consultancy. Tero has Master of Science degree from The Turku School of Economics and Business Administration, Finland. In addition, he has completed Central and Eastern European Studies Program in University of Economics, Prague.

TOMASZ KOZAK

Member of the Management Board of the Profbud capital group. He has been associated with the Profbud Group since 2017 and until 2021 he held the position of chairman of the supervisory board and legal counsel responsible for corporate affairs, the acquisition department, M&A and the commercialization of the group’s office space. As part of his function on the management board, he develops the Commercial Department of the Profbud group as a member of the board for commercial investments. Tomasz has been associated with the legal and real estate market for years. He graduated from the Faculty of Law and Administration of the Jagiellonian University and the Management Program, organized by the ICAN Institute in cooperation with Harvard Business Review. He gained experience working in law firms – Oleś & Rodzynkiewicz and WKB Wierciński, Kwieciński, Baehr – in the corporate and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) departments.

Tomasz Michalczyk

Tomasz has over 14 years of experience in managing key assets, executing strategic lease transactions, and advising institutional investors and developers on the office market. Throughout his career, he has secured critical pre-let agreements that enabled the financing and development of flagship projects. As an Associate Partner at White Star Real Estate, he was responsible for portfolio strategy and office leasing, playing a key role in fund relations and investment processes.

TOMASZ OKTABA

Tomasz Oktaba, director project management for Accolade Polska, the leader in logistics real estate across Europe, supervises the Polish project management team with overall responsibility for the company’s development and construction activities in the country. Tomasz joined Accolade in 2022 bringing over 20 years of experience in real estate project management. During his career he has been involved in some of the country’s major development projects such as Złote Tarasy, Rondo 1 and Silesia City Center. With a master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Warsaw University of Technology, Tomasz is a member of RICS & CCIM and is a licensed manager/supervisory inspector

Tomasz Ożdziński

Tax Advisor, Partner at BDO Poland. Former Partner in the International Tax and Transaction Services Team and the head of the Tax Team of the Real Estate Group of EY Poland. Prior roles also included being the Head of Tax at Garrigues Poland, Partner responsible for the Warsaw tax practice of TPA [Horwath] and Director responsible for the Real Estate Team in the Tax and Legal Department of PwC. Graduate of the Law and Administration Faculty of the University of Adam Mickiewicz in Poznań, as well as postgraduate Executive Programme at Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management of Université Libre de Bruxelles and a qualified tax advisor.

TOMASZ RĄBA

I have been involved in the commercial real estate industry for 18 years. I have worked for the largest developers and consulting agencies. Extensive experience in the area of the warehouse, logistics and industrial real estate market.

Tomasz Szewczyk

From 1999 to 2006 Tomasz was working for Royal Ahold, ultimately as Vice President Real Estate Ahold Central Europe, being responsible for all real estate activities of Ahold in Central Europe. Ahold at that time operated app 400 Albert supermarkets and 70 Hypernova hypermarkets in Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia. Tomasz was dealing with the development of numerous shopping centers, acquisitions and sales, both of real estate as well as retail operations. Tomasz joined ACTEEUM Group in October 2006. From January 2007 till September 2009 he acted as Country Managing Director Turkey, being responsible for all ACTEEUM development and shopping center management activities in Turkey. As of September 2009 Tomasz is Regional Managing Director for ACTEEUM Central Europe. By education Tomasz is a civil engineer, graduated from the Technical University of Cracow.

Wiktor Lesinski

Mr. Lesinski joined Patron in September 2012 and focuses primarily on the Polish market and hospitality investments across Europe. His responsibilities including all aspects of origination, underwriting, due diligence, execution, asset management and business plan implementation. In specifically, in recent years Mr Lesinski has overseen the set up a JV partnership with TREI Poland within the retail parks sector and a JV partnership with 7R within the warehouse space. Mr. Lesinski attained Master of Arts in Economics and Finance with first class honours from the University of Aberdeen. Mr. Lesinski also holds a Master of Science in Finance from the University of St Andrews.

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