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The Real Estate Personality of the Year, Poland
Tomasz Lubowiecki (7R) is a founder and the CEO of the company. He is responsible for creating the strategy of the company's development and overseeing the performance of all departments. Before founding 7R in 2008, he managed Limpol, a distributor in the FMCG sector, for 12 years. At the same time, through venture capital, he was actively investing in commercial development projects together with Wawel Service sp. z o.o. The portfolio of 7R includes large-scale logistics parks and Small Business Unit municipal warehouses, which form the 7R City Flex Last Mile Logistics network. Thus far, the company has completed projects with a total area of over 1.5 million sqm and currently has more than 3 million sqm in the pipeline in different locations around Poland, of which approx. 600,000 sqm is under construction. The company is committed to ESG activities and acting responsibly in its interaction with the environment, local communities, and corporate governance.
Candidate’s name
Tomasz Lubowiecki
Current position
CEO
Company’s name
7R
Work experience in this position
13 years
Description of business activity (profile, market sectors served, etc.)
7R is a dynamically growing developer operating in the commercial real estate market, specializing in providing modern warehouse and production space for lease. It offers both warehouse and industrial facilities intended for many tenants, as well as BTS facilities. The portfolio of 7R includes large-scale logistics parks and Small Business Unit municipal warehouses, which form the 7R City Flex Last Mile Logistics network. Thus far, the company has completed projects with a total area of over 1.5 million sqm and currently has more than 3 million sqm in the pipeline in different locations around Poland, of which approx. 600,000 sqm is under construction. The company is committed to ESG activities and acting responsibly in its interaction with the environment, local communities, and corporate governance.
Size of the company managed by the candidate (headcount, regions of activity)
People: 197 The company has its office in: Kraków, Warszawa, Gdańsk, Wrocław, Poznań, Szczecin, Sosnowiec and Prague (Czech).
The YOY increase in profits/income generated last year
Confidential
Career path (Previous employers, professional progress, when was the candidate promoted to the current position, etc.)
Before founding 7R in 2008, he managed Limpol, a distributor in the FMCG sector, for 12 years. At the same time, through venture capital, he was actively investing in commercial development projects together with Wawel Service sp. z o.o.
Biggest business achievements, especially those made last year
- In 2021, 7R delivered to the market almost 400,000 sqm of new warehouse space, a sharp increase on the previous year’s 180,000 sqm. - The portfolio of 7R's tenants has grown significantly in 2021 – the company signed 64 lease agreements with companies for over 500,000 sqm of space (by 25% more than in 2020). - In 2021, 7R has divested 17 projects to investment funds and real estate companies for a total of nearly EUR 400 million - In 2022 7R released its first report on ESG setting up the goals regarding the sustainable development
Contributions made to the improvement of the CEE commercial property market
The company is planning its first foreign investment in the Czech Republic. The construction will start in Q4 2022.
Other industry awards and prizes
- Eurobuild Awards (2019, 2021) - Diamenty Forbesa for 7R (2021, 2022)