Candidate’s name
Roger Andersson
Current position
Managing Director and a Member of the Management Board
Company’s name
Vastint Poland
Work experience in this position
His strong leadership and long-term vision have ensured the steady growth of the company and its portfolio for over two decades.
His track record of key projects include i.a. Brama Portowa, Business Garden, Waterfront, Gdynia Courtyard by Marriott, Sopot Marriott Resort & Spa, Riverview. Several large mixed-use developments are in the pipeline: Nova Silesia, Airport Village and Stara Rzeznia, as well as the Portowo residential project in Poznań.
The current market value of the company’s portfolio is EUR 800,000,000.
He has played a significant role in the successful implementation of a unique concept of business parks operating under the brand name of Business Gardens. These complexes were built in Warsaw, Poznan and Wroclaw and are highly valued by tenants.
He also introduced a first-of-its-kind concept of turnkey apartments in Poland. The first project to launch this format is Riverview. All other Vastint residential projects will offer apartments in this standard of finishing.
Description of business activity (profile, market sectors served, etc.)
Vastint Poland is part of the Vastint Group, an international organization operating on the European real estate market since 1989. It invests in Polish real estate market by focusing on developing and managing assets in the commercial, residential and hotel segments. As both a developer and owner the company strives to create long-term value. The cornerstones of Vastint Poland’s operations are development activities including land acquisition, master planning, design, construction, leasing, and sales, as well as active management of own commercial properties portfolio.
Size of the company managed by the candidate (headcount, regions of activity)
Vastint Poland has 57 employees. The company is active in major, regional cities throughout Poland.
The YOY increase in profits/income generated last year
119 024 000 PLN / 9 632 000 PLN
Career path (Previous employers, professional progress, when was the candidate promoted to the current position, etc.)
He started his career in the construction industry in the 1980s and worked in senior-level positions in several construction and development companies in Sweden. In 1997, he became managing director of Vastint Poland. His new role was a perfect fit with his extensive work experience and broad industry knowledge. Roger has a strong preference for the Scandinavian management style, encourages others to develop and is keen to pass on skills learned in the industry.
Biggest business achievements, especially those made last year
The last two years are a testament to his leadership abilities. The company made it through the onslaught of the pandemic unscathed. Under his wing, Vastint finalized the K2 office building in Gdynia in the past year, started and continues without major obstacles construction of two mixed-use projects: Waterfront II in Gdynia and B10 Wroclaw, and secured several new mixed-use projects in three key cities in Poland. More importantly, the company recorded profits without making cost cuts or laying off employees.
Contributions made to the improvement of the CEE commercial property market
He has been making a positive contribution to the Polish real estate market through vision, innovation and hard work for over 20 years. During his rein the company remained steadfast in its mission to create balanced working, living and leisure developments; places focused on long-term sustainability, connected into their history and local context, designed to be characterful, and most of all, thoughtfully designed from the inside out.
Other industry awards and prizes
None
