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12th July
08:30 - 10:30 | CEST (GMT+2)
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CEE Industrial and Logistics
Moderator
Grzegorz Skowronski
Partner
Wolf Theiss
Dieter
Knittel
Head of International Real Estate Finance for Central and Eastern Europe
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank
Ernest
Ziółkowski
Head of Project Management CEE
Logicor - Poland
Michal
Nawrot
Head of Investments CEE
Peakside Capital
Otis
Spencer
Tishman Speyer
Piotr
Dopierala
Director Supply Chain & Logistics
Auchan Retail Poland
Łukasz
Białecki
Chief Financial Officer / Board Member
Spravia
Grzegorz Skowronski
PartnerWolf Theiss
Poland
Grzegorz is partner at the Real Estate & Construction practice of Wolf Theiss Warsaw. He acted as the lead lawyer in some of the top real estate transactions in Poland in recent years, with a particular focus on complex, multi-national and domestic portfolio deals, which are his professional passion. Some examples include: the sale of a 25-warehouse portfolio to an international investor or a last mile logistics portfolio valued over EUR 100 million. Grzegorz also advises clients within single asset/share deals, including forward sale transactions, which involve strong elements of real estate development advisory between the sale and completion.
Dieter Knittel
Head of International Real Estate Finance for Central and Eastern EuropeDeutsche Pfandbriefbank
Germany
Dieter Knittel serves as Head of International Real Estate Finance for Central and Eastern Europe at pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG, one of Germany's leading real estate finance specialists. Based in Germany, he oversees the bank's strategic real estate financing activities across the CEE region, leveraging extensive expertise in international commercial real estate markets. Knittel plays a key role in expanding pbb's footprint in emerging European markets, managing complex financing structures for institutional investors and real estate developers. His leadership contributes to pbb's position as a major player in European real estate finance, supporting the bank's growth strategy in dynamic CEE markets through innovative financing solutions.
Ernest Ziółkowski
Head of Project Management CEELogicor - Poland
Poland
Ernest Ziółkowski serves as Head of Project Management CEE at Logicor, a leading European logistics real estate platform. Based in Poland, he oversees project management operations across Central and Eastern Europe, managing the development and delivery of modern warehouse and distribution facilities. With extensive experience in real estate project management, Ernest plays a key role in Logicor's expansion strategy in the CEE region, ensuring successful execution of large-scale logistics developments that serve major retailers and logistics operators across multiple markets.
Michal Nawrot
Head of Investments CEEPeakside Capital
Poland
Michal Nawrot is the Head of Investments CEE at Peakside Capital Advisors. He joined Peakside in 2013 as an investment analyst and has since advanced through internal promotions, demonstrating a strong career progression within the company. With 12 years of experience, including previous roles at Cushman & Wakefield and Colliers International, he is responsible for implementing investment objectives, managing assets to enhance their value, and driving the fund's investment strategies across the Central and Eastern European region. Nawrot holds a degree in Investment and Real Estate Management from Poznań University of Economics.
Otis Spencer
Tishman Speyer
United Kingdom
Piotr Dopierala
Director Supply Chain & LogisticsAuchan Retail Poland
Poland
Piotr Dopierala serves as Director of Supply Chain & Logistics at Auchan Retail Poland, where he oversees comprehensive logistics operations for one of Europe's leading retail chains. With extensive experience in supply chain management and retail operations, he plays a crucial role in optimizing distribution networks and enhancing operational efficiency across Auchan's Polish market. His expertise encompasses strategic planning, vendor management, and implementation of innovative logistics solutions that support the company's retail excellence and customer satisfaction initiatives throughout Poland's competitive retail landscape.
Łukasz Białecki
Chief Financial Officer / Board MemberSpravia
Poland
Łukasz Białecki is the Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Management Board at Spravia Sp. Z O.O. since 2025. He is responsible for financial management, accounting, controlling, and reporting for the company. With over 15 years of experience in real estate finance, he previously served as Director, Head of Commercial Real Estate Financing at Bank Pekao SA for eight years, overseeing financing for all industry sectors exceeding PLN 15 billion. His background also includes corporate finance at EY. Mr. Białecki holds an Executive MBA from the University of Warsaw, a degree in Finance and Accounting from the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), and is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA).
The discussion will touch upon:
Fresh Funds - How and where to raise alternative financing?
International Capital - Are foreign investments still coming into the region?
ESG - Tenant demand and energy prices accelerating the need for ESG compliance?
E-commerce - How is the omnichannel approach changing consumer behaviour?
Location - Where to find value & income?
Tenant Experience - How to consolidate tenant demands with investor, developer, operator, and 3PL needs?
Geopolitics - How is the Ukraine war impacting investor sentiment?
Repricing - Creating new attractive investment opportunities?
Timetable
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Discussion |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Networking Coffee |
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