I entered the real estate industry in September 2011 as the Marketing Manager of Uus Maa Real Estate Bureau. Since then our company has become the biggest Real Estate Bureau in Estonia, having accomplished the title of the most profitable Real Estate Agency in 2015, 2016 and 2022 as per Estonia’s leading Business Magazine Äripäev. I became Member of the Board of Uus Maa in 2018. In 2022 and 2023 Uus Maa was acknowledged as the best known Real Estate Brand in Estonia by Kantar Emor.

I am also Member of the Board of the Chamber of Estonian Estate Agent

Błażej Kucharski has over 20 years of experience in advisory services, investor relations, and supporting lease transactions totaling more than 215,000 sqm. Before joining ITRA Polska, he spent 10 years as Regional Director at Colliers. He holds a degree from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Gdańsk.

Civil engineer with over 10 years of experience in the field of industrial, logistics and office construction. Thanks to his experience in the industry and systematically developed competences, he has participated in the implementation of complex projects in the domestic market. He is currently responsible for acquiring new projects and developing long-term relationships with investors. He has been involved with Harden Construction since its inception and has participated in the construction of four modern industrial facilities in the Mazowieckie and Łódzkie provinces. His ability to easily establish and maintain interpersonal relations translates into effective management of entrusted tasks and combined with his technical experience, makes him capable of efficiently carrying out the entire investment process.

 Developing her position in expansion with a role of Expansion Manager in Vision Express Poland for last 4 years. Gained the valuable experience with retail market during 8 years of work in Orsay (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia).

Dieter Knittel is 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.

Kamila Jaroszyńska – real estate professional with over 20 years of experience in retail expansion and real estate management within the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region.

In her role as the Head of Real Estate at Drogeria Natura, Kamila oversees the management of a network encompassing more than 200 stores, assessing and optimizing the brand’s real estate portfolio, ensuring its alignment with business objectives and market dynamics.

She has proven track record of successfully developing retail networks for renowned brands, including Sephora, Kazar Group, Levi Strauss, and others.

Expert in strategic planning, negotiations, project management, and lease agreement optimization.

Adept at identifying lucrative market opportunities and fostering collaborative relationships with real estate market stakeholders.

Kamila holds a Master of Business Administration from the Warsaw University of Technology Business School, as well as a Master of Law from the Faculty of Law and Administration from UMCS in Lublin.

At the helm of Tonsa RAIF’s group development initiatives, for 18 years, working with blue-chip global clients, private family offices, HNWI’s and start-ups, I have gained a concise knowledge of networking, negotiating, and successful deal closures. Spearheading strategic growth within the real estate sector, steering the company group expansion and fortifying market positions in a growing number of locations; Poland, Germany, Scandinavia and the UK in investment, development, construction and exits.

Pawel has over 30 years experience at trading and developing of distribution. He is the graduate (MSc Eng.) of Poznan University of Technology. At 1996 he began working for Eurocash – JMD, one of the leaders of FMCG market in Poland. Since the beginning of 1998 in charge of the retail net of jeweller’s stores YES. Initially at the position of Development Manager, since May 2000 Retail Director, then Retail Expansion and Organisation Director and since the beginning of 2021 CEE Expansion Director. His duties involve responsibility for investments, organisation, and market growth of YES and Verona brands in CEE area. Established the first franchise offer of jewellery stores on the Polish market, as an important part of jewellery stores net, which reached 245 stores (187 YES, incl. 7 in Czech Republic and 2 in Slovakia + 58 Verona) by May’24 and is keeping the second position at that highly competing market. Co-Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Polish Franchise Organisation (POF).

Experienced manager with over 15 years track record in real estate.

Professional experience has focus on expansion, leasing and negotiations both in Poland and abroad.

Previously also in the field of investment and maintenance.

Jacek Kostrzewski, Managing Director of Gleeds Polska and a Member of the Management Board is responsible for shaping the company’s strategy, managing its operations, and further development of the company on the Polish market in terms of current and new services and sectors. He has been associated with Gleeds Polska for over 25 years. He graduated from the Warsaw University of Technology at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and completed postgraduate studies in management at the Warsaw School of Economics. He has been a member of the RICS since 2008. He has been involved in some of the flagship projects supported by Gleeds Polska, such as Cosmopolitan, Złota44, Q22, Skysawa, and large-scale e-commerce centres.

Lukasz Skowronski is a Real Estate professional with international experience in the commercial and private equity real estate sectors, having worked for major companies in Poland, Bulgaria and Kazakhstan.

Since 2006, Lukasz has been actively engaged in:

◦ executive leadership in both entrepreneurial and corporate environments;

◦ asset/portfolio/property management;

◦ corporate real estate;

◦ leasing/brokerage (commercial and residential real estate sectors);

◦ sales (investment properties, commercial and residential projects).

He is a graduate of the Cracow University of Economics and holds a Master’s Degree in Economics. Lukasz has a strong academic background in Real Estate Management & Investment enhanced by taking part in various relevant conferences, projects and research opportunities of the Polish, European and Asian real estate markets.

In 2012 Lukasz moved to Kazakhstan to join the Global Development team (part of the Verny Capital Group). In his capacity as Commercial Director, Lukasz was managing the property portfolio on a strategic and operational level. His ‘hands on approach’ sees him actively involved in the strategic positioning of the properties, business planning, investments, business development and PR & marketing.

In July 2015 he was promoted to the position of Managing Director.

Lukasz is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), achieved through the Senior Professional Route and the Commercial Property Practice Pathway in February 2014.

In 2017 Lukasz earned his CPM® (Certified Property Manager®) designation from IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management, Chicago).

In April 2019 he was awarded Fellowship status (FRICS) from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, becoming the youngest RICS Fellow in Central and Eastern Europe and in CIS.

Hubert Abt has been working in the real estate industry for over 30 years. He worked as a developer and later in the land banking sector and provided equity and Mezzanine capital for various real estate projects. In 2013 he founded NEW WORK Offices in Budapest, which provides various flexible office solutions. Since then he developed the business model further and grew the company to today 16 locations in 3 countries with approx. 43.000 sqm which brings NEW WORK in the top 3 list in CEE. Hubert now leads the company as CEO while focusing on investor relations and franchising. Since December 2020 Hubert is also a founder and CEO of workcloud24, which provides digital solutions for workforce and workspace management.

Commercial real estate expert specializing in flex office solutions, associated with New Work since 2018. Oversees sales and operations, leading a team that successfully creates adaptive office spaces tailored to dynamically changing business needs. Actively involved in supporting the Ukrainian Business Community in Poland.

Agata has been part of the real estate in Poland and other CEE&SEE countries for over 20 years. She gained experience working for agency JLL leasing Galeria Mokotów among others, several Landlords DT Casino, Apsys, Klepierre and Tenants (Alshaya, Camaieu, Go Sport).

Since January 2020 she’s been responsible, as Real Estate Manager CEE, for expansion of Dutch worldwide brand Rituals, opening successfully 40 stores till end January 2024 and more to come.

Paweł Nowakowski is a founder and CEO of the boutique real estate advisory, PNConsulting. He has fifteen years’ experience in the commercial real estate market, advising clients on real estate acquisitions and disposals in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe. He is specializing in hospitality sector, supporting hotel chains in expanding their operations across the CEE region, as well as advising hotel developers and investors on their investment and divestment strategies. Previously, Paweł was a Head of Capital Markets in real estate consulting firm, Cresa Poland. Before that, he led the transaction and strategic advisory team in the real estate advisory department of EY. He had also been employed by real estate consultancies like CBRE and King Sturge, and strategic advisory firm, A.T. Kearney. Paweł graduated from the Warsaw School of Economics. He is also a property valuer and an MRICS.

I am the CEO of Closer Music Corp., a music-driven tech company, a unicorn operating across Europe, the United States, and the GCC region.

In my role, I lead strategic innovation and drive growth, positioning Closer Music as a pioneer in global music solutions. Our expertise spans in-store and overhead radio, as well as sonic branding for businesses of all kinds.

With extensive experience in retail, franchising, wholesale management, and start-up ventures, I have consistently delivered impactful results throughout my career. Previously, I served as POA at Peeraj Brands International SRL, managing iconic brands such as Armani, Boggi Milano, and Swarovski. As CEO of SportsDelite, I successfully established Skechers’ monobrand store networks in Poland and Romania.

My career has taken me to diverse markets across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. I have spearheaded business expansions in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Baltic States, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Tehran. During my six-year tenure with Kazar and Kazar Studio, I focused on international and B2B growth, achieving remarkable results for the brand.

I have also contributed to ventures with Freeport Retail UK, Rohleder Lumby Ltd., and SJ International, managing collaborations with globally renowned brands such as Tom Tailor, Tommy Hilfiger, SARAR, and Mavi Jeans.

Driven by a passion for innovation and strategic growth, I bring a dynamic, results-oriented approach to business leadership, enabling organizations to thrive in competitive global markets.

Music matters—stay tuned!

Real estate professional with extensive experience in the commercial real estate sector. As a Senior Asset Manager at INVESTIKA realitní fond she oversees the asset management of the fund’s properties in Gdynia, Szczecin, and Katowice, Poland.

Throughout her career, Anna has been involved in numerous real estate projects across the CEE region, spanning shopping malls, office buildings, warehouses, and a 4-star hotel. She has worked with leading organizations, including DWS – one of the largest German investment funds; EY – a Big4 consulting company; Deutsche Bank – an international financial institution with large scale real estate portfolio and Colliers – a global real estate agency.

Her expertise covers a broad range of real estate services, including direct asset management, location advisory, property valuation assessments, and transaction advisory for both buyers and sellers. With a comprehensive understanding of the industry, Anna brings strategic insight and hands-on experience to real estate investment and asset management.

James Turner, Group Managing Director

Before founding Balmain Asset Management in 2003, James worked for over 10 years with the Westfield Group. During his tenure, he held several managerial positions, and thanks to his experience and dedication, Westfield launched its operations in the European shopping center market in London in 1998.

James has over 31 years of experience in the real estate sector. He has been directly involved in asset management for shopping centers covering more than 2.7 million square meters and valued at over €10.5 billion.

At Balmain Group, James is responsible for strategy development and investments.

Ioannis Ganos

CEO

Alpha Real Estate Services S.A.

Mr. Ioannis Ganos is the CEO of Alpha Real Estate Services, formerly known as Alpha Astika Akinita S.A. (listed in ATHEX), since 01/06/2022.

Mr. Ganos joined Alpha Bank in 2017 as Advisor on Real Estate and since 2018 he became the General Manager of Alpha Real Estate Management & Investments, a subsidiary of Alpha Bank responsible for Real Estate Owned (REO) management. Prior to that, he was Senior Investment Director for Bluehouse Capital, a private equity real estate fund management firm active in CEE and SEE. Before that, he worked as a Real Estate Associate for the Technical Olympic Group. Prior to this, he was an Associate of OTE Estate S.A., where he was involved in the strategic planning and the re-organization of the group’s corporate real estate portfolio. Mr. Ganos has successfully executed over € 1.8 bln transactions in Greece, SEE and CEE.

Mr. Ganos started his career as a research associate for the foundation of Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) in the department of Public Finance. He is a chartered surveyor (MRICS) since 2008 and he served as Chairman of the board of the RICS Hellas (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) for 7 years.

Mr. Ganos holds a B.Sc. degree in Economic and Regional Development from Panteion University and an M.Sc. degree in Real Estate Economics and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is a graduate of the PDC in Innovations in Real Estate Finance from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has published academic and professional articles and is co-author of the book “Hidden economy and tax evasion in Greece” 2001, by Papazisis publications.

Przemysław Wardęga is a public relations and marketing expert with over eighteen years of experience, specializing in commercial real estate. Currently, as the PR & Marketing Director at LCP Properties, he is responsible for the company’s comprehensive communication and marketing strategy. His role includes supporting the existing portfolio of M Park retail parks, developing retail and SBU (Small Business Units) projects, and building the corporate brand image.

Before joining LCP Properties, he served as Head of Marketing at CTP Poland – one of the leading warehouse investors and developers. Earlier, he spent nearly eight years at IMMOFINANZ, where, as Senior PR & Marketing Manager, he was responsible for the communication strategy of three brands: VIVO! (shopping centers), STOP SHOP (retail parks), and myhive (office spaces). He also gained professional experience at leading PR agencies in Warsaw, serving clients from the real estate and logistics sectors.

Przemek is an expert in artificial intelligence with over 20 years of experience in the IT sector. As Managing Director at Liki and President of SoDA, he actively promotes the Polish tech scene and supports the practical implementation of AI solutions in business and public administration. He collaborates with the Ministry of Digital Affairs on national AI strategy, leads AI transformation projects for enterprises, and co-authored the report “Human-AI Collaboration – Perspectives for the Polish Public Sector.”

Chris Grzesik is a UK born chartered surveyor, Polish qualified valuer and Recognised European Valuer, with many years of experience as a property consultant in the UK and mainland Europe. In the UK he first worked as a valuation surveyor at the UK’s Valuation Office Agency and then as a partner of Kinney & Green, chartered surveyors in the City of London.

Chris moved to Poland in 1991 to set up the real estate services arm of Price Waterhouse and subsequently worked at Healey & Baker (Cushman & Wakefield) and King Sturge Poland (JLL) before, in 2004, establishing Polish Properties Valuation Services from which he resigned last year. Chris is now engaged as a Senior Advisor, to the Praxi Valuations network headquartered in Milan with a focus on international development.

Chris is the immediate past Chairman of The European Group of Valuers’ Associations (TEGOVA). He is also a past Chairman RICS Europe and a former Vice President of the Polish Federation of Valuers’ Associations (PFVA).

In recent years Chris  has acted as an expert witness in many international valuation disputes and has also been engaged by the World Bank and US AID on valuation related projects in Ethiopia, Kuwait, Serbia and Ukraine.

Dawid Szpinek is the Director of the Investor Support Office at the Gdańsk Economic Development Agency (InvestGDA). InvestGDA is a company belonging to the Municipality of the City of Gdańsk. The company’s aim is to attract investors to Gdańsk and create conditions for the economic growth of the city. Dawid joined the InvestGDA team in 2018 and is responsible for commercialization, marketing and investor relations. He manages the company’s assets: industrial parks and the KOGA office center. He has also experience related to stadium and shopping center management.

Starting from January 2025 Magdalena Reńska serves as Vice President and Managing Director of EURO STYL, part of the Dom Development Capital Group, the biggest Polish developer. Prior to this, for 7 years, she was a Member of the Board and the Managing Director at the same company.

With over 20 years of professional experience, she began her career in the real estate industry working for Tri-City local developers. In 2008 she undertook to create a Tri-City branch of an worldwide consulting company – JLL –  being responsible for the area of Northern Poland, which she successfully managed for 9 years. The next step in her career was working for Skanska Property Poland, where she acted as a Regional Leasing Director in the area of Northern Poland (Gdańsk, Poznań, Łódź). Since 2016, she has also been a lecturer-practitioner at the University of Gdańsk at the Faculty of Management – Postgraduate studies: Property Management and Development Projects. In addition, she co-creates the program and participates in the selection of lecturers for this program. Between 2019-2024 Magda also held a position of the Board Member of Polish Association of Developers in the Tri-City Branch.

She graduated with a diploma of an engineer from the Faculty of Geodesy and Cartography of the University of Agriculture and Technology in Olsztyn in the major of Spatial Management and Real Estate Valuation. She also graduated from Gdańsk University of Technology where she obtained a master’s degree diploma at the Faculty of Management and Economics.

Highly accomplished real estate executive with over 30 years of experience in the retail sector. Proven ability to drive growth and profitability through strategic development and investment initiatives. Expertise in shopping center development, portfolio management, and tenant relations. Currently leading Sephora Perfumery’s expansion in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Croatia. Holds a degree in Economics and Transport from the University of Gdansk and is a licensed real estate agent and property manager. Vice-president of the Polish Association of Retail Tenants.

Oliver Burrak
Born 1974 in Stuttgart, Germany
Academic training:
▪ MBA, University of Cologne, Germany
Professional experience:
▪ Head of Sales Support Germany, Gerling Bancassurance GFVM, Frankfurt a.M.
▪ Head of PMO Sales Retail Germany (Merger HDI & Gerling), Cologne
▪ Head of CEE Maas&Roos Holding, Hilpoltstein & Warsaw (Planning – Signage –
Solutions)
▪ Owner and CEO Maas&Roos Polska, Warsaw (Planning – Signage – Solutions)
▪ Since June 2024:
Chief Representative Poland at NRW.Global Business (state-owned trade&invest
agency of North Rhine-Westphalia)
Language skills:
▪ German – first language
▪ English – business fluent
▪ Polish – fluent

Maximilian Mendel is a co-founder of SPHERE Asset Management, an independent investment partner and management platform active in the Polish living sector and beyond. Together with three partners, he launched SPHERE as a new chapter in collaborative and forward-looking living strategies. Before founding SPHERE, Maximilian was Managing Director of Zeitgeist Asset Management, overseeing the firm’s operations in Poland and managing all related SPVs. Prior to that, he served as Senior Director and Head of Living Investment at JLL, and earlier was one of the partners at REAS | Residential Advisors, Poland’s leading residential consultancy at the time. With over 20 years of experience in the real estate sector, Maximilian has developed deep expertise in investor relations, transactions, asset management, property development, leasing and operations, advisory, and research. He holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from the Technical University of Dortmund, Germany, and a PhD from the Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization at the Polish Academy of Sciences. He is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and plays an active role in the Urban Land Institute (ULI), where he co-chairs the Urban Living Product Council in Poland.

Szymon set up and run fund’s operations in Europe.

Previously, Szymon worked as Executive Director at Haitong investment bank, where he was responsible for various investment banking transactions (M&A, DCM, ECM and structured finance), as well as in the private equity fund SINO-CEEF, where he was responsible for the CEE region, including fundraising, searching for investment transactions and relations with the governments of CEE countries. Previously, Szymon had also worked at ICBC bank, where he had been responsible for business development in the CEE region, and at Citi bank, where he had worked in various areas of corporate banking in Poland, London and the CEE region.

Szymon studied at Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University and Warsaw School of Economics in Poland as well as Henley Business School in Great Britain.

Monika has 26 years of experience in the real estate industry in Poland since the emerging market in the late 1990s, participating in the implementation of groundbreaking projects. She is currently Managing Director Poland of sustainability advisor BOPRO active in 17 EU countries. She has acquired comprehensive expertise and awareness of business management and administration, specializing in real estate, investments and retail, and 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 billion), M&A, asset and real estate portfolio management, re-/ development/ construction of commercial real estate (mix-use, residential, commercial, office, PRS, student and senior housing).
She has a proven track record in settling and growing the new business. Previously CEO – EQUILIS Poland. Former: Head of Retail Capital Markets, Lead Group Asset Management Europe Immofinanz, also ECE, Trigranit, ING Real Estate.
Monika graduated from universtites in Warsaw: SGH (Economics, postgraduate studies – real estate management and management; “Advisor in Asset Management”), SGGW (Animal Science). She is licensed by CCIM (CCIM Institute in Chicago). As a supporter of “life-long learning”, she has completed numerous courses, including: in the field of finance, law, “wealth management” and ESG, communication, marketing and management, including “Organizational Leadership” at Harvard Business School.

Małgorzata is a highly skilled and experienced tax advisor at Koda, specializing in transaction, restructurings, advisory for the real estate and technology sector. With a proven track record of over 19 years of helping clients navigate complex fiscal challenges, she is renowned for her ability to make complicated things easy to understand and always deliver high-quality services. 

Anatol Rozhkov is a highly experienced legal professional with over 17 years of expertise in international construction (FIDIC, Project Finance) and real estate, with a regional focus on Europe (EC), Eastern Europe (EMEA), and China. He has been recognized as an expert lawyer in prestigious global rankings including IFLR 1000 (Project Development) and LEGAL 500 (Construction and Real Estate).

Anatol has extensive experience working with some of the world’s largest contractors from the 250 Top Global Contractors and Global Fortune 500 rankings. His clients have included AECOM, LITANA, TRIMIF, Maire Tecnimont, Rizzani de Eccher S.p.A., China Railway Group Ltd, China Energy Engineering Corp. Ltd, Trojan Construction Group, Colliers, and Cushman & Wakefield, on civil and industrial projects.

Recent projects include legal support for the major Polish developer Heritage Invest Park in the construction of Beskidzka Park in Łódź and advising on long-term office lease transactions for the international IT company at the Warsaw UNIT business center, as well as for a Polish IT company’s office at the Q22 business center in Warsaw.

Currently, Anatol is the Managing Partner of the Polish law firm “ALG LEGAL”, located in Warsaw.

Krystian Modrzejewski is Chief Investment Officer for Newgate Investment in Poland, with strong retail acquisition, strategy, asset management & leasing experience. Since December 2023 responsible for development of the portfolio in Poland.

Prior to joining NGI he was for more than 7 years Operations Director and Investment Director in LCP Properties in Poland developing company and its market position. Before LCP he was 4 years in First Property Poland responsible for Asset Management, Leasing and Acquisition of Retail Properties in FPP portfolio.

Before this Krystian was Director of Property Management Department and Senior Member of the EMEA Strategic Executive Group in CBRE Poland.

He was also Head of Asset Management for LCP, Leasing Negotiator and Predevelopment/Acquisition Manager in Meinl European Land.

He is a Member of the Strategic Board of Polish Council of Shopping Centers.

She has 18 years of experience in the commercial real estate market. Currently, at Apsys Polska, she is responsible for identifying new business opportunities and acquiring customers, as well as developing relationships with current business partners.

Her task is also to manage the ESG area in the company, which is included in the company’s strategic goal.

As an ESG Officer, she is a leader of processes related to all aspects of ESG, including the implementation and conduct of the Apsys Group’s policy, implementation of ESG initiatives and preparation of the annual sustainability report.

In this respect, she cooperates closely with the company’s headquarters in France.

She is a member of CCIM and PLGBC. Privately, she is the President of Fundacja Człowiek Może and a Mentor in mentoring programs, including Top Woman in Real Estate.

An engineer by education, an entrepreneur by spirit, and a master distiller by calling.

For over 14 years, I have been building production facilities and brands that conquer the markets of the UK, Ukraine, and Europe.

I create businesses from scratch — from an idea to a bottle on the shelf. A strategist, brand maker, and a person who knows how to combine taste with profit.

Key Projects

Restaurant-Bar Yagodanka (Warsaw, 2025–Present)

A new venture in the restaurant industry. Launch of a signature bar-restaurant combining unique in-house beverages with Slavic cuisine.

LK Distillery UK (2023–Present)

Import and export of alcoholic beverages to the UK and EU. Building a team, developing sales strategies, and promoting brands.

The Witchmark Distillery (2023–2025)

Establishment of whiskey, gin, and vodka production. Collaboration with James Espay (creator of Malibu and Blue Label).

Pleasant Land Distillery (2022–2023)

Development of beverages: the “Fluke” potato vodka for Jersey Royal Potatoes and “James Gin” for TV presenter James May.

Prom-Dorex (2018–Present)

Licensing and launch of an alcohol production facility in Ukraine. Creation of brands such as Galytska, LK Distillery, Lunin, and Yagodanka.

Imperial Energy (2011–2015)

Construction of a 3.8 MW solar power plant. The project is successfully operating to this day.

My Core Strengths

Strategic thinking and brand development

Recipe creation and production technologies

Project and team management

International sales and negotiations

B2B/B2C marketing and product positioning

Education and Development

Kyiv Polytechnic Institute — Master’s Degree in Thermal Power Engineering

Additional training: stock trading, marketing, negotiation techniques, sales funnel strategies

Outside of Work

A passion for speed — automobiles, motorsports, and skydiving. Enthusiast of cooking, fishing, and horseback riding.

Denis Chetverikov has over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, including more than 15 years with Colliers in various international roles, ranging from Managing Director and Partner to Broker and Consultant.

Currently, Denis leads the Research and Advisory department at Colliers Lithuania. He has contributed to numerous high-profile projects as a real estate consultant and expert, including the sale of the Technopolis Ozas campus in Vilnius (106,000 sqm) to Lords LB Asset Management, the reconstruction of MADA Shopping Center, the concept and feasibility study for the International Congress Center in Vilnius, and the reconception of the Urmas shopping center, among others.

Denis has advised a wide range of prominent Lithuanian and Baltic clients, including the Bank of Lithuania, Turto Bankas, Swedbank, PayRay Bank, Röntgen, the German Embassy, Sportland, EBRD, Lithuanian Railways, SBA Group, Sirin Development, Lithuanian Airports, Lietuvos draudimas, ERGO, Baltic Sea Properties, Realco, Iki, and many others.

He is also a regular contributor to the leading Lithuanian business portal Verslo žinios, and international outlet Eurobuild CEE, as well as a speaker at industry conferences and seminars.

With over fifteen years of professional experience in the commercial real estate sector, I have worked alongside both local stakeholders and major international funds and agencies. My primary focus has been in the retail segment, covering the full spectrum of real estate operations—from market analysis and site selection to commercialization, asset management, and acquisition support.

As the Managing Partner of Tara HRC, the premier recruitment consultancy for Commercial Real Estate and Renewables in Poland and the CEE region, Mark brings over two decades of expertise in real estate headhunting across CEE. In 2009, Mark established Tara HRC as Poland’s pioneering boutique real estate headhunting firm.

Joanna Czajgucka-Terlecka is an experienced Expansion Manager in the clothing and accessories industry, with many years of experience in developing the chains of German brands in the markets of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Currently She specializes in expansion and commercial real estate, including lease negotiations and project profitability analysis. Currently, intensively and wholeheartedly developing the German Bijou Brigitte accessories network in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland.
Joanna also has in-depth knowledge of the garment creation process, which enables her to deliver premium products that attract consumers.

Professional business leader with over 20 years of success in the fashion industry across European markets. Extensive experience in working with world-leading fashion brands, managing international expansion, and driving key client relationships. Proven ability to thrive in multicultural environments and businesses of various scales. Strong analytical mindset, creative problem-solving skills, and a goal-oriented approach. Excellent soft skills, including negotiation, project management, and strategic leadership.

Anton Nekrylov is an entrepreneur and expert in glazing, solar control, and energy-efficient technologies with over 20 years of experience.
Currently, Anton works in the United States as a technician and design specialist in window coverings at Budget Blinds Arlington. Budget Blinds is ranked among the top 4 franchise networks in the world.

His professional background includes leading the supply department of the “Gorodok” construction hypermarket chain and serving as CEO of the window manufacturing plant “Okna-Profi.”
Since 2010, Anton is the founder of OknaService, one of the leading window companies in Eastern Ukraine. He is an official partner of Oschadbank and a certified supplier for the Ukrainian government’s “Warm House” energy efficiency program.
A recognized technical expert in commercial, industrial, and large-format glazing, Anton has advised top industry players such as Steko, Ekipazh, and Vikonda on technical innovations, manufacturing optimization, and logistics solutions. Currently, Anton works in the United States as a technician and design specialist in window coverings at Budget Blinds Arlington. Budget Blinds is ranked among the top 4 franchise networks in the world.