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ARETE was awarded the “Best Asset Management Company of the Year”

Prague November 28, 2024

CIJ EUROPE hosted the 24th Czech Republic CIJ Awards in Prague on the 27th of November 2024, at the Prague Marriott Hotel. We are happy to announce that ARETE was awarded the prestigious „Best Asset Management Company of the Year“ price recognizing the hard work and dedication of the entire team and our commitment to excellence, integrity, and delivering the best of intentions always with honor.

We designed our comprehensive strategy of Fully Integrated Real Estate Investment Management Approach to enhance the value and performance of real estate investments through a meticulously managed end-to-end process, encompassing asset acquisition, active management, and strategic exit execution. By maintaining control over each stage of this process, ARETE aims to maximize value and deliver optimized outcomes for our investors.

The CIJ Awards is longest-running commercial property awards event in Czech Republic, evolving continuously over the past 24 years to reflect the dynamic changes in local, regional, and international property markets. It was a privilege to attend this one-of-a-kind event and connect with other leading players in the Czech market.

More information i available at CIJ Awards Czech Republic – CIJ Awards 2024

 

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    Hall 1

    • Grid system: 12 x 24 m 
    • Clear height: 11,5 m 
    • Building structurre: reinforced concrete prefabrocated skeleton 
    • Fire safety: EPS, SHZ and next 
    • Floor load capacity: 5 t/m2 
    • Lighting: LED

    Hall 1

    • Clear height: 9,1 m
    • Building structurre: combined skeleton - reinforced concrete columns, steel beam
    • Air condition in offices: Yes
    • Floor load capacity (per sqm): 5t
    • Lighting: LED

    Hall 2

    • Grid system: 12 x 24 m 
    • Clear height: 11,5 
    • Building structurre: reinforced concrete prefabrocated skeleton 
    • Air condition in offices: Yes 
    • Floor load capacity (per sqm): 5t 
    • Lighting: LED

    Hall 3

    • Grid system: 12 x 24 m 
    • Clear height: 11,5 
    • Building structurre: reinforced concrete prefabrocated skeleton 
    • Air condition in offices: Yes F
    • loor load capacity (per sqm): 5t 
    • Lighting: LED

    Hall 1

    • Grid system: 12 x 24 m 
    • Clear height: 11,5 m 
    • Building structurre: reinforced concrete prefabrocated skeleton 
    • Fire safety: EPS, SHZ (ESFR), ZOKT and next 
    • Floor load capacity: 5 t/m2 
    • Lighting: LED 
    • Facade: mineral wool, U = 0,24 W/m2K 
    • Roof: mineral wool, U = min. 0,28 W/m2K 
    • Heating in offices: min. +20° C 
    • Air condition: as standard in offices

    Hall 2

    • Grid system: 12 x 24 m 
    • Clear height: 11,5 m 
    • Building structurre: reinforced concrete prefabrocated skeleton 
    • Fire safety: EPS, SHZ (ESFR), ZOKT and next 
    • Floor load capacity: 5 t/m2 Lighting: LED 
    • Facade: mineral wool, U = 0,24 W/m2K 
    • Roof: mineral wool, U = min. 0,28 W/m2K 
    • Heating in offices: min. +20° C 
    • Air condition: as standard in offices

    Hall 1

    • Skylights: yes 
    • Docks: no 
    • Drive in: 3 
    • Sprinkler: n/a 
    • Lighting: LED 
    • Clear height: 8 m 
    • Camera system: yes 
    • Facade: mineral panels 
    • Parking: 172

    Hall 1

    • Skylights: yes 
    • Docks: 2 
    • Drives in: 2 
    • Sprinklers: no 
    • Lighting: LED 
    • Clear height: 9 m 
    • Camera system: yes 
    • Facade: Mineral panels

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    Robert Ides

    The co-founder and managing partner of ARETE oversees the group’s strategy, the development of real estate projects, and business activities in the energy sector.

    Robert has more than 20 years of advisory experience. Prior to founding ARETE, he held several leadership positions focusing on complex international mergers, acquisitions, and strategic projects. He served in executive roles at AIG and Zurich Insurance Group, most recently as the Global Claims Business Architect in the General Insurance business division.

    Lubor Svoboda

    Lubor has 25 years of experience leading real estate and private equity companies as a CEO, managing successful business transactions and legal restructurings in financial and highly regulated environments. Over the past ten years, Lubor has focused on fund management and strategic planning. He holds a Master’s degree in Law from Masaryk University in Brno and an MBA from the Prague International Business School.

    Martin Konecny

    Serves as the company’s CFO, bringing a robust background in finance and economics, with extensive international experience. At ARETE, Martin is responsible for reporting and controlling on corporate and fund level for all entities in the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia.

    Martin has over 30 years of experience, and a proven track record in corporate finance, operations, M&A, and portfolio management. Before joining ARETE, Martin served as a Group Head of Risks and Operations at P3 Logistics Parks, a logistics real estate investment manager with more than 3 billion AuM. His career includes 4 years as Country CFO at Citi Czech Republic and 15 years at KPMG, overseeing audits and compliance investigations.

    Martin holds a Master’s degree in Economics, Finance and Trade from the Prague University of Economics and Business as well as an Executive MBA from the University of Bristol.

    Martin Pacovsky

    Is the Chief Investment Officer at ARETE for our energy infrastructure strategy, with extensive experience in managing and developing energy assets, focused on advancing carbon-neutral strategies. With a strong track record in strategic planning and international market expansion, Martin has successfully led organizations through complex M&A processes, including guiding Pražská Plynárenská a.s. through the 2022 energy crisis as Chairman of the Board. His expertise encompasses risk management and stakeholder engagement.

    Previously, Martin held senior roles at ČEZ Group, where he contributed significantly to renewable energy projects and international growth, such as overseeing the construction of Romania's largest onshore wind farm.

    Martin holds an MSc from the University of Economics in Prague and an MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

    Miroslav Barnas

    is the Chief Investment Officer at ARETE for our real estate strategy. He set up the investment management team and oversees deal sourcing, investment management and execution for the ARETE INDUSTRIAL FUND.

    With over 20 years of professional track record in commercial and residential real estate, Miroslav is a seasoned executive with experience in advising corporate clients and private individuals on investment, valuation, leasing, negotiations, construction, and facility management of commercial properties in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Miroslav has led major transactions exceeding €1 billion. His leadership roles include CEO and Head of Capital Markets at Jones Lang LaSalle.

    Miroslav is an MRICS professional and holds a Master’s degree from the University of Economics in Bratislava.

    Jiri Krol

    A supervisory board member, with over 20 years of experience in managing international financial institutions.

    Alica Koblovska

    Serves as the Chief Legal Officer at ARETE, bringing over a decade of extensive legal expertise in corporate finance, M&A, and compliance. She oversees the entire legal agenda of ARETE and acts as a key strategic advisor, overseeing compliance for our complex fund structures.

    Alica has held significant legal roles, including the position of General Counsel at Bakala Capital, where she managed legal affairs for Zdenek Bakala, a leading family office. Before this, she worked as a layer with Kocian Solc Balastik in Prague.

    Alica holds a Master’s degree in Law from Masaryk University in Brno with international exposure at Paul Cezanne University.