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ARETE Industrical Sicav is the Best Real Estate Property Fund in the Czech Republic

ARETE INDUSTRICAL SICAV is the Best Real Estate Property Fund in the Czech Republic! ????

During Thursday’s gala evening in Prague, we received the Best Real Estate Property Fund award at the prestigious CIJ Awards!

We are very happy to have been recognized at the 21st CIJ Awards Czech Republic. After the success of the CIJ Awards in Slovakia, this is another very encouraging news. We have always been and will always be a group focused on the Central European region, which is a matter of the heart for all of us. Both parts of our team, the one in the Czech Republic and the one in Slovakia, have been doing a great job for a long time and the award at the CIJ Awards is proof of this for us.

At the same time, we are the only real estate fund in the Czech Republic and Slovakia where we have already closed two funds in closed-end investment cycles, and with the third fund, we are still managing to be not only the strongest performing product of this type on the market.

We will continue to work hard in the years to come also thanks to these awards. Whether it be acquisitions, portfolio management, or looking after our investors, without whose contribution we could not exist. Furthermore, we will continue to work to develop the national economies in our operating countries and, with the help of logistics and investment in industrial real estate, to provide skilled labor to regions where there is a shortage today. In addition, we will focus even more on developing activities based on the ESG principles that enable us to manage our portfolio efficiently and sustainably.

The jury also praised our investment strategy, which is the backbone of the entire ARETE Group. The expertise of the team, the preference for closed investment cycles, the active approach to the management of the portfolio, the in-house development activities, and other aspects are just a few pieces of the mosaic that makes up ARETE. However, these are the qualities that allow us to beat inflation and bring a fund with exceptional performance to the market in a very challenging time. We can promise to do our utmost to replicate these successes in the future. With the support of our investors, partners, suppliers, and advisers, we can do it.

We are grateful for the excellent organization of the evening by CIJ EUROPE. We greatly appreciate the award and look forward to the next year.

Josef Vojta

Josef joined ARETE in 2019. As Distributions Director, he oversees the development of a portfolio of distributors as well as qualified investors of the Group's funds in the Czech Republic and the CEE region. Josef has more than 18 years of professional experience in real estate and investments in the CEE region. Before joining ARETE, he was Managing Partner at Licehamr Partners Group and previously served as Executive Director at Licehamr Development. He is actively engaged in publishing and academic activities. Josef holds a PhD from the University of Economics in Prague.

 

Martin Pacovsky

Is the Chief Investment Officer at ARETE for our energy transition 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.

 

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.

Robert Ides

Robert Ides, Co-Founder, is the Managing Partner of Arete Group. He was part of the founding team in 2014 and has over 25 years of advisory experience. He oversees company strategy, both real estate and energy infrastructure asset classes. Under his leadership, the company has successfully divested two real estate funds, delivering outstanding returns to its clients. Prior to founding the company, Robert held several leadership positions focusing on complex international mergers, acquisitions, and strategic projects. Among others, he served in executive roles at AIG and Zurich Insurance Group.

Robert is an experienced M&A professional and studied in Prague.

 

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.

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.

 

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    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.