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The third fund of the ARETE Group starts development in a brand-new industrial zone in Rokycany, right next to the D5 highway

The third fund of the ARETE Group starts development in a brand-new industrial zone in Rokycany, right next to the D5 highway. Once completed, it will offer 25,000 sqm of premium rental space in a modern industrial park. The investment will reach almost EUR 30 million.

The third fund of the ARETE Group focused on quality industrial and logistics assets in the region of Central and Eastern Europe has started the first construction of two halls of a new industrial park after acquiring land with a building permit in the industrial zone of Rokycany, just off exit 62 of the D5 highway. Upon completion, nearly 25,000 sqm of lease space will be ready for tenants, with an above-standard storage height of 15 meters.

“The development in a premium location near the D5 motorway is our third fund’s response to the growing demand for rental space in modern industrial parks. In parallel to the start of construction, we are completing negotiations with the park’s key tenants. The unique combination of an investment fund with our own development team enables us to deliver the fund’s new development projects on time and within approved budgets. We are thus able to provide the fund’s investors with one of the best long-term investment returns on the market,” said Lubor Svoboda, co-founder of ARETE Group.

“The logistics park will offer a total of 25,000 sqm of premium space with an above-standard storage height of 15 meters. The location right next to the D5 highway has long been one of the most sought-after in the Czech Republic. As the new park is located right on the outskirts of Rokycany, it also provides future tenants with good access to the local labor market. BREEAM certification and the installation of renewable energy equipment will also be a matter of course. We consider these activities essential to achieving long-term sustainability and meeting environmental standards. We plan to have the park fully completed by the end of the first half of 2023,” concludes Robert Ides, the second co-founder of ARETE Group.

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 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.