Panattoni introduces strategic leadership changes in its Capital Markets Poland division – Damian Stężycki, Joanna Karwowska, and Michał Stanisławski step into new roles

Panattoni, the world’s leading industrial real estate developer, has announced strategic personnel appointments in its Capital Markets Poland division. To streamline investment projects and respond more swiftly to the evolving market demands, Damian Stężycki, Joanna Karwowska, and Michał Stanisławski will assume new roles that are expected to significantly contribute to the company’s continuing growth.

Damian Stężycki, newly appointed Managing Director for Capital Markets Poland, remarks: “The strategic changes within the Capital Markets Poland division will enable us to better address the evolving demands of both the market and investors. Our aim is to keep driving Panattoni's continuing growth in Poland, while upholding the high standards we maintain in working with our capital partners. I am confident that our new team structure will further reinforce our leadership position.”

Having been with Panattoni since 2008, Stężycki brings over 20 years of experience in the real estate sector, which has enabled him to establish strong relationships with many of the company's key investment partners including large pan-european platforms. As Managing Director, he will oversee the strategic management of Panattoni’s Capital Markets operations in Poland, including both financing and capital markets, with a focus on driving growth and ensuring operational stability. Stężycki holds an Executive MBA from the Warsaw University of Technology Business School. 

Michał Stanisławski, formerly the Head of Asset Dispositions Poland, has been appointed Co-Head of Capital Markets Poland. With over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry, he has successfully conducted approximately 50 transactions at Panattoni, totaling around EUR 2 billion. In his new role, Stanisławski will serve as the primary contact for investors interested in partnering with Panattoni and will continue to lead all sales of completed assets in Poland. His key priorities will include nurturing relationships with investors and collaborating with the company's international divisions on capital markets field. He holds a master’s degree in real estate from the Warsaw School of Economics and has completed postgraduate studies in real estate valuation at the University of Reading.

In his new role, Michał Stanisławski observes: “The real estate market is entering into its next cycle’s phase, with financing costs on the decline. This shift is fueling investors’ interest, particularly in the Polish industrial sector. Panattoni’s cutting-edge, strategically located and ESG-aligned assets represent highly attractive opportunities for international capital.”

Joanna Karwowska, formerly Director of Capital Markets Poland, has now assumed the role of Co-Head of Capital Markets Poland. With over 20 years of experience in real estate and having been with Panattoni since 2017, she brings deep expertise in joint ventures, forward funding, and sales transactions. Karwowska has played a pivotal role in executing complex investment structures, including some of the largest projects in Panattoni's portfolio. In her new position, she will be responsible for structuring investor partnerships, overseeing transactions, and managing ongoing projects. She holds legal degrees from the University of Warwick and Saarland University.