The Popular Choice Awards

Outstanding Non-Business Achievement of the Year, Poland

A paediatric cardiovascular surgery training laboratory for the cardiovascular clinic at The Children’s Memorial Health Institute in Warsaw (Globalworth Foundation)

The Globalworth Foundation invested EUR 123,000 in the first paediatric cardiovascular surgery training laboratory for the cardiovascular clinic at The Children’s Memorial Health Institute in Warsaw. The Foundation purchased a high-end medical simulator for training in ultrasound-related examinations and interventions, a transoesophageal echocardiography module and an ultrasound system designed for emergency rooms, intensive care units and operating theatres. Annually, around 1,000 paediatric cardiology professionals (cardiologists, students, physicians specialising in other fields and other healthcare professionals) will improve their knowledge and practical skills in paediatric cardiovascular diagnosis and will practice various interventional procedures on the simulator. The funding of this paediatric cardiology laboratory takes place at a time when congenital heart defects in children are one of the most frequent causes of mortality during the first year of life of new-born babies in Poland.

‘No To Cancer in Children’ preventive examinations (Globalworth Foundation)

The Globalworth Foundation has been enhancing the health of children with a preventative ultrasound screenings programme for children. Globalworth Foundation donated EUR 32,000 for a children’s health project – a special edition of ‘No To Cancer in Children’ campaign. Globalworth Foundation together with the Ronald McDonald Foundation examined 900 children during a 12-day preventative ultrasound screenings program of children. The examinations were painless, safe and free of charge. The examinations enable early identification of childhood malignancies and developmental abnormalities. Early detection of a cancerous lesion is essential for early diagnosis and effective treatment and increases the chance of recovery. Examinations were carried out in 3 Globalworth communities: Warsaw, Wrocław and Kraków. In each of these cities, radiologists aboard the ambulance – a unique mobile medical station equipped with modern ultrasound equipment – examined children aged 9 months to 6 years. After the completion of the examination parents receive the result and in cases when needed medical advice.

Ukraine Relief Association (MDC2)

Ukraine Relief is the non-profit association supporting Polish families hosting Ukrainian war refugees established by Hadley Dean, Maciej Madejak, Paula Piątkowska and Magda Cieliczko. Its aim is to financially support the families by reimbursing the costs of hosting the refugees. The organisation actively seeks donors from outside Poland who would like to make an impact and improve the quality of life of all involved. Since early June to the present time, it has managed to raise almost EUR 6,000 from the donors. Initially, eighteen families hosting more than 60 Ukrainian refugees were selected, to whom the organisation is directly providing funds to – on a monthly basis of EUR 100 per refugee hosted in pre-screened households. All of the households were verified and visited by the charity’s team, and as they grow, it will continue to do so. The situation in Ukraine remains uncertain and many refugees require long-term support. Together with its friends from abroad, Ukraine Relief is standing behind the goodhearted Poles whose extraordinary generosity is now a worldwide good-will story and example of how to react in a time of crisis.

Newcomer of the Year, Poland

MDC²

MDC2 is a Poland-based logistics and warehousing space developer established in 2021 by seasoned commercial property professionals. Its team currently includes 19 members. The assembled team of partners has built over 3 mln sqm of warehouses over the last 15 years. The company’s focus is on the Polish market, on a single-asset base. The projects launched by the company include MDC2 Park Gliwice (57,000 sqm) – currently under development, and MDC2 Park Łódź South (80,000 sqm), to be completed in 2023.

Westbridge

Westbridge Advisory (Westbridge), which specialises in ESG policy and the optimisation of operating costs, opened a new branch in Warsaw in April 2022. Danuta Grzywacz has been entrusted with the duties of the Polish head office in Rondo ONZ. As country head for Poland, she now reports directly to the managing director of Westbridge Advisory International – Hajo Engelke. From now on, Westbridge’s expertise is available locally to investors and asset managers operating on the Polish real estate market.

Newmark Polska

Newmark Polska, a Newmark Global Partner, is a member of the Newmark Global Network. As one of Poland’s premier integrated commercial real estate services companies, the group provides conflict-free tenant representation, in addition to capital markets, market research and advisory, valuation, design and project management and workplace strategy services. Newmark Polska is based in Warsaw, with additional offices in Wrocław, Tricity and Kraków. The team leverages Newmark’s (Nasdaq: NMRK) global platform, which offers a suite of services.

The Real Estate Personality of the Year, Poland

Barbara Topolska, country manager, CPI Property Group Polska

Barbara Topolska joined CPI Property Group in 2018. She is responsible for shaping and supervising the implementation of the investment strategy in Poland and for managing the retail, office and hotel portfolio on the Polish market. Under her leadership, CPIPG successfully carried out all new acquisitions planned in the development strategy introduced for Poland in 2019. In 2022, CPIPG acquired a 76.8 pct stake in Immofinanz, thus strengthening the Polish office’s position as a leader in the office real estate market and significantly strengthening CPIPG’s share in the retail market.

Hadley Dean, founder, MDC2

Hadley Dean established MDC2 in early 2021 together with the group of colleagues – commercial real estate experts working in Poland and the CEE region for the last 20+ years. Currently, he oversees the business and strategy of sustainable warehouse developer operating in Poland. Before establishing MDC2 he used to hold the role of the founding CEO of EPP – the largest owner of shopping centres in Poland (EUR 2.6 bln GAV). Prior to joining EPP he was a managing partner for Eastern Europe at Colliers International.

Tomasz Lubowiecki, CEO, 7R

Tomasz Lubowiecki (7R) is a founder and the CEO of the company. He is responsible for devising the strategy for the company’s development and overseeing the performance of all departments. Before founding 7R in 2008, he managed Limpol, a distributor in the FMCG sector, for 12 years. At the same time, through venture capital, he was actively investing in commercial development projects together with Wawel Service. The portfolio of 7R includes large-scale logistics parks and small business unit municipal warehouses, which form the 7R City Flex last mile logistics network.