7R is expanding its management team and preparing for strategic growth by welcoming three new members to the team.
7R, a developer of modern warehouse and industrial space operating in the Polish and Czech markets, is expanding its team with three new hires. The move is intended to support the company’s transition to a regional operating model covering three markets: northwestern Poland, central-southern Poland, and the Czech Republic. This evolution is 7R’s response to dynamic market growth, changing distribution patterns among customers, and the formation of natural market clusters within its portfolio.
The regional management team drives market-focused growth
To ensure operational efficiency and high-quality customer service, 7R has appointed regional managers who are responsible for the company’s overall operations in their respective markets, including business development, leasing, and project planning and management.
Dariusz Proniewicz is joining 7R as Regional Manager for Central and Southern Poland, while Filip Piekarski is being promoted to Regional Manager for the Northwest. Jiri Duchon will oversee 7R’s operations in the Czech Republic. This structure enables the company to gain even deeper insight into local markets, make decisions more quickly, and offer more tailored solutions to clients in each region.
Damian Kołata has assumed the newly created position of Head of Commercial for Poland and the Czech Republic and will work closely with the Regional Heads. Damian will be responsible for building and maintaining strategic relationships with 7R’s clients, ensuring consistent leasing processes, and standardizing commercial practices across all markets. He will focus on portfolio-wide opportunities and synergies between regional operations, which will allow for the alignment of the commercial strategy with the brand’s positioning.
Damian brings extensive experience from his previous role as a member of the EMEA L&I Operating Board and Head of Industrial & Logistics / E-Commerce CEE at Cushman & Wakefield. With over 20 years of experience in warehouse logistics and supply chain management, he previously led e-commerce operations and logistics development for major companies such as ThyssenKrupp, TZMO S.A., and FIEGE. Damian is also an academic lecturer, co-author of several publications in the field of logistics, and co-founder of the Association of E-Commerce Logistics Experts
Appointments to the management team
Dariusz Proniewicz joins 7R as Regional Head for Central and Southern Poland. Prior to joining 7R, Dariusz managed the design and execution of build-to-suit (BTS) projects and large-scale industrial projects, as well as real estate acquisitions. With his experience in the commercial real estate market, he has successfully led key projects for companies such as Panattoni, Goodman, Prologis, and MDC2. His track record in managing complex investment projects, combined with a deep understanding of the development market, ideally positions him to accelerate 7R’s expansion in this strategically important region. Dariusz’s client-focused approach and proven ability to deliver large-scale investments on time and within budget align perfectly with 7R’s commitment to excellence and achieving strategic goals.
Filip Piekarski has been promoted to Head of the Northwest Region. With over 16 years of experience in the real estate market, including 12 years at 7R, Filip brings exceptional expertise to his new, expanded role. He has successfully played a key role in the preparation and development of warehouse projects totaling 3 million square meters, while also contributing to the expansion of 7R’s land bank by 2 million square meters. His comprehensive understanding of the market in Northwestern Poland, combined with his engineering and development experience, enables him to seamlessly integrate technical and business strategies. Filip’s track record in delivering complex, large-scale projects and his in-depth knowledge of regional market dynamics ideally position him to accelerate 7R’s growth in this key market. His collaborative leadership style and proven ability to manage interdisciplinary teams align perfectly with 7R’s commitment to operational excellence.
Strategic positioning for continued growth
“This is an exciting stage in 7R’s development. As our markets have matured and grown, it has become clear that focusing on dedicated regions will yield significantly better results for our clients,” said Magdalena Uler-Kłeczek, CIO and Member of the Management Board at 7R. “The combination of Damian’s commercial experience with Dariusz and Filip’s in-depth regional knowledge creates a powerful synergy. We are now able to respond more quickly to market opportunities and deliver solutions that are more tailored to our clients’ needs than ever before.”
