BNP Paribas Real Estate Czech Republic appoints new MD

16
Sep
2019
News - BNP Paribas Real Estate Czech Republic appoints new MD #BNP Paribas Real Estate #career #Czech Republic

by Property Forum | Career

BNP Paribas Real Estate has appointed Karel Bor as the new Managing Director in the Czech Republic. Karel Bor brings with him over 20 years of professional experience within the real estate industry including brokerage, advisory and property development.  


He began his career at Knight Frank’s Office Agency. Over the years, Karel has gained experience in property, facility and asset management as he acted as Country Manager for Immofinanz Group AG for the Czech and Slovakian markets. Prior to joining BNP Paribas Real Estate, Karel held the position of General Manager and Partner in LEXXUS Group.

“This is an exciting challenge and I am looking forward to joining the team of both young talents and experienced professionals in both CEE and the whole BNP Paribas Real Estate. During my career, I gained knowledge about a wide range of services for developers and other business clients. My experience includes, among others, acquisitions and investments, property, facility and asset management and strategic planning with a successful track record in delivering a return on invested capital. I will be pleased to share my knowledge with the rest of the team which should affect strengthening of the position and increasing the share of BNP Paribas Real Estate in domestic and CEE real estate market,” says Karel Bor, Managing Director for the Czech Republic, BNP Paribas Real Estate.

By taking over the position of Managing Director, Karel will be responsible for the supervision of Office Agency, Industrial & Logistics, Valuation, Capital Markets and Property Management. He will manage the key company accounts and will be responsible for implementing and introducing to the Clients a new offer and strategy of BNP Paribas Real Estate in the Czech Republic.

“Karel, with his extensive experience and market knowledge, will not only be a great leader for our Czech operation but also add great value and be supportive of the CEE team. He has managed multidiscipline teams throughout his career and in several countries, which will help us bring our holistic approach to the organization and our clients,” added Erik Drukker, Chief Executive Officer, Central and Eastern Europe, BNP Paribas Real Estate.




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