iO appoints new project & development leader in Austria

22
Oct
2025
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by Property Forum | Career

iO Partners has strengthened its Austrian operations with the launch of Project & Development Services led by Aleksandra Dorninger-Potkonjak.


Following its strategic market entry earlier this year through a franchise agreement with OPTIN, iO Partners is further expanding its presence in Austria by introducing its Project & Development Services (PDS) business line. 

To lead this new phase of growth, Aleksandra Dorninger-Potkonjak has joined iO Partners Austria as Head of Project & Development Services, effective October 16, 2025. Based in Vienna, Aleksandra will work closely with OPTIN, leveraging their mutual local market expertise and client network to deliver integrated development advisory services.

With extensive experience in workplace consultancy and implementing „new ways of working” as well as project management, development consultancy, and real estate advisory, Aleksandra brings a strong combination of strategic insight and executional expertise to the Austrian team.

In her new role, Aleksandra will focus on expanding iO Partners’ Project Development Services offering to support clients throughout all stages of their real estate and workplace strategies — from concept and design to delivery and operation — ensuring that every project aligns with clients’ strategic goals, sustainability commitments, and market potential.




New leases

  • UDH, one of Poland’s largest distributors of premium imported beers, has leased approximately 1,400 sq m of modern warehouse and office space at the Park Rysy Kraków distribution centre. The tenant, which has chosen to expand its operations in southern Poland, was once again represented by AXI IMMO.
  • Golden Star Estate has secured a long-term lease agreement with global technology solutions and consulting provider C&F for nearly 1,900 sqm of office space at the Konstruktorska Business Center. Following the transaction, the property, located in Warsaw’s Mokotów business district, is now almost fully leased. The Polish branch of C&F will officially relocate to the facility at the beginning of 2027.
  • Natland Group has committed to its long-term presence at Prague-based Rohan Business Center through a lease extension covering 2,004 sqm of office space, together with storage facilities and dedicated parking spaces, in a deal brokered by iO Partners.

New appointments

  • Indotek Group has announced the appointment of Diederik Bakker as Group Chief Investment Officer and Group Head of Asset Management. In his new role, the Dutch real estate investment professional will gradually assume responsibility for the company's ITAM (investment, transaction, and asset management) activities across 12 European countries, supporting the next phase of Indotek Group’s growth. His focus includes facilitating sound investment decisions across Europe and developing a group-level portfolio management strategy that combines local market knowledge with international asset management know-how.
  • Peakside Capital Advisors has appointed Bogi Gabrovic to advise the board and support its investment and acquisition activities in Poland. Gabrovic brings more than 25 years of CEE real estate experience to the role, having previously held senior executive positions at CTP, Golub & Company, and White Star Real Estate, where she managed transactions exceeding €2 billion.
  • Katarína Brydone, Jana Vlková and Vendula Maršová have been appointed as the first Equity Partners of Colliers’ Czech business. Brydone brings more than 20 years of experience in international real estate. Vlková has more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate. Maršová, Partner and Head of Valuation and Advisory Services, brings more than 16 years of experience in real estate valuation and advisory.

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