Ilona Szafer takes the lead of Savills IM’s Polish operations

 

Warsaw, 17 July 2025 – Savills Investment Management, an international real estate investment manager, has appointed Ilona Szafer as Head of Poland. The move marks a further step in the company’s growth in the country, where Savills IM manages assets worth approximately EUR 1.7 billion.

 

Office sector remains a core focus in Poland

 

In her new role, Ilona Szafer will be responsible for implementing Savills IM’s strategy and further expanding its presence in the key office, logistics and retail sectors. Based in Warsaw, she will lead a local team of professionals handling investments, acquisitions and asset management, while working closely with the European leadership team.

 

Over the past eight years, Savills IM has expanded its managed portfolio in Poland to approximately 1.5 million sqm. Office buildings are a significant part of that portfolio, with the sector seen as one of the most promising investment avenues in the region.

 

Extensive experience and deep market knowledge

 

Ilona Szafer has been with the company since 2017, when Savills IM entered the Polish market. Most recently, she served as Head of Asset Management Retail. She brings over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, having previously worked at MARK Capital Management (formerly Meyer Bergman), IMMOFINANZ and TriGranit.

 

“I’m delighted to take on the role of Head of Poland and to lead a highly skilled team of professionals as we continue to execute our investment goals and grow our portfolio,” said Ilona Szafer. “My priority will be to maintain our strategy based on selective acquisitions supported by active asset management, in line with market dynamics and investor expectations.”

 

Poland as a strategic part of Savills IM’s European portfolio

 

“Ilona’s appointment is another important step in evolving our strategy in Poland,” commented Kevin Aitchison, Managing Director and Head of Europe at Savills Investment Management. “Poland is a core part of our diversified pan-European portfolio, with strong exposure to resilient and high-growth sectors in Europe’s most dynamic economies.”

 

source: Advanced PR