Arkadiusz Rudzki
Warszawa
Summary
I'm a visionary leader with a proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management, skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Experienced in managing high-performing teams of 20 to over 200 people.
I have demonstrated the ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in a significant impact on company growth and profitability.
I am an accomplished and motivated executive with a successful career history in business operations, offering exceptional leadership and staff development skills, proven to build trust and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
I have coordinated with board members and C-suite executives to initiate and execute strategic business plans that achieve key objectives. Under my leadership in Poland and in CEE, Skanska has sold assets with a value exceeding 1.5 billion EUR and leased over 1 million square meters.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Vice President Leasing & Sales
Skanska Commercial Development Europe
Central And Eastern Europe
02.2020 - Current
- Defines and executes long-term leasing and sales strategies to align with business objectives and financial forecasts of the company
- Strengthens client relationships to integrate and synchronize business strategies across CEE markets
- Oversees transaction and leasing risk management across CEE, enhancing property values, and strategic decision-making in matrix organisation
- Coordinates with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure cohesive alignment of long-term strategies.rategies
- Exceeds leasing & sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within the existing client base, as well as strategically attracting new business
- Drives organizational development and culture, reinforcing Skanska's strategic goals, and leadership presence
- Implements the organization's overall mission and vision, and assesses employees' job satisfaction in the workplace
- Coordinates the CEE cross-functional team for the successful execution of projects or initiatives
- Supports and leads global initiatives, task forces related to go-to-market activities (sales, customer satisfaction, key customer management, asset management)
- Manages a team of 20 senior leasing and transaction experts across Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Romania, responsible for all go-to-market activities
Managing Director
Poland, Skanska Property Poland,
Warszawa
01.2016 - 02.2020
- Developes and implements corporate strategies to achieve organizational goals
- Developes and executes comprehensive business plans
- Designes cost-efficient operational and market-development strategies
- Establishes and enforces corporate policies and legal frameworks
- Fosters long-term, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders & business partners, as well as local authorities
- Leads executive teams with guidance and motivation to maximize performance
- Cultivates a supportive and productive work environment
- Manages performance evaluations, training, and professional development initiatives
- Recognizes achievements, address challenges, and resolve startegic issues
- Conducts public speaking and representational duties
- Analyzes challenges and devise solutions to secure the company's sustainability and growth
- Enhances and evolve the organizational culture
- Manages leaderhip team of 8 senior executives (project development, land acquisitions, business development, leasing, marketing, HR, serviced offices management) and organisation of circa 200 employees
Leasig & Asset Director / Key Clients Director
Skanska Property Poland / Skanska Commercial Development Europe
Warszawa
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Contributes to the CEE management team with strategic commercial advice
- Delivers comprehensive strategy for leasing, asset management and operational guidance
- Delivers best in class leasing and asset management services whilst working in a fast paced environment
- Manages a high-performing Leasing & AM/PM Team of 20+ employees, in Poland, interacting with internal and external stakeholders, delivering quality outputs, and outstanding customer service
- Oversees value creation through setting a proper leasing strategy for projects
- Forms and sustains strategic relationships with clients across CEE
- Facilitates negotiation and recommendations for key leasing transactions across CEE
- Executes all asset management responsibilities for the designated portfolio
- Ensures alignment with Skanska's financial goals, objectives, and property performance standards
Head of Commercial Agency
Knight Frank Poland
Warszawa
07.2009 - 01.2012
- Establishes and oversees the sale or rental of properties, ensuring effective promotion through the sales team
- Delivers strategic advice for key clients of the company (i.e. DEKA, Union Investment, RREEF, Arka BZWBK, LHI)
- Manages and leads a sales team, and supports them in achieving sales objectives
- Builds and leverages an existing portfolio of clients, and identify new opportunities
- Oversees the entire marketing process, from promotion to property visits
- Oversees transactions related to both sales and rentals within the agency
- Manages team of 20+ brokers across Poland (Warsaw, Wrocław, Kraków, Poznań, Gdańsk, Katowice)
Business Development Director
International Investment Group S.A
03.2008 - 07.2009
Network Development Director
Homest Swiss S.A
02.2007 - 02.2008
Residential Market Manager
Bank Zachodni WBK
01.2004 - 02.2007
Negotiator
Bank Zachodni WBK
12.2002 - 01.2004
Insurance Broker Consultant
Warta
07.2000 - 12.2002
Co-Funder, Real Estete Broker
Filar Nieruchomości
Wrocław
03.1999 - 07.2000
Education
Strategy & Leadership in The Age of ESG
Queen Hedvig Academy / IMD
01-2023
IMD Business School
01-2016
Faculty of Social Sciences - Socjology
University of Wroclaw
01-2007
Faculty of Law, Administration and Economics -
University of Wroclaw
01-2002
Skills
- Diverse Sector Experience in Real Estate
- Effective Leadership Skills
- Effective Strategy Implementation
- Advanced Problem-Solving
- Effective Team Management
- Business development
- Strategic Sales Management
- Effective Public Speaking
- Negotiation Proficiency
- Innovative Thinking
- Strategic Problem Solver
- Portfolio Asset Oversight
Timeline
Executive Vice President Leasing & Sales
Skanska Commercial Development Europe
02.2020 - Current
Managing Director
Poland, Skanska Property Poland,
01.2016 - 02.2020
Leasig & Asset Director / Key Clients Director
Skanska Property Poland / Skanska Commercial Development Europe
01.2012 - 01.2016
Head of Commercial Agency
Knight Frank Poland
07.2009 - 01.2012
Business Development Director
International Investment Group S.A
03.2008 - 07.2009
Network Development Director
Homest Swiss S.A
02.2007 - 02.2008
Residential Market Manager
Bank Zachodni WBK
01.2004 - 02.2007
Negotiator
Bank Zachodni WBK
12.2002 - 01.2004
Insurance Broker Consultant
Warta
07.2000 - 12.2002
Co-Funder, Real Estete Broker
Filar Nieruchomości
03.1999 - 07.2000
Strategy & Leadership in The Age of ESG
Queen Hedvig Academy / IMD
IMD Business School
Faculty of Social Sciences - Socjology
University of Wroclaw
Faculty of Law, Administration and Economics -
University of Wroclaw
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