
Dear readers! In September the CeMAT RUSSIA exhibition was held, which showed everyone that innovations and robotics are increasingly penetrating the logistics industry. We can safely say that many technologies are tested here, and only then they go out into the world. However, it is not only CeMAT RUSSIA that demonstrates the prevalence of the digital agenda.
Dear readers! This is the ninth issue of the journal, which turned out to be very rich and diverse. Traditionally, the issue is opened by an analyst. The material by Alina Nasyrova from the Market Guide Agency, dedicated to investments in warehouse complexes in Russia, recalls the importance of developing logistics infrastructure for the integrated development of regions.
Dear readers! We present to your attention the eighth issue of the magazine and its materials.
Irina Ushakova joins as Head of Capital Markets, Russia. Previously Head of Capital Markets, Russia & CIS at Cushman & Wakefield, Irina built the team into one of the country’s leading investment advisers. Recently she has advised on USD 800 million worth of transactions including the sale of Pokrovsky Hills, an elite residential development managed by Hines, and BIN Group’s acquisition of PNK Chekhov 1 Logistics Park. Prior to this, Irina spent eight years at JLL, in senior roles within its capital markets and hotels advisory teams in Moscow.
Elena Podlesnykh joins as Director, Capital Markets, Russia. Prior to Cushman & Wakefield, Elena worked in leading positions in large Russian and international corporations, such as JLL Capital Markets for 5 years, VEB and Rosbank. Elena has more than 12 years of experience in private equity and M&A, as well as in construction projects general management and capital markets. Elena also has an INSEAD EMBAVladimir Pinaev, CEO, Russia, CBRE commented: “I am extremely delighted to welcome two such highly regarded industry professionals to CBRE. These appointments underline our ambition to be the advisor of choice in all markets of importance to our clients and will allow us to further develop our Capital Markets team, which we see as a key strategic growth area for our business”.
“While investment volumes have fallen year on year in Russia, we continue to see good demand from domestic as well as international investors for high quality assets driven by the reduction in values and attractive potential returns for prime opportunities across a range of sectors.”
Irina Ushakova, Head of Capital Markets, Russia, CBRE added: “We are excited to join forces with CBRE Russia under the leadership of Vladimir Pinaev. CBRE’s platform is exceptionally attractive both for us and clients, providing wide access to global capital, experts and insights. We look forward to building a full service client centric Capital Markets team together.”