CBRE Elevates Investment Expertise in Central and Eastern Europe
CBRE, the world leader in commercial real estate services, has announced the appointment of Jakub Stanislav as Head of Hotel Investments for the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region, effective January 1, 2026. This strategic promotion highlights CBRE’s commitment to reinforcing its market leadership and comprehensive advisory services across all commercial property sectors in the dynamic CEE region. Mr. Stanislav will continue in his role as Head of Investment Properties for CBRE in the Czech Republic, ensuring continuity and leveraging his deep local market insights.
In his expanded CEE role, Jakub Stanislav will be responsible for developing and coordinating hotel investment advisory services throughout the region. This move signifies CBRE's proactive approach to meeting the evolving demands of both investors and occupiers within the burgeoning CEE commercial real estate landscape.
A Proven Track Record of Market Dominance
This significant appointment follows a historically record-breaking year for CBRE’s Prague team. Under Jakub Stanislav’s leadership, CBRE achieved approximately 70% market share and collaborated on 80% of hotel transactions in the Czech Republic in 2025. Key transactions included the sale of the Hilton Prague, the largest single hotel transaction in CEE history, as well as the sales of hotels Diplomat, Ibis, and B&B Hotel Prague. This remarkable success underscores CBRE’s unparalleled expertise in navigating complex commercial real estate transactions and delivering exceptional results, a proficiency that extends across office, industrial, and retail sectors.
CEE: A Strategic Hub for Investment and Business Growth
The notable transactions in the hotel sector reflect a broader trend: the CEE region is increasingly attracting a wider spectrum of investors – local, regional, and international – and firmly establishing its position among Europe’s established investment markets. Kenneth Hatton, Head of Hotels for Europe at CBRE, notes, "What was truly remarkable in 2025 is the growing interest from local, regional, and increasingly international investors in key hotel assets in the CEE region." This heightened interest in quality assets points to a robust and stable market environment beneficial for all types of commercial real estate. Businesses looking for office or warehouse space can interpret this as a strong signal of economic vitality and sustained development.
Jakub Stanislav emphasizes that this new wave of capital has specific requirements: "Investitors are once again turning to hotel investments in Central and Eastern Europe, but they have clear expectations – they are interested in quality, stable returns, and strong markets." These criteria are equally crucial for businesses selecting their operational bases. CBRE’s deep understanding of these investor demands translates into an ability to identify and facilitate opportunities in high-quality, strategically located office and industrial properties that promise long-term stability.
Connecting Global Capital with Local Opportunities
Jakub Stanislav's primary goal in his new CEE-wide role is to extend the dynamism and reputation built in Prague across the entire region. "The past year confirmed that there is demand in the market when the right assets are combined with quality execution. My goal is now to transfer the dynamics and reputation we have built in Prague to the entire region," he states. By leveraging CBRE's broader pan-European and global platform, the company effectively connects international capital with local investment opportunities. For businesses, this means access to a market continually enriched by new investments, leading to a wider selection of modern, well-maintained office buildings and logistics centers.
Daniel Bienias, Head of CBRE for CEE and Poland, comments on the impressive results achieved by Jakub and his team in the Czech market. He highlights, "Thanks to specialized hotel experts in individual countries of the region and the added value of Jakub’s experience and leadership, we are ideally positioned to provide clients with top-notch services – whether in operator selection, investment transaction execution, or hotel property valuation." This commitment to top-tier service delivery is consistent across all CBRE's commercial real estate offerings, ensuring clients receive expert guidance for their office and warehouse needs.
Meet the Expert: Jakub Stanislav's Extensive Background
Jakub Stanislav joined CBRE in 2018 and has been instrumental in building one of the strongest investment teams in the Czech market. His career prior to CBRE includes serving as Director of Real Estate Advisory at Ernst & Young, where he focused on real estate and hotel investments in Central Europe. He also gained valuable experience in hotel real estate within Cushman & Wakefield's EMEA team. Jakub holds a master's degree in Real Estate Investment and Finance from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh and is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Source: crestcom.cz
