Katarzyna Zawodna Bijoch
CEO & President
Skanska Commercial Development Europe
Katarzyna Zawodna-Bijoch, President and CEO at Skanska Commercial Development Europe
Responsible for:
- Business stream: Commercial Property Development
- Business Unit: Commercial Development Europe
Katarzyna Zawodna-Bijoch has been with Skanska since 2006 and has served as President and CEO of Skanska Commercial Development Europe since 2016. She is responsible for the company’s strategy and operations across Central and Eastern Europe, leading the development of sustainable and innovative real estate solutions, including office, rental residential and flexible workspace concepts. Under her leadership, the company operates in ten major cities across Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Romania.
Since 2016, Skanska Commercial Development Europe has strengthened its position as a market leader in sustainable real estate development. During this period, the company has leased nearly 1 million square meters of modern office space and completed transactions involving more than 40 buildings with a total value approaching EUR 3 billion. The company is recognized for its commitment to innovation, responsible business practices and creating long-term value for cities, communities and customers.
Katarzyna is actively engaged in shaping the sustainability agenda beyond the real estate sector. She serves on the Programme Council of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Poland, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, working to advance responsible business practices and support the development of a more sustainable society. She is also a member of the Supervisory Board of Helios S.A.
In addition, she is a Member of the Advisory Board of Chapter Zero Poland, the Polish chapter of the World Economic Forum’s Climate Governance Initiative, and a member of the Founders Board of the PropTech Foundation, supporting human-centric digital transformation in the real estate industry. In 2022, she initiated Skanska’s strategic cooperation with the Association of Business Service Leaders (ABSL) in the ESG area.
Throughout her career, Katarzyna has championed diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, promoting accessible, barrier-free environments and supporting the advancement of women in business.
Participates in the sessions:
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Investments after COVID-19 pandemic – will Poland again become a green island?
The coronavirus has been paralysing global investments. The decrease in investors’ activity on the global market has been the most dramatic in history. Europe has been losing its charm while Poland is swimming against the tide, attracting a growing number of projects. Will the fourth industrial revolution not pass us by - Poland's competitive advantages. How do properties find themselves in the post-covid era? Which sectors have the potential of attracting the largest capital? What locations are attractive for investors? Should we be afraid of anti-globalism and economic protectionism?
