Lennart Schoen joins Newport by Panattoni as Executive Director for Investor Relations
Strengthening our team with experience: Lennart Schoen joins Newport by Panattoni to lead Investor Relations DACH. 🤝
With proven expertise at CBRE, Berenberg, and within the Panattoni Group, Lennart will focus on building strong investor relationships and driving the growth of Newport by Panattoni, a specialized investment management platform dedicated to sustainable, future-oriented logistics properties across Europe.
💬 “I am very excited to be a part of Newport by Panattoni and to take over the exciting task of further expanding our investor base. In cooperation with the team, I would like to contribute towards implementing innovative and sustainable property solutions throughout all of Europe.” – Lennart Schoen.
We see great potential in this cooperation and are confident that Lennart’s expertise will further strengthen Newport’s growth across Europe.
📍 Meet Lennart at EXPO REAL in Munich – we look forward to connecting with investors and partners.
Now available European Logistics Market Outlook Report | Q3 2025
Our new European Logistics Market Outlook is out!
The report takes a closer look at the shifts shaping logistics real estate in previous quarters of 2025, from rising defence spending and supply chain reorganisations, to stricter ESG rules and evolving tenant expectations.
🔹 Read the short version here: https://lnkd.in/dk4WfT3w
🔹 Explore the full analysis, with detailed data and forecasts, here: https://lnkd.in/dctVi92d
Take a look at what’s driving the market right now – and what’s likely next.
Next Step for Newport Development Fund III: UK's Logistics Golden Triangle
Newport Development Fund III is expanding its pan-European footprint, this time in a key logistics hub just north of London.
We’re now backing the development of Panattoni Park Milton Keynes 100, a 100,000 sq ft high-spec facility. Construction starts soon, and delivery is scheduled for Q3 2026.
Following our investment in Germany, this marks another step in building a diversified, future-proof portfolio.
Curious how your capital could work across multiple markets — backed by a strong pipeline and local development expertise? Fundraising is open.
Let’s talk!
Filip Drążkowski promoted to Manager / Investor Relations
📣 Exciting Team News at Newport by Panattoni!
As Newport continues to scale up, we’re thrilled to announce the promotion of Filip Drążkowski to Manager, Investor Relations — a key step in strengthening our support for our expanding investor base. 💼📈
Before joining Newport in 2024, Filip gained extensive experience in fund administration, risk management, and financial structuring. He played a key role in launching a fund platform that now manages €1.5 billion across multiple asset classes — including Private Equity, Venture Capital, Funds of Funds, and Real Estate — laying a strong foundation for his contributions at Newport.
In his new position, Filip will manage investor communications and support capital-raising efforts across Europe, further accelerating Newport’s growth in logistics real estate investment management.
Congratulations, Filip — well deserved! 👏
Haydock Site (close to Liverpool) acquisition within Newport Development Fund II
📢 Newport Development Fund II has financed the acquisition of a site in the North West of the UK for a new 65,890 sq ft industrial unit, Haydock 66.
📍Located along the East Lancashire Road, just 1.5 miles from Junction 23 of the M6, the site provides excellent connectivity. Construction begins this summer, with completion expected in Q1 2026. Haydock 66 aims for BREEAM Outstanding and EPC A ratings. Key Features include: 11m internal height, 56m yard depth, 6 dock doors (2 Euro docks), PV solar panels and EV charging, and 65 car parking spaces.
Haydock 66 offers strong sustainability credentials, excellent infrastructure, and great transport connectivity in one of the UK’s most active logistics regions.
Newport by Panattoni is entering a new chapter and we are happy to share some key updates.
Daniel Raemy has taken on the role of CEO, bringing strong leadership as we continue to scale our platform. Congratulations and best of luck, Daniel. We’re glad to have you at the helm!
We’d also like to announce that Szymon J. Ostrowski will be leaving Newport. Szymon, we are grateful for everything you brought to the company and wish you all the best in what’s next.
Meanwhile, Newport is growing fast – and so is our team.
🔹 Emilia Dębowska joins as Director Investor Relations I Sustainability, following her role as Head of Sustainability Europe at Panattoni
🔹 Anna Szyszka, Junior Fund Administrator
🔹 Mariusz Lazaruk, Investment Analyst
Welcome aboard – great to have you with us as we continue to build and grow.
🏌️♂️ The 3rd Newport Golf Cup is behind us!
Rosa Private Golf Club provided the perfect setting for two days full of sport, networking and great conversations. Beyond the main tournament, our guests also took part in Nearest to the Pin and Longest Drive contests — and the competition was as strong as the camaraderie.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. Congratulations to the winners — see you next year!
Panattoni Park Sosnowiec IV officially opened
Intermarché has officially launched its new distribution centre at Panattoni Park Sosnowiec IV – part of the Newport Development Fund II portfolio.
Located in the heart of Silesia – one of Central Europe's key industrial regions – Panattoni Park Sosnowiec IV offers 62,800 sqm of modern logistics space. Developed on a revitalised brownfield site with a long mining and manufacturing history, the park is set to achieve BREEAM certification at the Excellent level.
Intermarché occupies 33,600 sqm, tailored for maximum operational efficiency and reduced environmental impact. The facility includes cold and freezer storage, heated door thresholds, and a rooftop solar installation with a capacity of 1,100 kWp.
Robert Dobrzycki joins the Advisory Board of Newport by Panattoni.
Robert has been the CEO and co-owner of Panattoni in Europe since 2005, shaping the growth of one of the world’s leading industrial developers and driving its expansion into Asia and the Middle East. His journey in real estate began in 1999 at Menard Doswell & Co, where he quickly rose from accountant to managing director.
He brings deep industry insight and strategic perspective to our team. His guidance will be instrumental as Newport continues to evolve and expand its investment platform. Welcome, Robert!
On 17 June 2025, we celebrated the official start of construction on a 24,000 sqm hashtag#buildtosuit facility for Leroy Merlin in Antequera, Andalusia (the region of Malaga). This is our first investment in the country through Newport Development Fund II.
Strategically located in one of Spain’s most dynamic logistics corridors, the project marks an important milestone in our strategy to diversify across high-growth European markets where demand, connectivity and returns align.
In attendance were our CEO Daniel Raemy, Gustavo Cardozo Lupi, Managing Director of Panattoni Iberia, and representatives of the local authorities. Many thanks for the warm welcome and for making this project possible.