Lukas Kalina
About Lukas Kalina
Lukas Kalina is the Director of Capital Markets at Avison Young in Prague, Czech Republic, with extensive experience in real estate and finance. He has worked with a diverse range of clients and managed significant real estate transactions throughout his career.
Current Role at Avison Young | Czech Republic
Lukas Kalina serves as the Director of Capital Markets at Avison Young in Prague, Czech Republic. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing capital market transactions and providing strategic advisory services to clients. His expertise encompasses various aspects of property sales and acquisitions, catering to a diverse client portfolio.
Previous Experience at Knight Frank
Prior to joining Avison Young, Lukas Kalina worked at Knight Frank as Associate Director in the Capital Markets division from 2015 to 2021. During his six years at Knight Frank in Prague, he managed significant real estate transactions and provided advisory services to both local and international clients.
Background in Financial Management
Lukas Kalina has a background in financial management, having worked as a Financial Controller at InBev - Pivovary Staropramen a.s. for eight months in 2006. His experience also includes a role as Senior Manager at Aareal Bank AG in Warsaw, Poland, where he worked for five months in 2012, and as Manager at the same bank from 2006 to 2009.
Real Estate Debt Portfolio Management
Throughout his career, Lukas Kalina has handled a real estate debt portfolio exceeding EUR 500 million across the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, including Russia. His experience includes managing real estate transactions with a total value surpassing EUR 250 million in the Czech Republic and the CEE region.
Education and Academic Background
Lukas Kalina studied at the Prague University of Economics and Business, where he earned a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management. His academic tenure spanned from 1999 to 2005, providing him with a solid foundation in business principles and practices.