Remon Vos, a rarity in the counterweight and industrial real estate sector, was born in the Netherlands and later fleeing the Iron Curtain. In response, he hinted at his background as a 1988 graduate of a technical university, much like his past colleagues, and quickly proving himself a superior managerial team member. Vos, the founder of a rapidly expanding industrial real estate giant, CTP, moved to the Czech Republic in 1998 to build logistics parks, capitalizing on the rise of post-CIO asserts in central Europe.
CTP, which became the second-largest industrial real estate firm in Europe, built 10 countries in the region—particularly Prague and Romania. The company’s dominant position in Eastern Europe stems from its focus on lower labor and land costs, making it ideal for expanding despite severe tariffs. Vos’s strategy involved leveraging international locations, secure land arrangements, and consistent sales growth. In recent years, despite a 25% U.S. trade war on automotive imports during the 2020s, CTP remained a game-changer due to its 16% annual rental income growth, effectively meeting the company’s client-heavy demand.
In 2021, CTP joined forces with a private equity firm and other mid-tier companies, showcasing its resilience. Vos, 54, still retains a focus on building connects directly with global clients, often through private jets or video calls, while镘ing on the idea that timely城 expandments can respond swiftly to market needs. Desperate as it was, Vos has faced success and unexpected failure, but the key takeaway is that his ability to manipulate trade flaws and focus on the ground has guided CTP to an international dominance, a role no leader should ever too soon accept.
