iO Partners signs CEE-based partnership with Miebach

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iO Partners and Miebach Consulting have formed a new partnership to deliver enhanced real estate and supply chain solutions across CEE.

The partnership combines iO Partners' experience in real estate consulting with Miebach's expertise in supply chain engineering. 

Marcel Reinhardt, Global Head Supply Chain Financing at Miebach, said: “Our clients will benefit from a powerful blend of real estate intelligence and supply chain analytics, offering a comprehensive foundation to drive smarter, more strategic decisions.” 

James Fitzgerald, Head of Industrial for iO Partners CEE, added that the partnership redefines how businesses approach the connection between real estate and supply chain strategy.

This collaboration will cover property markets in Austria, Czechia, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, and Slovakia.

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