Pawel Banach, FRICS
Managing Director, Qatar and Head Commercial Valuations, UAE
Pawel Banach is a seasoned real estate advisory professional and a recognised subject matter expert in property valuations, investment advisory, and commercial due diligence.
As Managing Director – Qatar and Head of Commercial Valuations – UAE at ValuStrat, Pawel brings over 21 years of international experience, including over a decade in the Middle East, with eight years dedicated to the Qatari market.
In his leadership role at ValuStrat, Pawel drives strategic growth, oversees complex valuation mandates, and advises a diverse portfolio of clients — from institutional investors and developers to financial institutions and corporates. His expertise spans all major real estate asset classes, supporting clients with critical insights for investment decisions, development planning, and regulatory compliance.
Before joining ValuStrat, Pawel was a Partner at Cavendish Maxwell, leading the commercial valuation practice across the UAE and Oman. He successfully managed a team of 30 professionals, delivering high-profile assignments across the GCC region.
His earlier career includes pivotal roles at globally renowned firms such as Deloitte, JLL, Savills, Knight Frank, and Prologis. At Deloitte, as Manager of the Real Estate Advisory Division, Pawel led multidisciplinary teams on various advisory services, including feasibility studies, real estate appraisals, and plant & machinery valuations.
With a track record of delivering valuation and development advisory across residential, office, industrial, retail, and large-scale shopping mall projects, Pawel has been instrumental in guiding key stakeholders through investment processes and commercial due diligence exercises across emerging and mature markets.
Pawel is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) and a Polish Qualified Valuer. He holds a master’s degree in Property Appraisal and Management from Sheffield Hallam University (UK) and an Engineering Degree in Land Surveying from Warsaw University of Technology.
Committed to advancing industry standards, Pawel has also been an RICS Assessor for over a decade, mentoring the next generation of valuation and real estate professionals.
With his deep sector knowledge, leadership acumen, and international perspective, Pawel continues to enhance ValuStrat’s advisory capabilities, delivering value-driven solutions to clients across Qatar, the UAE, and beyond.
