Marek Noetzel, who officially takes the helm of NEPI Rockcastle today as CEO, also announces the new composition of the company’s Executive Committee, including the promotion of Anca Nacu to the position of Chief Investment Officer and Justyna Bartosz to the role of Group Leasing Director.
These appointments represent internal promotions. Thus, the entire NEPI Rockcastle senior leadership team is now composed of experienced Group employees who have largely built their careers within Europe’s third-largest listed retail real estate owner by portfolio value. The appointment of Marius Barbu as COO and his nomination as a member of the Board of Directors were announced late last year.
“I am very proud that the value of talent and experience within NEPI Rockcastle’s management has allowed us to promote all senior leadership positions in my new leadership team internally. Marius, Anca, and Justyna are eloquent examples of the entrepreneurial culture we have successfully nurtured at NEPI Rockcastle and are top performers in their roles. I want NEPI Rockcastle to remain a company where employees are encouraged to continuously improve the quality of assets, not just manage them. The company has reached its current point thanks to its highly motivated people, clear vision, and disciplined execution. These are not aspects you replace, but aspects you cultivate,” said Marek Noetzel, CEO of NEPI Rockcastle.
Anca Nacu has over 20 years of experience in finance and M&A. She joined NEPI in 2013 (before the 2017 merger with Rockcastle) as Investment Manager, advancing within the investment team to the position of Group Investment Director in June 2022. Her appointment to the role of Chief Investment Officer (CIO) reflects over €3 billion in transactions completed during her tenure, which were essential for the company’s growth through strategic acquisitions, portfolio optimization, and a focus on top-tier, “prime” retail properties in investment-grade markets. Anca brings solid expertise and remarkable results in value creation across the entire region, holding vast knowledge of the eight CEE markets where NEPI Rockcastle operates and playing a key role in shaping the Group’s growth trajectory.
In turn, Justyna Bartosz has over 20 years of experience in asset management and the retail real estate sector in Central and Eastern Europe. Justyna joined the Group in 2016 as a Retail Asset Manager and was promoted to Group Head of Leasing in 2024. During this time, she forged strategic partnerships to position the company as the primary gateway for international retailers entering the CEE region. Furthermore, Justyna played an essential role in shaping NEPI Rockcastle’s leasing strategy, securing landmark market entries with international brands and introducing premium concept stores.
“These promotions reflect exactly what we are building at NEPI Rockcastle – a place where talent is recognized and given the space to reach its full potential. The entire leadership team has demonstrated exceptional dedication and the necessary expertise over many years spent within the company. Promoting our colleagues to these senior leadership roles is a testament to our long-standing commitment to investing in our internal talent. We believe we are stronger together and will continue to focus on the further development of our leadership team and on growing the talents we are so lucky to have! Efficiency, integrity, and transparency are not just values we aspire to, but the way our over 680 professionals present themselves every day in all markets where we operate in CEE,” added Ramona Simulescu, Group HR Director, NEPI Rockcastle.
As of April 1, 2026, the Executive Directors of NEPI Rockcastle are Marek Noetzel (CEO), Marius Barbu (COO) – formerly Group Asset Director and nominated to the NEPI Rockcastle Board of Directors – and Eliza Predoiu, who continues her role as CFO.
Additionally, Dominik Piwek has been appointed Group Head of Corporate Marketing & PR, reporting directly to the CEO. He has over 30 years of experience in developing brand and marketing strategies, as well as supporting project development in the real estate sector. He has been part of the NEPI Rockcastle team for over 10 years, most recently serving as Group Corporate & Cluster Manager.
The Group’s Executive Committee is composed of: Marek Noetzel (Chief Executive Officer), Eliza Predoiu (Chief Financial Officer), Marius Barbu (Chief Operating Officer), Anca Nacu (Chief Investment Officer), Justyna Bartosz (Group Leasing Director, also promoted to the Executive Committee), Robert Ioniță (Group Legal Counsel), Andrei Radu (Group Development Director), and Ramona Simulescu (Group HR Director).