Atenor names Viorel Lăcătuș as Country Manager in Romania

27
Mar
2023
News - Atenor names Viorel Lăcătuș as Country Manager in Romania #@expo #Atenor #Bucharest #CBRE #office #residential #Romania #Up Site #Viorel Lăcătuș

by Property Forum | Career

Property developer Atenor has named Viorel Lăcătuș as Country Manager in Romania. He has more than 19 years’ worth of experience in real estate, mostly in advisory roles.  


He started working in the office leasing department of real estate consultancy CBRE in 2004 and was named Head of Investment Department at the same company in 2007. Between 2008 and 2014, he was part of BNP Paribas Real Estate, as Head of Investment Department, and in 2014 he returned to CBRE as Director within Property Investment division. He has been involved in significant investment transactions, land sales, joint venture projects and office rentals. 

„I aim to make Atenor one of the most reputable office and residential developers in Romania, which will translate into satisfied office tenants and homeowners,” said the executive. 

Lăcătuș said he will build upon Atenor’s sustainable development strategy as he is himself a promoter of nature and conservation, also being a Board Member in an NGO that promotes afforestation across Romania. 

Atenor has ongoing investments of €170 million in Romania. The company is developing in Bucharest @Expo offices the Up Site residential project. The developer is also in advanced discussion for another two residential projects. 




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