Marek Noetzel, who officially takes the helm as the new CEO of NEPI Rockcastle today, has completed the formation of the company’s Executive Committee with Anca Nacu appointed Chief Investment Officer and Justyna Bartosz promoted to Group Leasing Director. Marius Barbu’s appointment as Chief Operating Officer and his nomination as a Board Director were announced at the end of last year. These appointments represent internal promotions, and NEPI Rockcastle’s entire senior leadership team now consists of experienced Group employees who have largely built their careers within Europe’s third-largest listed retail real estate company by portfolio value.
Marek Noetzel, NEPI Rockcastle’s CEO, said: “I am very proud that the depth of talent and experience within NEPI Rockcastle’s management means we have been able to fill all the senior positions in my new leadership team internally. Marius, Anca and Justyna are great examples of the entrepreneurial culture we have successfully nurtured at NEPI Rockcastle and are top industry performers in their respective roles. I want NEPI Rockcastle to remain a company where employees are intellectually challenged and encouraged to continuously improve assets – not simply manage them. The company is where it is today because of its highly motivated people, clear focus and disciplined execution. Those are not things you replace – they are things you cultivate.”
Anca Nacu has over 20 years of experience in Finance and M&A. She joined NEPI in 2013 (before the merger with Rockcastle in 2017) as Investment Manager, progressing through the investment team to become Group Investment Director in June 2022. Her elevation to CIO reflects the over €3 billion of transactions made during her tenure, which have been instrumental in driving the Company’s growth through strategic acquisitions, portfolio optimisation and its focus on core, premier retail assets in investment-grade markets. Anca brings deep expertise and a strong track record in value creation across the region and holds extensive knowledge of the eight CEE markets where NEPI Rockcastle operates, playing a key role in shaping the Company’s growth trajectory.
Justyna Bartosz has over 20 years of experience in asset management and retail real estate across CEE. Since joining the Group in 2016 as Retail Asset Manager and being promoted to Group Head of Leasing in 2024, she has played a pivotal role in shaping NEPI Rockcastle’s leasing strategy, securing landmark market entries with international brands, introducing premier concept stores, and strengthening the Company’s position as a leading gateway for global retailers across CEE.
Ramona Simulescu, NEPI Rockcastle’s Group HR Director, added: "These promotions reflect exactly what we are building at NEPI Rockcastle – a place where talent is recognised and given the space to grow into its full potential. The entire new leadership team has all demonstrated exceptional dedication and deep expertise over many years with the company. Their elevation to these senior roles is a testament to our long-standing commitment to investing in our people from within. We believe we are stronger together, and we remain committed to developing our leadership team further and growing the talents we are so lucky to have! Efficiency, integrity and transparency are not just values we aspire to; they are how our over 680 professionals show up every day across every market where we operate in CEE”.
NEPI Rockcastle identifies and accelerates talent at every level of the organisation through continuous learning programmes, leadership coaching, cross-functional exposure and mentorship, together with a culture that rewards ambition, commitment and success. This commitment guides how the Group’s senior management approaches the composition of the leadership team. NEPI Rockcastle’s culture is foundational to achieving its strategic objectives and delivering sustainable, long-term value for employees and stakeholders. A strong, ethical and purpose-driven culture underpins sound governance, operational excellence and stakeholder trust.
From 1st April 2026, NEPI Rockcastle Executive Directors are Marek Noetzel (CEO), Marius Barbu (COO), previously Group Asset Director and nominated to the NEPI Rockcastle Board of Directors, and Eliza Predoiu, continuing her leadership role as CFO.
In addition, Dominik Piwek, currently Group Corporate and Cluster Manager, has been appointed as Group Head of Corporate Marketing & PR, reporting to the CEO. He will be responsible for all corporate communication projects and events.
The Group’s Executive Committee comprises: 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, now promoted also to the Executive Committee, Robert Ionita – Group Legal Counsel, Andrei Radu – Group Development Director and Ramona Simulescu – Group HR Director.
