Erika Barkó is the Head of Development at AmRest, overseeing the retail network expansion of the company’s brands—KFC, Starbucks, and Pizza Hut—across Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia since 2021. She has been with AmRest for a total of nine years, building a strong track record in expansion and development. With 15 years of experience in the real estate industry, Erika has developed extensive expertise in property development, leasing, facility, asset, and property management, particularly within the retail sector. Prior to joining AmRest, she spent nine years as Retail Asset Manager at Portico Investment. Her regional experience spans Central and Eastern Europe and parts of the Balkans, including Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Romania, and the Czech Republic.