Marius Barbu

Marius Barbu will assume the position of COO, effective April 1, 2026. He will replace Mark Noetzel, the current COO designated as the company's CEO. Marius Barbu has also been nominated to the board of directors and will run for election at the next AGM, to be held in May 2026.

Marius joined the Group in 2012 and was appointed group asset management director in June 2022, responsible for strategic operational priorities, business transformation, marketing, and property management. Over the past 13 years, Barbu has consistently expanded his oversight of the company's portfolio, from the national level in Romania to eight markets in Central and Eastern Europe. Before joining NEPI, Marius Barbu worked for international organisations such as Argo Capital Management, Mivan Development and Unilever South Central Europe.