Amsterdam-headquartered real estate investment trust, Nepi Rockcastle, has announced the appointment of Marius Barbu as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective 1 April 2026. Barbu will succeed Marek Noetzel, who currently serves as COO and is the group\u2019s CEO-designate.<\/p>\n
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In addition to his executive role, Barbu has been nominated as a director and will stand for election at the company\u2019s next annual general meeting in May 2026. The board highlighted the appointment as a clear indication of the group\u2019s effectiveness in internal talent management and succession planning.<\/p>\n
Extensive regional and group expertise<\/strong><\/p>\n ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Marius Barbu is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience across asset management, real estate, and retail. His history with the group is extensive, having joined Nepi Rockcastle in 2012. He currently serves as the group asset management director, a position he has held since June 2022, where he leads strategic priorities, property management, and business transformation.<\/p>\n Marius Barbu. Image: LinkedIn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Over his 13-year tenure with the company, Barbu has expanded his oversight from country-level operations in Romania to managing portfolios across eight geographies in Central and Eastern Europe. Before joining the Group, he held various roles at international organisations, including Unilever South Central Europe, Mivan Development, and Argo Capital Management.<\/p>\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/p>\n CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Read: Record results for Nepi Rockcastle<\/p>\n A \u2018natural choice\u2019 for continuity<\/strong><\/p>\n George Aase, Nepi Rockcastle chair, described Barbu as the \u201cclear and natural choice\u201d to ensure operational continuity. Aase noted that Barbu possesses an unrivalled understanding of the portfolio\u2019s dynamics and has already made significant contributions to the executive management team. Follow Moneyweb\u2019s in-depth finance and business news on WhatsApp here.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.moneyweb.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1737804995520-555x555.jpeg\")
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The board expressed full confidence that Barbu will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the group\u2019s market-leading operations.<\/p>\n