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Globalworth appoints Ema Iftimie as Managing Director for its operations in Romania

Globalworth appoints Ema Iftimie as Managing Director for its operations in Romania 900 600 BUCHAREST REAL ESTATE CLUB

Globalworth, the leading office investor in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), announces the appointment of Ema Iftimie as Managing Director for its real estate operations in Romania. Starting December 1st, Marian Popa will step down as the Managing Director and Ema Iftimie will assume this role, focusing on operational, business development and customer care.

“I express my sincere gratitude to Marian Popa for his outstanding management over the last three particularly challenging years. After a distinguished 50-year career, Marian has decided to retire and focus on his personal life. His contributions have been invaluable, and we wish him all the best for the future. Ema Iftimie’s appointment aims to enhance customer service, strengthen our local operations, and cultivate an even more dynamic and productive working environment. I have every confidence that Ema’s vision and leadership will be pivotal in leading our local team to even greater successes.” said Dennis Selinas, CEO of Globalworth.

Ema Iftimie is a seasoned professional with an impressive tenure of almost 25 years in real estate, 10 of which she’s dedicated to fostering growth for Globalworth Romania through a top-tier leasing strategy. Under Ema’s supervision, the leasing department of Globalworth Romania has accomplished remarkable results in the first half of 2023, leasing 100,000 sqm of office space – a significant figure given that the total market demand was 188,000 sqm. She has proven her expertise in negotiating significant contracts with leading industry companies while managing a vibrant team of leasing professionals and ensuring bespoke service for each tenant. Ema holds a degree in Sociology and Psychology and various diplomas in management, negotiation, and business planning.

“I am delighted to start my new assignment as Managing Director for our real estate operations in Romania and I look forward to continue working closely with the experienced Globalworth professionals. Our commitment to excellence, tenants’ satisfaction and innovation remains unwavering. We will continue to invest in our people, technology and processes to ensure we stay at the forefront of our industry, addressing the future challenges by making our adaptability a source of strength.” completed Ema Iftimie.

WHO ARE THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN REAL ESTATE IN ROMANIA, A BREC POWERLIST

WHO ARE THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN REAL ESTATE IN ROMANIA, A BREC POWERLIST 740 601 BUCHAREST REAL ESTATE CLUB

Women in Real Estate: Successful Entrepreneurs, Thought Leaders, Inspirational Managers

Romania is a balanced market as regards the presence of women in entrepreneurship, management & top management roles of real estate companies. Developed during the entire month of March 2021, at its 2nd edition this year, WOMEN IN REAL ESTATE campaign by BUCHAREST REAL ESTATE CLUB acknowledged the role of women in managing and developing significant real estate businesses in Romania.

BREC LIST OF WOMEN IN TOP MANAGEMENT ROLES:

  • Fulga Dinu, Country Manager Operations, Immofinanz
  • Ana Dumitrache, CTP’s Country Head for Romania
  • Daniela Badulescu, Country Manager, S IMMO Romania
  • Anca Raducan, Country Manager, Lion’s Head Investments
  • Ema Iftimie, Head of Leasing, Globalworth
  • Beatrice Dumitrascu, CEO, Residential Division, One United Properties
  • Alexandra Popa, CFO, Element Group
  • Antoanela Comsa, President of Gran Via Real Estate Romania
  • Aurelia Luca, Executive Vice President Operations Romania & Hungary
  • Sinziana Pardhan, Managing Director Romania, P3
  • Elisabeta Bosneag, Head of Global Real Estate, UiPath

BREC LIST OF WOMEN REAL ESTATE ENTREPRENEURS AND PRIVATE INVESTORS:

  • Cristina Capitanu & Elena Oancea, Founders of Lemon Interior Design
  • Sheila Ionescu, CEO, The One
  • Alina Marulis, Founder, Oxygen Home
  • Catalina Mazerschi, Owner, Glamour Design | Diseno

BREC LIST OF WOMEN ADVISORS IN REAL ESTATE:

  • Roxana Dudau, Associate Partner & Head of Real Estate, Noerr
  • Monica Vasile, Director, Office Agency, Cushman & Wakefield Echinox
  • Alina Nica, Partner, Ionescu-Sava law firm
  • Ana Maria Nemtanu, Head of Marketing & Sales, Gran Via Real Estate

“In an atypical year as it was the case of 2020, the women`s performance in real estate management roles in Romania are the more notable. They adjusted their companies` actions and business plans according to the new reality, they negotiated, re-negotiated and signed large sales or rent transactions of the real estate assets and they even decided the start of new real estate investments, under full pandemic circumstances. As compared to the Western European countries, Romania is a particular market, with women managers being very present and visible in the real estate sector, being remunerated as such,” states Despina Ponomarenco, President of BUCHAREST REAL ESTATE CLUB.

BREC also looked in depth at the industry`s income levels. Women in top management roles (CEO, COO, CFO) may exceed net annual incomes of EUR 100.000 EUR, plus 3-5% ad-ons from the annual profit of the projects they manage („shared profits” participation). The middle management roles (Marketing Director, Commercial Director, Legal Manager) are remunerated with incomes that may exceed 50.000 EUR per year, with performance – related bonuses. For example, commercial directors in the residential segment can add to their salaries a plus of 1% of the total sales volume they coordinate. In the brokerage sector, senior department managers are remunerated with 36.000 – 55.000 EUR annually, plus commissions of 8-25% of the incomes they generate for the company.  

(14.04.2021)