The Popular Choice Awards

Marek Noetzel joined Rockcastle Global Real Estate in 2016 and played an important role in establishing the structure of the office in Poland and expanding it abroad. He was appointed as an executive director of NEPI Rockcastle in 2017 and, as chief operations officer, is currently responsible for the asset management of the Western portfolio and the acquisition of properties in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Last year, the company acquired Silesia City Center in Katowice for EUR 405 mln and Magnolia Park in Wrocław for EUR 373 mln – the two biggest retail real estate deals of the year. Nepi Rockcastle now owns and operates 57 shopping centres across the CEE region with a combined value of EUR 8.1 bln (as of June 2025).

The Robert Dobrzycki Foundation redefines modern patriotism through its project “Believing in Poland”, promoting pride in Polish achievements beyond politics and stereotypes. In less than a year, it has built a credible and engaging narrative about Poland as a country of innovation, culture and talent. Its initiatives include the record-breaking WOŚP Golden Heart auction, taken into space by astronaut Sławosz Uznański, the audiobook “The Golden Age” by Prof. Marcin Piątkowski, a partnership with the Chopin Piano Competition, Nike Literary Award, Museum of Modern Art or discussions hosted by Dr. Maciej Kawecki on YT. Foundation organised social initiatives – from flood relief in Kłodzko to children’s camp with Łukasz Piszczek and the BVB Academy. With over 230 media mentions, 11 million social reach, the Foundation became a unique symbol of positive storytelling about Poland – an NGO that proves civic initiatives can inspire pride and unity through communication, culture and education.