SPEEDWELL Development, one of the leading real estate developers announces the appointment of Maria Jianu as Leasing Director. Maria will work closely with Andreea Comșa, SPEEDWELL’s Commercial Director and will actively contribute to expanding and strengthening the company’s tenant pool in its commercial projects including QUEENS District, SpacePlus and Paltim.
Maria Jianu has an impressive track record, managing leasing strategies for over 300,000 square meters of office space in her previous roles. Involved in initiatives around sustainability, digitization and marketing, she has facilitated strategic partnerships that have brought long-term value to the projects and business communities where she worked.
”I am thrilled to have Maria join the Speedwell Superteam. Her professional knowhow and track record, combined with her drive and enthusiasm, represent the values that Speedwell stands for. Maria’s focus on customer care is a continuation of Speedwell’s belief that tenants choose and remain with a landlord, not (only) because of a high-tech efficient building, but more importantly because of the community-focused approach of the landlord, ensuring tenant employees’ wellbeing and the resulting organic move to increased presence in the office. ESG is not only about E, Maria brings the S to the mix to brew the perfect recipe for our tenants.”, points Didier Balcaen, Co-Founder and CEO of SPEEDWELL Development
In her new role, Maria Jianu will have a significant impact on the leasing strategy of SPEEDWELL Development projects, focusing on creating a balanced tenant mix of well-known brands and emerging companies. She will also develop strategic partnerships designed to improve the tenant experience, helping to create dynamic communities.
“Maria is an experienced commercial leasing professional with a valuable skill set acquired over the years. Given the complexity of SPEEDWELL’s projects and our medium and long term ambitions, it is essential to have a professional with a solid background who understands the market in detail and can provide tailored solutions to meet the needs of our clients. Her over 7 years of experience in managing complex portfolios and signing leases for more than 30,000 square meters in the last two years is a major asset for our team. We are confident that Maria will bring added value to our projects through her innovative approaches and ability to build long-lasting strategic partnerships”, adds Andreea Comșa, Commercial Director at SPEEDWELL Development
The decision to appoint Maria Jianu as Leasing Director comes at one of the most effervescent times for SPEEDWELL, as the company accelerates the development of ongoing projects and focuses its attention towards ambitious new initiatives both in Romania and in Poland.
“I am thrilled to collaborate with a team of esteemed professionals renowned for their ability to deliver unique, future-proof projects. SPEEDWELL stands as a major industry player with a diverse portfolio and a clear vision rooted in innovation and sustainability. The opportunity to support its growth and contribute to the development of a dedicated, success-driven team is both a challenge and an honor—one that I wholeheartedly embrace.”, says Maria Jianu, Leasing Director at SPEEDWELL Development
Among the ongoing projects, QUEENS District, a mixed-used development, is central to SPEEDWELL’s portfolio, being a landmark project in an area highly demanded by both companies and young families seeking a work-life balance. With a mix of office, retail, residential and medical space, the QUEENS District project stands out for its commitment to sustainability, being among the only net zero-carbon buildings to be delivered in the next 2 years. With a total leasable area of 23,000 square feet of Class A office space and modern amenities, QUEENS District offers a strategic advantage to companies, designed to reduce operating costs by up to 40% below market standard. QUEENS District is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2027 and ready to accommodate office space tailored to specific client needs.
“The office market is evolving, and SPEEDWELL has all the assets to make the difference: quality, sustainability and an approach oriented to the real needs of companies”, points out Maria Jianu Leasing Director.
Maria will also contribute to the consolidation of SPEEDWELL’s position in the industrial-logistics segment, with projects such as SPACEPLUS, which continues to perform with its superior quality and comprehensive safety and energy efficiency certifications. Following the success of SPACEPLUS Chitila, fully leased and appreciated for its quality and efficiency, SPACEPLUS Popești-Leordeni, the second project in this category, is to be delivered at the end of this year.
Maria will also coordinate the leasing activity of the mixed-use PALTIM project, located in the vibrant heart of Timișoara, on the banks of the Bega River, and will play a decisive role in the management of the commercial spaces, contributing to positioning the project as a landmark in the local real estate market.
In addition to existing projects, Maria Jianu will be actively involved in future developments, including the mixed-use project located on the site of the former 1 IUNIE S.A. factory, which will include retail, residential and office spaces. The project is in the permitting process, with delivery planned in the near future. Her expertise will play a key role in a long expected development, CityZen, the regeneration project of the former Griro platform, that although it could revive a forgotten area of Bucharest, which would open a new area, not only from an office perspective, but more important from an urban regeneration perspective, is still blocked by the suspension of the PUG of the Capital and the lack of dialog.
However, with a strategic vision and a long-term success-oriented approach, as well as extensive experience in the real estate market, Maria will have a positive impact on achieving the company’s ambitious goals and strengthening its position, thus reinforcing SPEEDWELL’s commitment focused on attracting talent to contribute to the success of current and future projects.
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About SPEEDWELL
This year, Speedwell celebrates ten years on the Romanian market, as one of the most active real estate developers, with a prominent presence both in Bucharest and in other regional cities such as Cluj, Timișoara, Râmnicu Vâlcea and Brașov. The company’s portfolio includes today approximately 150,000 sqm of office and retail space, over 6,000 apartments, and 23,000 sqm of industrial space, with a total project value estimated at approximately 1.5 billion euros. Since June 2024, Speedwell has expanded its operations in Poland, targeting a development portfolio to match its Romanian one.
For the next period, Speedwell is preparing the launch of QUEENS District to be delivered in Q1 2027, the development of the CityZen project, currently in the permitting phase, and is advancing construction work on GLENWOOD ESTATE, a new premium villa residential ensemble in Corbeanca, and THE MEADOWS, an exclusive project located on the shore of Grivița Lake. In Bucharest, the company has completed the first two phases of the TRIAMA Residence, the first three buildings, part of Phase 1 of THE IVY residential complex, and MIRO, the Class A office building. In the western part of the country, in Timisoara, Speedwell is developing PALTIM, a mixed-use urban regeneration project next to the Bega River, and preparing to launch the construction works for a new real estate development located on the former 1 IUNIE S.A. textile factory site. In the industrial &Logistics segment, the company has completed the second phase of SPACEPLUS West and started groundworks on the SPACEPLUS East development. In recent years, Speedwell delivered RECORD PARK in Cluj and currently expanding to Brasov, another important regional city in Romania.
For further information:
Răzvan Ionescu
Marketing Manager SPEEDWELL ([email protected], 0745208891)
Ioana Oprescu
Senior PR The Public Advisors ([email protected])