About

Marie Balacova is Head of Business Development Services for Central & Eastern Europe and the Nordics at Cushman & Wakefield. She leads multidisciplinary teams across marketing, business development, communications and market research, supporting the firm's strategic growth and client engagement across the region.

Based in Prague, Marie works closely with local and international teams to drive business development initiatives, strengthen client relationships and enhance the firm's market presence. She is responsible for aligning marketing and research capabilities across multiple countries, ensuring clients benefit from consistent, high-quality insights and advisory support.

Marie joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2017 as part of the Market Research team. During her career, she has held several leadership roles spanning research, data analytics, marketing and business development. Her experience combines deep market knowledge with a strong focus on data-driven decision making, client engagement strategies and cross-border collaboration.

She has extensive experience supporting occupier, investor and developer clients across the commercial real estate sector and is passionate about helping clients navigate evolving market trends and business challenges.