- Former Arcadis executive to strengthen global public-private collaboration
RX France has appointed Nicolas Boffi as the new Director of MIPIM, the international property and urban development forum held annually in Cannes.
An engineer and urban planner, Boffi brings more than 20 years’ experience in real estate and urban development, including roles in project management, business development and public affairs. He joins MIPIM from Arcadis, where he led strategy for the Global Cities Program as Paris City Executive, working with both the private sector and city leaders to deliver sustainable projects.
Boffi succeeds Nicolas Kozubek, who oversaw MIPIM during a period of significant industry change. His appointment marks a new phase for the event, which attracts over 20,000 delegates each March from more than 90 countries. MIPIM also hosts an Asia Summit every December in Hong Kong, focusing on regional investment opportunities.
Filippo Rean, Managing Director at RX France, said: “Nicolas brings a strategic mindset shaped by two decades of sector expertise, including leading complex city projects at Arcadis. His experience in aligning public and private priorities will strengthen MIPIM’s position as the global forum where decision-makers address the structural challenges shaping our cities, sustainability, resilience, and economic competitiveness. This appointment reinforces our ambition to make MIPIM the place where ideas turn into action for the future of urban living.”
Commenting on his new role, Boffi said: “MIPIM’s influence is extraordinary. At a time of profound geopolitical and economic change, it remains the only place where the global real estate community can come together with world leaders to understand the future and seize new opportunities. One of my key reasons for joining MIPIM is to strengthen dialogue between the public and private sectors. The next few years will continue to bring complex challenges, economic, political, fiscal, that demand collaboration and bold decision-making. MIPIM must be the place where these conversations happen, where strategies are shaped and where uncertainty is turned into opportunities for the future of our cities.”
MIPIM returns to the Palais des Festivals in Cannes from 9–13 March 2026.