Outstanding Women in Business: Adina Nanu, HR & Transformation Director at Auchan Romania

In a recent engaging discussion with Adina Nanu, HR & Transformation Director at Auchan Romania, Business Review is set to present an in-depth look into the transformative world of human resources and corporate change in the March 2024 edition titled Outstanding Women in Business. This interview offers a deep dive into Adina’s innovative strategies and notable accomplishments in fostering a culture of happiness, engagement, and excellence within Auchan Romania.

What are your main achievements within the company since you hold this position?

After more than three years in this position at Auchan I feel that my role is one for which the company’s more than 7,000 employees have high expectations, and for me, this entails a duty: to ensure that people feel good when they come to work, that they enjoy their jobs, and that they are fairly rewarded. I strongly believe that success cannot be achieved without enjoyment, energy, and involvement. Reflecting on my professional journey, it all boils down to dedication. I fully dedicate myself to any project, I enjoy coming to the office, and I draw energy from everything I do. I perfectly align with our promise, “Te bucuri de viață,” and I do everything in my power to ensure that all our employees are just as pleased to come to work. Equally, I believe it’s important to always aim for excellence, to do things joyfully and in an authentic manner.

What is your major professional achievement in your entire career?

In the field of human resources, you have the opportunity to change people’s lives, and my first mission as Human Resources Director is helping individuals develop, helping them change their career course if that’s what they want, and offering them the opportunity to evolve. People feel the constant transformation we are working on. The transformation process is perpetual and the fact that we have managed to quickly and efficiently adapt our teams, in any context, is a milestone in my career. I am very proud that according to the most recent Engagement and Satisfaction Barometer, we’ve achieved an engagement rate of 91%, a very high level compared to the market average, while 88% of our employees would recommend us as an employer, according to IPSOS. These results serve as certifications directly from our teams and, for me, they represent an immeasurable achievement.