Outstanding Women in Business: Natalia Chiritescu, Digital Solution Center Director at Stefanini EMEA

In an engaging exchange with Business Review, Natalia Chiritescu, Digital Solution Center Director at Stefanini EMEA, lends her voice to a narrative of innovation and strategic growth. The interview, which is set to be a highlight in Business Review Magazine’s March 2024 edition titled Outstanding Women in Business, provides an in-depth look at Natalia’s achievements since taking the helm of Stefanini’s digital solutions wing.

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

A year ago, I joined Stefanini to be part of a rare company that successfully achieves growth in revenues, margin, and customer satisfaction simultaneously.

My focus has been on strengthening our capabilities to sustain this impressive performance. In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, where the potential of AI is becoming more apparent, companies often feel overwhelmed by complexity and the fear of missing out on opportunities. I introduced business advisory skills to complement our talented team, making us well-prepared to collaborate with customers on leveraging technology for their business objectives.

In your opinion, what makes a woman successful in business?

Success in business is fundamentally the same for everyone. Firstly, it involves not only excelling professionally but also cultivating diverse interests outside of work. Secondly, it’s about intentional self-management – constant reflection, building self-awareness, setting clear career objectives, and actively working towards them. Taking decisive action, embracing mistakes as part of the learning process, and having the confidence to venture into new areas are critical. For women, it’s particularly important to be confident and not wait until having 100% of the skills, knowledge, or experience before taking on new challenges.

What is your major professional achievement in your entire career?

I take great pride in consistently building robust teams and transforming ideas into tangible results. Leading these teams, we strategically reshaped our business models to ensure sustainable long-term growth while meeting short-term objectives. A noteworthy example is from 2020 when our swift response to the digitalization demands of the pandemic made a significant impact. Leveraging the collective strength of a global team, we swiftly provided essential technology to support children’s online learning, especially in the realm of public education.