A night like no other: 101 TRUE LEADERS awarded by ICAP CRIF in Romania

In a night of distinction and celebration, ICAP CRIF in Romania proudly honored 101 TRUE LEADERS at a spectacular gala held at the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. The tonight event, now in its 8th edition, showcased the exceptional achievements and contributions of companies that have demonstrated excellence in their respective sectors.

The TRUE LEADERS Awards Gala, a beacon of objective recognition in the business community, took place tonight, on 13^th of December 2023, and brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and professionals from various sectors.

“This year’s gala was an inspiring celebration of 101 TRUE LEADERS who have not only achieved prosperous businesses but are also actively contributing to the sustainable future of our country. We are proud to recognize and spotlight these companies for their exemplary performance and commitment to excellence, enhancing their brand reputation and credibility. Moreover, the tonight Gala was a vibrant occasion filled with networking opportunities, inspiring success stories, and the chance for industry leaders to share insights and best practices“, stated Alexandra Mehedințu, Country Manager of ICAP CRIF in Romania.

The awardees were selected based on rigorous and measurable criteria, reflecting their outstanding performance in profitability, labor force growth, and prudent credit risk management, while being their industry leaders. The top companies awarded met simultaneously four objective criteria:

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• Ranking among the top 500 companies in Romania based on profitability (EBITDA for 2022).
• Increase in the number of employees (2022 vs. 2021).
• Low credit risk (ICAP CRIF Credit Score from A1 to B2).
• Leadership in their industry.

The evaluation methodology can be found on the website icapcrif.com/ro.

You can download the list of this year’s winners and the top 500 companies by EBITDA: LINK.

„We experienced a night like no other, where business achievements were transformed into a unique and memorable event. We gained insights into the advancements across various sectors, innovations, and latest trends, all while showcasing the companies’ achievements to a select audience. I would like to congratulate all the awardees and I would like to thank to all my ICAP CRIF colleagues who contributed to the success of this remarkable event”, said Nikitas Konstantellos, CEO of ICAP CRIF.

„ICAP CRIF extends their heartfelt congratulations to all the awardees and express gratitude to the business community for their continuous commitment to achieving greatness, also thanking the valued sponsors whose generous support has been instrumental in making this event a resounding success”, added Alexandra Mehedințu, the Country Manager of ICAP CRIF in Romania.

The 8^th edition of TRUE LEADERS Gala, organized by ICAP CRIF and hosted at the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, upheld the tradition of honoring excellence in business while emphasizing the commitment to transparency and objective evaluation.  It is the only initiative in the country that objectively awards company performance based on measurable criteria, free from the influence of subjective opinions from a committee or market research results.

With a successful presence in nearly 40 countries, including Greece, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, and Cyprus, ICAP CRIF is one of the most important providers of credit and business risk information solutions in Europe.