Business Review’s Leaders to Watch in 2024 supplement is now available in digital format, featuring the profiles of 25 shining stars on the local business scene. To download the magazine in digital format fill out this form and you will receive your PDF copy.

Leaders to watch in 2024

By Anda Sebesi

The past year presented significant challenges within many business sectors, particularly in terms of navigating economic uncertainties and
market volatility. Yet, as a rule, many leaders view these challenges not as barriers, but as opportunities to innovate and advance. This perspective enables them to leverage change as a driving force, propelling their growth and consolidating their market leadership. With such a proactive and forward-thinking approach, these leaders transform potential hurdles into stepping stones for development and success. Apart from macroeconomic challenges, companies need to carefully manage their growth, identify and attract the right talent, and remain agile in an everchanging environment.

For all these reasons, among many others, BR decided to publish LEADERS TO WATCH, an inspiring editorial project that shines a spotlight on the most innovative and successful businesses in Romania. Through a series of in-depth interviews, this project showcases the remarkable stories of 23 company leaders who have not only thrived in the dynamic Romanian business landscape, but have also made significant contributions to their industries and the local economy. They are all people who firmly believe that every challenge presents an opportunity for growth and for whom effective leadership means keeping up the pace. Leadership cannot be delegated; there are no days when you are less of a leader—you need to have a plan and maintain a constant rhythm, even when it’s hard or when you fail. Failure is also part of success. Recognising it and being able to learn from every experience is key.

Discover the visionary leaders, groundbreaking strategies, and enduring values that have propelled these companies to the forefront of the Romanian business world. LEADERS TO WATCH and the LEADERS TO WATCH AWARDS GALA are projects that celebrate their resilience, creativity, and unwavering commitment to excellence, offering our readers valuable insights into what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, an industry professional or simply passionate about business and curious about what makes companies in Romania successful, we invite you to take a look behind the scenes of this vibrant economic landscape.

Who are the Leaders to Watch in 2024?

Fulga Dinu, Country Manager at CPI Property Group Romania
Achilleas Kanaris, CEO at Vodafone Romania
Cecilia Radu, VP & GM at Novo Nordisk Romania
Dennis Selinas, CEO at Globalworth
Eleni Skoura, Executive Board Member and Head of Retail Banking at Ing Bank Romania
Antoniu Panait, Managing Director at Vastint Romania
Michael Topolinski, Co-Founder at Intero Property Development And Metawealth
Beatrice Dumitrascu, Residential Division CEO at One United Properties
Catalina Popa, Sales & Marketing Head at Siemens Healthineers Romania
Fady Chreih, CEO at Regina Maria
Michel Eschenbrenner, General Manager at Servier Romania
Nicolae Banica, CEO at Oscar Downstream
Tereza Tranakas, Founder & CEO at Oxygen
Jorge Araya, South Eastern Europe Area Director At BAT
Mihai Fugarevici, General Manager at Stada Romania
Adrian Ariciu, CEO at Metro Romania
Monalisa-Elena Ungureanu, CEO at Agrii Romania
Stefan Vuza, President at Chimcomplex
Martin Ford, CEO at M247
Armand Domuta, CEO at Restart Energy
Lucian Enaru, Country General Manager at Schneider Electric
Marcelo Pascual Morales, General Manager at MSD Romania and Moldova
Mihnea Serbanescu, Founder at Cushman & Wakefield Echinox