Our Permanent Board
An EMBA graduate of Assebus and University of Washington, Alex had a 22 year tenure with CBN Europe since the moment the subsidiary was established in Romania. With extensive experiences doing business in Romania, Alex believes that business people (and not only) in Canada and Romania, deserve to have CanCham Romania as a trusted friend, helping them to move things forward, sharing valuable business experience, and having fun when possible.
John sees growing opportunities for business growth between Romania and Canada partly as a result of the recently signed CETA agreement but also due to the growing number of Romanians in Canada who are interested in maintaining and developing business ties with their homeland. CanCham Romania offers an excellent vehicle for promoting networking and creating new links between Canada and Romania.
Professionally, he is the Director of Aggregates at Holcim, where he leads commercial and operational strategies for one of the company’s core business segments. Passionate about bridging the gap between North American and Eastern European markets, Rares leverages his background in corporate strategy, M&A, and industrial leadership to expand bilateral investment flows, foster strategic partnerships, and help Canadian businesses unlock the immense growth potential within Romania.
With more than 25 years of executive experience in media, business development and strategic partnerships, Aura has held senior leadership positions within leading organizations, including ProTV, WAN-IFRA, Media Pro, Romania Libera, Profit.ro TV and Medika TV. Throughout her career, she has been involved in revenue growth, business transformation, international partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and the development of new business ventures.
Her international experience includes collaboration with corporations, business associations, media groups and educational institutions. She has completed executive education programs at Harvard and Stanford and holds an MBA.
Aura focuses on expanding the Chamber’s membership base, developing high-impact business initiatives and creating opportunities for collaboration between the Canadian and Romanian business communities.
Her professional interests include business growth, strategic partnerships, innovation, education, international business development and ecosystem building.
He advises a number of Canadian clients and works with a number of Canadian law firms on their projects in the region (real estate and other sectors). Born and raised in Canada, a Canadian citizen and graduate of McGill University’s Faculty of Law, he is a native English speaker and regularly travels to Canada.
Victor has been ranked for several years as a Band 1 lawyer in the Romanian real estate sector by the leading international legal directories Chambers, Legal 500 and other benchmark publications. In recent editions, clients recommend him as “an outstanding practitioner for his commercially-oriented approach“, as well as for “his commercial and precise advice, flexibility and international experience”. He is further described as “experienced, active and well connected’, with clients appreciating the “very easy communication” with him.
Throughout her illustrious career, Adina has garnered extensive experience in implementing projects for Canadian partners, particularly in the fields of medical and security. Her expertise in these areas has allowed her to successfully navigate the intricacies of project management, ensuring the seamless execution and realization of objectives.
In 2004, Adina ventured into entrepreneurship and established her own company, thereby showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit and determination to contribute to the business landscape. Her endeavors have not been confined solely to Romania; Adina’s proactive involvement extends to other countries in the region, including Bulgaria and Poland. By engaging in diverse business fields across multiple nations, Adina has demonstrated her versatility and ability to adapt to different environments.
Academically, Adina holds a degree in Chemistry Engineering, which has undoubtedly equipped her with a strong scientific foundation and analytical mindset. Additionally, she has pursued post-university studies in Communication and Journalism, further enhancing her skill set and enabling her to effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders across various platforms.