Between insightful gatherings and events, we also spend relaxing quality time together. 🔥
Here are some sneak peeks from our trip to Comarnic. From hiking trips and campfires to swimming and dancing under the stars, it was the perfect blend of fun and camaraderie. Here’s to many more weekends of making memories together! 🌄
Investing with purpose
The 19th edition of our Forum event was marked by engaging discussions and valuable insights into business development and the societal impact of financial growth.
The CEO and Chairman of the Management Board at BCR, while participating in the "Investing with Purpose" panel, delivered a compelling narrative on integrating sustainability into investment strategies. He shared cutting-edge approaches to responsible investing, emphasizing real-world achievements in balancing profit and social impact. This talk highlighted the company's dedication to fostering sustainable opportunities that benefit both businesses and the wider community.
Join real estate expert Alex Athanassoulas in our upcoming Circle event to explore the challenges and opportunities of developing adaptable "Brick and Mortar" investment concepts in a rapidly changing society.
Traditional real estate faces unprecedented challenges due to rapid societal changes. How can we design for the long term when every few years bring unforeseen transformations?
With 30 years of experience across 800 projects in 30 countries, Alex Athanassoulas will discuss megatrends, risks, and opportunities in this evolving landscape.
Discover success stories of designing flexible, future-proof development concepts that can adapt to accelerating societal shifts.
Capitalism was originally established as an economic and political system aimed at improving people's lives and fostering a more productive economy. Yet, one key question remains: who actually benefits from capitalism?
Renowned physicist and essayist Horia-Roman Patapievici provided clarity on this issue during the last Superbrains of Romania event. According to him, capitalism benefits everyone, particularly those in open societies. It operates as a free market, giving everyone the opportunity to access available goods.
Our discussion concluded with members leaving with insightful book recommendations and a deeper understanding of the true value of capitalism.
AQUA Carpatica, Adrem and Humanitas, thank you for supporting this thought provoking event!
One of the primary objectives of our Circle events is to provide our Members with valuable insights that can facilitate their business operations.
In our latest session, Solomos Panagiotis, Founding Partner at Elikonos Capital and First Southeast Investment Partners, elucidated the benefits of private equity. He highlighted it as a significant opportunity for business owners and managers to attain financial stability, facilitate transactions, and negotiate favorably for the future of their companies.
The 19th edition of the Forum featured partners whose contributions not only elevated our event to a source of inspiration for our members but also played a crucial role in fostering a thriving future in business.
DeWalt’s dedication to combating climate change and enhancing resilience through innovative processes and renewable energy initiatives, including onsite solar energy, aligns seamlessly with our core values and the main topics that were discussed during the event.
The panel on sustainability was a lesson for the participants, one about mutual care and the imperative of taking care of our environment in order to continue thriving. 🌱
This conversation could not have been moderated by anyone better than Andreea Nicolae, an advocate of sustainability and responsibility in the business field. She is the managing partner at Pivot-C which is part of the FEPRA Group, one of the trusted partners who made it possible for our Forum event to be zero-waste this year!
The Forum event was a resounding hit, leaving our Members with a wealth of invaluable insights from the speakers and panelists!
The discussions sparked significant reflections and will undoubtedly influence some future strategies. The key takeaways have already begun to shape conversations, and we are excited to dive deeper into the concepts presented. Stay tuned as we share detailed summaries and explore these impactful ideas!
If you were a participant, what was the most impactful key takeaway the Forum left you with?
Lately, sustainability has become a profound concern of our society, inspiring more and more people and businesses to follow an environmentally friendly plan.
Elena Bocan, Head of Market at Nhood, will bring a wealth of expertise on the subject to the upcoming Forum event during our 'Sustainability Trends' panel. Primed to offer profound insights on the impact of ethical practices in business, her experience in community animation, mixed-use project operation, and sustainable development gained at Nhood equips her with the expertise to navigate the complexity of modern sustainability.
At our forthcoming Forum event, Sergiu Manea, CEO and Chairman of the Management Board at BCR, will engage in discourse within the fifth panel themed 'Investing with Purpose'.
Drawing from his extensive experience navigating the intersection of finance and social responsibility, his visionary leadership in the economic sector promises to invigorate discussions surrounding the purpose of financial investment.
We are delighted to have him and BCR as partners to our event, enriching the Forum conversations with a vast array of expertise!
Living sustainability is one of our core values as it helps us fostering dialogue, development and innovation in the most eco-conscious setting possible.
Only with the help of our trustworthy partner, FEPRA, a society enforcing producer responsibility for packaging and waste recycling in Romania, we're committed to minimizing environmental impact every step of the way during our upcoming Forum event.
We are all aware that education stands as the cornerstone for human progress and development, but we should analyze its multifaceted roles in shaping minds, fostering innovation, and bringing about socio-economic prosperity.
Panelists Ionuț Georgescu, founder and CEO at FEPRA, and Richard Ioannides, founder at Verita International School will discuss more about the importance of education in the human foundation. We can’t wait to hear this conversation, moderated by Andreea Nistor, Executive Director at AVE!
Another happening of our CEOs Back to School project opened our eyes to what the next generations are wondering about when it comes to their professional future.
During our last session, our speakers talked out about the delicate balance between professional commitments and personal pursuits, underscoring the significance of stepping back when needed. Radu Predescu, Executive Director at Autonom Leasing, @Alexandra Damascan, General Manager at Serinus Energy Romania, and Andreea Bozoi, Managing Director at Fortuners Romania answered the students’ questions on career progression and transition, and tried to unravel the age old question: does the concept of 'impossibility' hold any merit?
Join us for a captivating journey at our upcoming Forum event, where we'll explore purposeful investing in the 4th panel.
Guided by Daniela Iliescu, Executive Director of the Romanian Private Equity Association, our panel includes:
➡️ Andrei Gemeneanu, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Morphosis Capital
➡️ Cristian Nacu, Senior Country Officer for Romania at The International Finance Corporation
➡️ Sergiu Manea, CEO and Chairman of the Management Board at BCR
Together, they'll unravel the intricacies of purpose-driven investing, sharing stories and insights on how conscious investments can be a force for positive change while still yielding financial returns.
Join us for this thought-provoking conversation and discover firsthand the transformative potential of investing with purpose.
A compelling panel discussion awaits our Members at the upcoming Forum event: Sustainability Trends - Drivers & Implications by Industry.
Prominent business leaders will come together to explore innovative strategies that are redefining our industries. The discussion will be moderated by Andreea Nicolae, Managing Partner at PIVOT-C. Panelists include Elena Bocan, Director of Resources & Fund Investment at Nhood Romania; Raluca Fiser, President of the Green Revolution Association; and Vassilis Stavrou, CEO at Valvis-Holding.
They will examine how enterprises are fostering innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility to effect substantial change that extends beyond financial gains.
We are thrilled to facilitate such an insightful dialogue.
Another bright panel awaits our Members in the upcoming Forum event.
Visionary business leaders will converge to discuss transformative strategies shaping our world. Dan Stefan – Managing Partner at Autonom, Corneliu Bodea - CEO & President of CRE, and Ghenadie Tampiza - Country Manager at Stanley Black&Decker, will be the speakers for our second panel moderated by Diana Stafie - Foresight Strategist & Founder of Future Station and will explore how businesses can drive impactful change beyond profit margins, catalyzing innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility.
We are eager to see such a dynamic dialogue shaping the future of business and society.
The first Forum panel is much awaited by professionals and entrepreneurs who find themselves interested in the impact of recent technological developments over their lines of work.
With 4 experts in business, Achilleas Kanaris - CEO & President Vodafone Romania, Christoph Gum - CEO at Privatealpha.ai and Alexandru Lapusan – CEO & Founding Partner at Zitec and one dedicated moderator, Cristian Mureșan, our Forum participants will be able to delve deeper in the AI's profound influence on business strategy and innovation.
Andrei Pleșu Highlights
Personal and professional development is only possible if we continue to observe our surroundings, and our collective commitment is geared towards learning and striving to attain the peak of our capabilities. These valuable insight were learnt from our previous Superbrains of Romania event, featuring esteemed guest speaker Andrei Pleșu.
Excited to have Adrem on our side for such a series of events reflecting both brand values. At Adrem, the culture has a big role in driving innovation and social cohesion and through the focus on sustainability and energy innovation, they aim for meaningful impact.
Stay tuned to discover our lineup of upcoming speakers, distinguished for their outstanding presences in the Romanian cultural universe!
The objective of our CEO's Back to School program transcends educating highschool students on the subject of entrepreneurship and career, but it is equally focused on fostering their encouragement and addressing inquiries pivotal to their holistic development into responsible adults.
Every facet of life demands time—be it sleeping, eating, or engaging with social media. Hence, during our CEO's Back to School session at Energetic High School, speakers Oana Botolan - Owner of CTeam România, Marius Ionita - CEO of Alumil Romania, and Remus Hirceaga - Country Manager of Expense Reduction Analysts - EMEA, facilitated an educational exercise. This activity involved assessing the duration dedicated to daily obligations versus the time available for leisure and personal growth.
How do you choose what is best to spend your time on?
Gamification: the contemporary way to engage employees and customers
You may be familiar with the concept of gamification, but did you ever think it is such an important part of the development of many prosperous corporations?
Chris Liassides, associate professor from the Business Administration and Economics Department at City College, University of York Europe Campus came to our recent Circle event to demystify this innovative approach for our Members.
He described its mechanics, elucidating how it intricately intertwines with the engagement and motivation of both users and employees. Moreover, he underscored its potential to foster a more enriched and prosperous community surrounding their respective enterprises.
