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Strategic initiative leaders that empower communities, promote sustainability, and foster a culture of excellence and integrity.

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  Dan Stratan

  CEO & Founder

  A visionary leader with over 30 years of professional experience in advisory, M&As, management consulting, and capital markets, Dan Stratan has been driving the RCI Holding companies’ growth and performance excellence with a disruptive strategy and a 360 value proposition to the clients. His entrepreneurial spirit has been a driving force behind the success of over 25 companies across industries, ranging from transport and civil infrastructure to energy, environment, IT, public relations, and defense.As a former Director at Merrill Lynch International London, Mr. Stratan led the bank’s operations in debt capital markets, equities, and M&A across 18 countries. He has successfully implemented the Romanian sovereign buyback (Eurobond and Samurai), the Bulgarian sovereign debt buyback from former COMECON banks (IBEC and IIB), the Ukrainian debt restructuring (Paris Club and London Club), the Republic of Moldova debt buyback (Gazprom bonds and sovereign Eurobond), the Romtelecom debt restructuring, and the landmark RENEL debt exchange into CONEL Eurobonds—the first-ever Eurobond restructuring in Europe.

  Mr. Stratan has been a key player in major M&A transactions across CEE and is currently advises on significant utilities deals, including PPC Greece’s acquisition of Enel Romania and multiple renewable energy projects in the region.
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  Cristina Popescu

  Managing Director Ciga Energy

  With over 30 years of professional experience, out of which 15 years of experience within RCI Holding, Cristina has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise. Additional to her role as the Holding COO, Cristina is the Managing Director of Ciga Energy SA and Leader of the Energy practice in the RCI Holding, and she played a crucial role in driving the group’ success in the sector.

  Cristina's extensive background includes roles as Country General Manager at MVV Decon GmbH and Energy Consultant at Electrabel Belgium and Ecorys UK and her international consulting offered her deep understanding of the utilities sector including electricity, water and wastewater, gas, solid waste, and district heating. 

  Some of the most important projects she oversaw are in the electricity distribution sector, having helped guide the Digital Transformation of important Distribution Systems Operators in Romania and in the CEE Region, including through “first-mover” projects that created benchmark-setting advantages for those clients – all recommended her as a top tier leader of complex and high stakes projects.

  In her new role, Cristina will be collaborating with the CEO to set and drive organizational vision, operations strategy, and hiring levels. She will translate strategy into actionable steps for growth, oversee company operations and employee productivity, and ensure compliance with business regulations.
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  Frank Hajdinjak

  Chief Strategy Officer

  With over 35 years of experience in the energy and automotive sectors, and a strong background in general management, organizational development, leadership, and performance management, Frank Hajdinjak was appointed RCI Holding Chief Strategy Officer. Previously, Frank was the CEO of CIMA Data Analytics, one of RCI Holding companies, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at Adrem, Controlling and IT Management Consulting within Ruhrgas AG, Project Manager at Ford Motor Company in Germany, and for 15 years CEO at E.ON Romania. 

  His expertise covers development and scaling-up of new business lines, business transformation, customer experience, IT Consultancy, Agile, LEAN, and operational excellence. 

  In his new role, Frank will focus on developing a group strategy with a three-to five-year perspective and creating a financial plan for future implementation. He will play a direct role in strategy implementation, facilitate collaboration between business lines, and help communicate the strategy across the organization. 

  Frank will also identify potential capital projects, joint ventures, M&A targets, and other strategic opportunities, as well as assess risks involved in the strategic plan.