Energy Markets

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.

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.

Cecilia Pana is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in business administration, growth strategy, corporate finance and business development across the banking, energy and consulting sectors. As Chief Growth Officer at RCI Group, she drives strategic expansion initiatives, business transformation, and high-value partnerships across the group's 17 companies, covering financial advisory, energy consulting, project management and engineering services.

With a track record of executing high-impact commercial strategies, Cecilia has successfully led national sales and business development operations in banking and energy, driving revenue expansion and operational excellence. She has held executive positions in financial and energy corporations, including E.ON, Nano Energies, Eurobank and worked as Senior Sales Manager at Alpha Bank, Citibank and Societe Generale.

At RCI Group, Cecilia plays a key role in enhancing cross-company synergies, implementing governance structures and optimizing commercial strategies, contributing to clients’ portfolio expansion. 

As CEO of Evolve Energy Management Solutions, part of RCI Group, she leads efforts in energy efficiency, energy aggregation and flexibility services, leveraging advanced analytics and digital platforms to optimize energy asset management.