Aurelia Costache is the AI & Data Leader of EY in Romania. With more than 25 years of experience, Aurelia is passionate about bringing to market innovative, technology-based solutions that create new opportunities for organizations. With vast experience in digital transformation for large organizations, having led multiple high scale implementations throughout her career, Aurelia is currently working with clients to integrate GenAI into the wider Hyper-automation agenda. Champion for women in tech and business, her holistic approach to clients’ business transformation has enabled her to advise Boards of leading companies on their digital transformation and automation strategy and be at the forefront of driving innovation and strategic growth in the digital age.
Within the 20+ years of experience in banking and Big 4 consultancy in Romania, I have taken on the responsibility to lead change in various business transformation and operational efficiency projects.
BRD-Societe Generale, Erste-owned BCR, Bancpost (acquired by Banca Transilvania), HVB Bank (currently UniCredit Tiriac Bank), Deloitte and KPMG are the organisations I proudly served for.
My expertise as COO,CFO,head of operations, head of bank network, head of internal audit, head of payments, treasury and compliance help me to strategise and provide efficient and effective E2E solutions to any challenges of a financial services organisation.
I hold an MBA at City University in Finance and I’ve become a certified business & life coach in 2018.
I prefer to surround myself with specialists and managers who are better than I am in their field of expertise. I focus on continuous learning and listening. I coach, train and develop talents and talented teams to generate results and achieve greatness.