Lorenzo Fioramonti is a distinguished political scientist, member of the Club of Rome, former Italian Minister of Education, University, and Research and former Member of Parliament. Currently serving as the Academic Director of NATIVA Campus, a new training academy for regenerative leaders, Fioramonti has a rich academic and political background that spans continents and disciplines.

Fioramonti has held numerous influential positions throughout his career. He was the Founding Director of the Institute for Sustainability at the University of Surrey (UK), a professor of political economy at the University of Pretoria and an associate fellow at the Centre for the Study of Governance Innovation. His academic journey includes prestigious roles such as the first Jean Monnet Programme Chair in Africa and the president of the European Union Studies Association of Sub-Saharan Africa.

An accomplished author, Fioramonti has published several influential books, including the bestselling “Wellbeing Economy: Success in a World Without Growth” (MacMillan 2017) and “The World After GDP: Economics, Politics and International Relations in the Post-Growth Era” (Polity 2017), which have been featured – among others - by Bloomberg and the Financial Times. His opinion pieces have been published by leading publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and the Harvard Business Review.

Fioramonti's research challenges conventional economic metrics like GDP, advocating for a well-being economy that prioritizes societal and environmental health. His thought-provoking insights and innovative ideas make him a sought-after speaker and a leading voice on issues regarding sustainable well-being, governance innovation and purpose-driven business.

Anca Dragu has been serving as Governor of the National Bank of Moldova since December 2023, becoming the first woman to hold this position. With a career spanning over 27 years in economic policy, banking, and public administration, she has held top roles nationally and internationally — including Romania’s Minister of Public Finance, President of the Senate, and economist at the IMF and the European Commission.

In parallel with her institutional work, Anca Dragu is engaged in academia, teaching macroeconomics and finance at ASE, SNSPA, and the Entrepreneurship Academy. She is the author of several scientific publications and a strong advocate for transparent governance and reforms with social impact.

Patrick Dunne is a globally respected governance leader, board chair, serial social entrepreneur, and investor in venture capital and private equity. He currently leads board consultancy firm Boardelta and chairs the charities Royal Voluntary Service and ESSA – Education Sub-Saharan Africa. He is also a Visiting Professor at Cranfield University and the author of the award-winning book Boards, widely considered a benchmark publication in the field.

With over 25 years at FTSE 100 firm 3i Group plc — where he served as Communications Director and Chair of the Operational Risk Forum — Patrick has supported board chairs across Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America to enhance board performance. He contributed to the landmark Higgs Review on UK governance reform and was honoured with an OBE in the King’s 2023 Honours for services to philanthropy in Africa and the UK. He remains a powerful voice in boardroom ethics, strategic decision-making, and responsible leadership.

Ramona Chiriac is a career diplomat and, since 2021, the Head of the European Commission Representation in Romania, serving as the official delegate of the Commission under the political leadership of President Ursula von der Leyen. With nearly two decades of experience in EU affairs across both local and international contexts, she previously served as Romania’s Consul General in Bavaria, Germany.

Her expertise spans strategic communication, public diplomacy, institutional representation, and resource management. Earlier in her career, she supported Romania’s local authorities in preparing for EU accession and promoted EU values through campaigns and educational initiatives. Ramona holds a degree in European Studies from Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca and two Master’s degrees — one in European Studies and another in Gender Studies.
 

Independent Non-Executive Director, forerunner in the field of dedicated education for Board Directors, Carmen is Founder and Board Member of ENVISIA-Boards of Elite - the first Business School in Romania for Board Directors. 

Senior executive with over 25 years of experience in strategy and business portfolio development, and having held regional and global assignments, Carmen is covering an array of industries from FMCG to Pharma and Media & Advertising. She is the CEO of Envisia and Senior Lecturer on Strategy and Board Assessment in Envisia’s Effective Board Director Programme, and conducts Envisia Board Design Profiling chapter. In addition to her executive roles, Carmen has served on several formal boards, including Omnicom Media Group Romania, the Professional Women’s Network (PWN), and the International Association for Sustainable Economy (IASE), where she is currently Chair of the Board. Her board experience spans both private and non-profit sectors, where she integrates governance best practices with strategic oversight.

Carmen holds three masters: in engineering – from Universitatea Politechnica Bucuresti, in business administration – from University of Washington & ASEBUSS, and a Master of Arts in Board Practice and Directorship - from Henley Business School. She is an alumna of the Global CEO Program from Wharton Business School and IESE Business School, and of the Executive Development Program from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.

Codrin Scutaru served as Managing Director of McGuireWoods Romania starting in 2018. In January 2020, he became CEO of Public Affairs Solutions, following the transformation of McGuireWoods Romania into a fully Romanian-owned company.

Codrin is one of the most experienced public affairs executives in Romania, having led high-profile campaigns across various industries, including private pensions, vouchers, healthcare, automotive, taxation, and more. He has supported major investors in establishing their businesses in Romania and in retaining key strategic investments in the country.

Before joining McGuireWoods, Codrin spent nearly eight years working in various roles within the Romanian government, including State Secretary at the Ministry of Labor with extensive managerial responsibilities, and advisor on social policy and European affairs for the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Labor, and the Ministry of Education. During his time in public office, he built strong transatlantic communication channels with public officials and politicians in the US and the UK.
 

Georgeta Dendrino is an executive coach and Managing Director at Interact, a top training and consulting firm in Romania. With over 28 years of experience in the field and 18 years in coaching and mentoring, she has worked with leading companies across industries such as banking, IT&C, pharmaceuticals, retail, and more. Georgeta holds an Executive Master in Coaching and Consulting for Change from INSEAD, France, and has collaborated internationally, including with the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards.

She serves as Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and sits on several boards, including the Association for Values in Education and the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry. A recognized contributor to Forbes and Psychologies, Georgeta is also certified to lead assessment and development centers by SHL and is currently pursuing advanced training for board members at Envisia and Henley Business School.
 

With more than 30 years of leadership experience, Marius Perșinaru has held senior executive roles in multinational corporations across Romania and international markets. His career includes two decades with Xerox—leading operations in Romania, Moldova, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary—and four years as Country President at Schneider Electric Romania & Moldova. His core expertise lies in business strategy, organizational transformation, and customer experience across both emerging and developed markets.

Currently, Marius is focused on entrepreneurship and advisory roles in consulting, organic agriculture, and corporate governance. He serves on several private sector boards and is an active member of global leadership networks such as YPO and CEO Club. His strategic vision, combined with hands-on experience in diverse industries, makes him a highly respected voice in the governance and leadership landscape.

Ștefan Nanu began his career at the Ministry of Public Finance in 1998, where he played a key role in transforming and consolidating the state treasury into a strategic public debt management structure. Since 2006, he has represented Romania internationally, including within the Economic and Financial Committee in Brussels and at the European Investment Bank. Between 2009 and 2013, he served as Alternate Executive Director at the World Bank Group, representing the interests of Romania and 13 other countries. He later returned to Romania to resume his role as General Director of the Treasury in the Ministry of Finance, where he expanded the portfolio of products and investors.

Ștefan Nanu has completed professional training programs in “Public Leaders in Southeast Europe” and “New Thinking in Economic Development” at Harvard Kennedy School in the United States (in 2011 and 2021 respectively), as well as in “Development and Implementation of a Debt Management Strategy” at the World Bank in Paris (2006). Since 2023, he has served as Chair of the Supervisory Board, and as a member of both the Audit and Nomination Committees at the Romanian Investment and Development Bank.

Neil McGregor is an experienced legal advisor and board professional with more than 20 years of expertise in international business law and corporate governance. He is the Managing Partner at McGregor & Partners SCA, a boutique law firm affiliated with Stephenson Harwood, where he advises clients on complex legal and regulatory issues across multiple jurisdictions.

Neil serves as Vice-Chair for Corporate Governance & UK Relations at the British Romanian Chamber of Commerce (BRCC), having previously held the position of Chair. In this capacity, he plays a key role in enhancing transnational cooperation and promoting best practices in board leadership and corporate accountability between Romania and the UK.

He is also an Independent Non-Executive Director at Purcari Wineries, one of the most prominent wine producers in Eastern Europe, listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.

Neil holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Aberdeen, UK, and is widely recognized for his commitment to sound governance, business ethics, and sustainable value creation in both private and listed companies.

Costel Negricea is a Professor of Marketing with over 20 years of academic and consultancy experience. He holds a PhD and habilitation in Marketing, with expertise in strategic and digital marketing, consumer behavior, and higher education management.

He is the author or co-author of more than 100 scientific publications—books, articles, and research papers—and has participated in 11 national and international research projects, funded by business, social sectors, or government programs.

Gabriela Hârțescu is the Dean and one of the founding members of Envisia – Boards of Elite, the first school in Romania dedicated exclusively to the education of board directors. With over 25 years of experience in professional training and academic education in finance and banking, Gabriela has held leadership roles at both national and European levels. She previously served as CEO of the Romanian Banking Institute, was a member of its Board of Directors, and chaired the Triple E EFCB Committee within the European Banking and Financial Services Training Association.

Currently, Gabriela is the Chair of the Academic Committee of the International Association for Sustainable Economy and Chair of the Banking Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce within the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania. She is also a member of several professional associations, such as the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and the Romanian Association of Financial and Banking Analysts. She holds a PhD in Finance from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies. As Dean, Gabriela oversees academic research activities, curriculum development, and the launch of new study programs aligned with Envisia’s strategic educational goals. Through her expertise, she actively contributes to shaping a new generation of leaders equipped to navigate the complexities of board governance with integrity and vision.
 

Dr. Nada K. Kakabadse is Professor of Policy, Governance and Ethics, Henley Business School, University of Reading and Visiting Professor at US, Australian, French, Israeli, Kazakhstani and Chinese universities. She is elected member of European Academy of Science and Arts (EASA). She has published over 250 scholarly articles, 23 books and over 130 chapters in international volumes.

Her current interests are boardroom effectiveness and diversity, governance, leadership, ethics, ESG, technology impact, and the policy design of the State. She is also a consultant to major global corporations, third sector organisations and governments and sits on international boards. She is a member of the Governing Council of the Empress Theophano Foundation.

Adriana is one of the founding members of Envisia Boards of Elite, currently serving Boards of Directors of several organizations operating in areas such as financial services, telecom, education and energy, also chairing Audit Committees. She is an active and constant contributor to few organizations such as Association of Independent Directors in Romania and Professional Accountancy Education Europe, as member of Steering Committee. She has extensive training experience in financial reporting, audit, ethics and corporate governance.

An inquisitive and ambitious senior professional and independent NXD who champions responsible corporate governance, continuous education and business growth. with more than 20 years of experience in audit and advisory services working mainly with Big 4 professional service networks, Adriana was an audit partner leading one network regional office in Romania, acting also as liaison partner with regulatory bodies and professional associations in Romania and abroad.

Apart of her master’s in economics, she graduated the EMBA from ASEBUSS Bucharest/Kennesaw State University, Atlanta, as well as Master of Art in Board Practice and Directorship at Henley Business School, Reading University. She is a fellow ACCA member and licensed financial auditor.
 
 

Sergiu Oprescu has over 32 years of experience in banking and capital markets across Romania and Europe. He graduated from the Faculty of Aeronautics at the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest and holds a postgraduate degree in banking from the University of Colorado. He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School (2019) and London Business School (2021). He served as Executive President of Alpha Bank Romania starting in 2007, and from 2019 to 2024, he was General Manager of the International Network of Alpha Bank Group. Following the acquisition of Alpha Bank Romania by UniCredit, he was appointed Chairman of the Supervisory Board of UniCredit Bank Romania in March 2025.

He is a prominent voice in the Romanian and European financial landscape, playing a key role in the development of Romania’s capital and mortgage markets. He served as Chairman of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (2001–2006) and of the Romanian Association of Banks (2015–2021). Since 2025, he has been Chairman of the European Mortgage Federation. Sergiu is also an active member of YPO since 2004, a founding member of the European League for Economic Cooperation – Romanian chapter, and of the Romanian branch of the Club of Rome.
 

Before Morphosis Capital, Andrei worked for 15 years in Marketing and General Management roles in Europe, Asia and the US. Trained in a large corporation (Unilever), but with an entrepreneurial streak, he displays a strong track record of results, labelled as a “turnaround man.” He is able to flex and work both with large-scale global organizations as well as with family/start-up businesses. Andrei has a track record of building high-energy teams that “move the needle” and drive results.

Over the past 10 years with Morphosis Capital, Andrei has been primarily responsible for the Fund strategy, origination and portfolio management, with Board positions in Cronos Med, Medima Health, Stay Fit and EMI Romania. In addition, Andrei deals with key matters related to Investor Relations. He also holds the position of President of ROPEA (Romanian Private Equity Association).

Andrei holds a degree in Business Administration and has followed numerous trainings, including at Wharton and Harvard, on brand strategy, communication, operations, leadership, and organizational behavior. Andrei is fluent in English and French and is a native Romanian.
 

Mihaela is a lawyer with 35 years of experience in civil and commercial law, and for over 10 years she has been working and advising families in Romania on family business issues, as a UHNWI personal advisor.

Since 2012 she has been the Secretary General of the family business association in our country (Family Business Network Romania).

Mihaela is a recognized specialist in wealth management and succession planning, with extensive experience in family business issues.
She is invited as a speaker and moderator at international family business conferences.
 

Alexandru Petrescu is the President of the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) in Romania, a role he assumed in December 2023 following appointment by the Romanian Parliament. In this capacity, he represents ASF in key European supervisory bodies, including the EIOPA and ESMA Boards of Supervisors. With a strong international academic foundation — a BSc in Business Administration from the University of South Wales — his career spans strategic roles across financial services, government, and technology sectors in the UK, Denmark, and Romania.

Prior to leading ASF, he served as a Romanian Government Minister in three different mandates: Minister of Economy, Minister for Business Environment, and Minister of Communications. During Romania’s EU Council Presidency, he also led the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy (TTE) Council, shaping the European Digital Single Market agenda. His public service has focused on expanding access to finance for SMEs, cybersecurity modernization, and institutional reform.

With a solid background in investment banking, digital infrastructure, and economic governance, Petrescu has held board roles at national guarantee and compensation funds. A strong advocate of regulatory modernization, he has championed cross-sector innovation, public-private collaboration, and improved market resilience — gaining recognition as one of Romania’s most effective turnaround and policy leaders.
 

Mihai Precup is a seasoned economist with extensive public sector and financial governance experience, currently serving as a Board Director at Compania Națională Poșta Română and the European Investment Bank (EIB). Over the past years, he has held prominent roles, including President of the Council for the Application of State Aid Policy (CIAS) and President of AMEPIP, the Romanian agency overseeing the performance of state-owned enterprises, representing over 7% of the national GDP.

With a strong academic and professional background, Mihai Precup has advised on strategic financial policy and governance reforms and played a key role in strengthening Romania’s economic ties within the EU. His experience also includes a tenure as State Secretary in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, where he contributed to initiatives promoting transparency, state aid efficiency, and modern public enterprise management.

Independent Non-Executive Director, forerunner in the field of dedicated education for Board Directors, Carmen is Founder and Board Member of ENVISIA-Boards of Elite - the first Business School in Romania for Board Directors. 

Senior executive with over 25 years of experience in strategy and business portfolio development, and having held regional and global assignments, Carmen is covering an array of industries from FMCG to Pharma and Media & Advertising. She is the CEO of Envisia and Senior Lecturer on Strategy and Board Assessment in Envisia’s Effective Board Director Programme, and conducts Envisia Board Design Profiling chapter. In addition to her executive roles, Carmen has served on several formal boards, including Omnicom Media Group Romania, the Professional Women’s Network (PWN), and the International Association for Sustainable Economy (IASE), where she is currently Chair of the Board. Her board experience spans both private and non-profit sectors, where she integrates governance best practices with strategic oversight.

Carmen holds three masters: in engineering – from Universitatea Politechnica Bucuresti, in business administration – from University of Washington & ASEBUSS, and a Master of Arts in Board Practice and Directorship - from Henley Business School. She is an alumna of the Global CEO Program from Wharton Business School and IESE Business School, and of the Executive Development Program from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.

Gabriela Hârțescu is the Dean and one of the founding members of Envisia – Boards of Elite, the first school in Romania dedicated exclusively to the education of board directors. With over 25 years of experience in professional training and academic education in finance and banking, Gabriela has held leadership roles at both national and European levels. She previously served as CEO of the Romanian Banking Institute, was a member of its Board of Directors, and chaired the Triple E EFCB Committee within the European Banking and Financial Services Training Association.

Currently, Gabriela is the Chair of the Academic Committee of the International Association for Sustainable Economy and Chair of the Banking Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce within the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania. She is also a member of several professional associations, such as the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and the Romanian Association of Financial and Banking Analysts. She holds a PhD in Finance from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies. As Dean, Gabriela oversees academic research activities, curriculum development, and the launch of new study programs aligned with Envisia’s strategic educational goals. Through her expertise, she actively contributes to shaping a new generation of leaders equipped to navigate the complexities of board governance with integrity and vision.