In a strategic move to enhance operational performance and production capabilities, LIBERTY Galati, Romania’s largest steel producer, has announced major changes to its executive leadership team. This includes the appointment of a new Board Member, an interim General Manager, and the launch of a recruitment process for a permanent General Manager. Leadership Changes at LIBERTY Galati Radu Ionescu steps down as General Manager of LIBERTY Galati and Tubular but will remain as a trusted adviser and business partner. Ajay Aggarwal, Chairman of the Board, returns as interim General Manager. With over 35 years of international experience in finance, trading, and M&A, Aggarwal previously led the company to record-breaking performance in 2021 with 2.35 million tonnes of production and RON 9.37 billion in turnover. He will guide the team in reinforcing LIBERTY Galati’s strategic role in Romania’s economy. New Board Appointment Oana Petrescu joins the Board as a key member instrumental in formulating the company’s restructuring plan. With three decades of experience in financial and business turnaround, including leadership roles at Arthur Andersen, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, and BCR, she is currently Restructuring Partner at EuroInsol. Strengthening the Romanian Leadership Team Cornel Moisescu is promoted to Head of Production, overseeing upstream and downstream operations, including all rolling mills and coating lines. Aida Nechifor is appointed Head of Finance. With over 20 years at Galati, she previously held key leadership roles including CFO and General Manager. She currently serves as President of UniRomSider. The company has initiated an executive search process, in collaboration with a global recruitment firm, to identify a permanent General Manager and strengthen leadership in critical areas.
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, France celebrates the arrival of the Beaujolais Nouveau — the first wine of the harvest, young, fresh, and full of life. This joyful tradition has become a global symbol of conviviality, elegance, and the French art de vivre. In Bucharest, the celebration continues this year with an […]
The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) announced Bucharest’s candidacy to host the Europa League final in 2028 or 2029 at the National Arena, according to the FRF official website. The Europa League final represents a high-profile sporting event on a European scale. Istanbul will host the Europa League final in 2026, followed by Frankfurt in 2027. […]
Three cats from Romania received the top distinctions during the 2025 World Cat Championship held in Bucharest. Wild Forest’s Nordri, an imposing white Norwegian Forest Cat born in Romania, conquered the supreme title of 2025 World Champion, defeating over 750 cats from 35 countries. Nordri’s son, Wild Forest’s Quasar, aged 7 months, was also named […]
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An association of construction companies from Romania and Bulgaria has won the contract for building the first section of the A8 Târgu Neamț – Iași – Ungheni highway, with a bid of 4.76 billion (EUR 936 million). The contract for the 27-kilometer road can be signed within ten days if no appeals are filed. “The […]
The organizer of the march commemorating 10 years since the Colectiv club fire tragedy, Marian Rădună, was fined RON 3,000 (EUR 600) by the gendarmes because the demonstration exceeded 11:00 PM, the time set in the authorization. Approximately 200 people participated on Thursday, October 30, in the march commemorating 10 years since the tragedy at […]
