Gilat Satellite Networks

As Country General Manager, I lead the overall operations and strategic direction of Gilat Satellite Networks in Moldova. I oversee day-to-day business activities, drive operational excellence, and ensure financial health through robust planning, execution, and reporting.

Key responsibilities include:
- Full ownership of financial operations: budgeting, forecasting, monthly/quarterly reporting (local & HQ), US GAAP Group reporting, and local tax compliance
- Managing and analyzing financial performance and productivity metrics
- Leading a high-performing team of 120 professionals
- Aligning local execution with global strategy while ensuring regulatory and fiscal compliance

My role blends strategic leadership with hands-on financial and operational management to support sustainable growth and innovation.

Country General Manager

Tirex Petrol

As CEO, I was fully accountable for the company’s performance in alignment with Board strategy. I developed and executed comprehensive business plans to drive sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and profitability. I closely monitored performance against strategic goals, budgets, and financial results to ensure continuous improvement.

Key achievements include:
- Led a head office team of 50 and indirectly managed 700 staff across petrol stations, building a high-performing executive team.
- Successfully led the full M&A process for the disposal of Mabanaft’s Moldovan subsidiary — from identifying buyers and securing permits to closing the transaction.
- Quadrupled EBITDA in 2019 compared to 2017 through disciplined financial and operational execution.
- Rebuilt 3 petrol stations, cutting construction costs and implementing controls that reduced fraud and boosted station-level profitability by 15%.
- Introduced fuel control measures that reduced losses by 30%, streamlined logistics to cut costs by 10%, and reduced administrative expenses by 30%.
- Identified and expanded new revenue streams: petroleum product sales (+20%), retail and gastro channels (+18%), and storage facilities (+80%), resulting in an overall revenue increase of 11.5%.
- Implemented competitive tendering for the food/gastro supply chain, reducing acquisition costs by 15% via improved pricing (-8%) and performance-based rebates (-7%).

Managing Director

Nicoil Group SRL

I led the consolidation of existing operations into a newly established group structure, streamlining activities and laying the foundation for scalable growth. Alongside this, I identified and launched new business initiatives and development opportunities to diversify revenue streams.
I fostered a high-performance culture by mentoring teams to build strong, lasting customer relationships. Additionally, I led the creation, negotiation, and successful closure of key commercial agreements, driving both top-line growth and strategic partnerships.

Business Development Manager

Rompetrol (KMG International)

In this strategic role, I led the Retail and Operations Department, overseeing the management of a network of 80 petrol stations and 40 shops. I played a central role in aligning long-term company strategy with mid- and short-term operational goals.

Key achievements:
- Delivered a consistent 10% year-over-year growth in sales volumes across the network
- Launched innovation initiatives that boosted Non-Fuel Revenues by 30% YoY
- Optimized operational processes to achieve significant OPEX savings
- Successfully planned and executed the first network-wide rebranding project for 30 petrol stations, coordinating across departments and external partners with advanced project management

Director Of Retail Operations

This was a strategic leadership role focused on driving growth and enhancing profitability through the development and execution of commercial strategies.

I was responsible for developing and implementing the company’s commercial policy, streamlining processes to ensure transparent and efficient commercial operations. I introduced targeted sales techniques and promotional campaigns, leading to a 15% year-over-year increase in sales volumes. Additionally, I managed large-scale sales contracts and successfully led the transformation of the operating model from a mix of owned and rented assets to a fully rented network—improving agility and reducing overhead.

Commercial Director

ICS "Bemol Retail" SRL

As Commercial Director, I was responsible for defining and executing commercial strategies to drive sustainable growth and profitability. I led a team of 12 and oversaw logistics operations, managing a fleet of 15 fuel delivery trucks.

Key achievements:
- Developed and implemented pricing strategies, sales promotions, and bundled service packages that improved market competitiveness.
- Introduced structured commercial policies and streamlined operations to enhance transparency, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Strengthened coordination between sales and logistics to ensure timely, cost-effective fuel distribution and improved service levels.

Held a senior financial leadership role overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and fiscal compliance.

Responsibilities included:
- Managing FX exposure and treasury operations
- Leading financial planning and analysis processes
- Ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and reporting standards
- Supervising the accounting team and strengthening internal financial controls

Deputy Finance Director (Acting Finance Director 2009 – 2010)

ICS "Bemol Trading" SRL

I oversaw the company’s day-to-day operations with full responsibility for the end-to-end import of petroleum products — from identifying reliable supply sources and negotiating contracts to planning logistics and coordinating sea shipments. Additionally, I managed wholesale distribution agreements, driving annual revenues of over $50 million.

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Audit Consultant

I am a results-driven Commercial and Operations Executive with a strong financial background including ACCA qualification and 15 years’ experience in commercial management and sales, professional sales and supply chain management. 

My expertise encompasses leading diverse teams of professionals to new levels of success in highly-competitive sectors. I am an experienced strategist, skilled in transforming strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmarking performance against key operational targets and goals.

My background is in building and optimizing organizational processes, measurement systems and infrastructure to maximize business results. I have an in-depth knowledge of IFRS, IAS and NAS and experience in auditing banking and non-banking financial institutions including due diligence assignments. 

I have prior M&A experience, from analysis, due diligence, strategy and planning to process realization and project management.

Specialities: General Management, Commercial & Sales Management, Financial Management & Reporting, Project Management, Management & Development Consultancy, Strategy Development. Mergers & Acquisitions


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