Leadership

Adrian Codirlasu, CFA

President
A seasoned banker with 25 years of expertise in banking, risk management, and financial markets, holding a CFA charter since 2006 and a Doctorate in Economics specializing in International Finance. With 13 years as a Risk Director and over 13 years in risk management, I also have 5 years as a Senior Options Dealer at ING Bank, where I contributed to establishing the derivatives business in Romania. Previously, served as a Senior Economist at the National Bank of Romania for 6 years.
An Associate Professor at DOFIN – Doctoral School of Finance, they teach subjects including econometrics, financial markets, derivatives, fixed income, and risk management. I have held leadership roles such as President of the Association of Financial-Banking Analysts in Romania (2011–2013) and multiple terms as President of CFA Romania (2009–2011, 2015–2020), where I have been a board member for 13 years.

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Alexandra Smedoiu, CFA

Vice president
Acting as board member since 2015.
Alexandra is a Partner at global consultancy firm Deloitte, having 20 years of experience in capital markets, working for structuring of transactions, improvement of legislation and providing tax advice to companies in the financial sector. She is a member of ACCA, the local Chamber of Tax Consultants and the Chartered Institute of Taxation in the UK.  

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Andreea Nica, CFA

Vice president
Andreea has been a CFA charterholder since 2012 and has over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, working in banking, agribusiness and fintech. She currently works for the London Stock Exchange Group and she is pursuing a doctorate in sustainable development policies.

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Cosmin Paraschiv, CFA

Treasurer and Member of the Board of Directors
Acting as Board Member Since 2022. 
Cosmin has more than 8 years of experience in various areas of the Financial Markets such as asset management, fintech and financial advisory. Currently, Cosmin is the equity portfolio manager of the NN Pension Romania, the largest institutional investor in Romania.

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Mugur Popescu, CFA

 Investment Director, BCR PENSII, SAFPP SA 
Acting as Board Member Since 2001
Experience in Financial Markets: 30+ years

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Dragos Cabat, CFA

Business Model Consultant, Cabat Consulting
Acting as Board Member Since: 2001
Experience in Financial Markets: 30 years

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Mihai Purcarea, CFA

CEO & President of the Board at BRD Asset Management, Board Member CFA Romania, Board Member Romanian Asset Management Association
Acting as Board Member Since: 2015
Experience in Financial Markets: 19 years

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Mihaela Lutia, CFA

Experienced Director with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Business Valuation, Financial Planning and Analysis, Negotiation and Macroeconomics. Strong professional graduated from CFA Institute.

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Dorin Alex Badea, CFA

Member of the Board since 2010, served as a volunteer and initiated some of the long-term successful projects of CFA Romania.
Experience in Financial Markets: over 20 years, spanning banking, capital markets, investment management (alternative investments) and advisory. Senior management experience in both executive and NED roles.

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