RCI Holding announced a series of strategic executive promotions designed to strengthen the leadership team and support the company’s growth and innovation objectives. Cristina Popescu, Frank Hajdinjak, Giani Rădău and Cristian Ionescu are the changes through which RCI Holding aims to strengthen its position as an industry leader
Cristina Popescu was promoted to Chief Operating Officer
RCI Holding announces the promotion of Cristina Popescu to the role of Chief Operating Officer. With over 30 years of professional experience, out of which close to 15 years of experience within RCI Holding, Cristina has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise. Previously, Cristina served as the Managing Director of Ciga Energy SA and coordinator of the Energy practice in the RCI Holding, where she played a crucial role in driving the group’ success.
Her new responsibilities will include collaborating with the CEO to set and drive organizational vision, operations strategy, and hiring levels. She will translate strategy into actionable steps for growth, oversee company operations and employee productivity, and ensure compliance with business regulations.
Cristina will also focus on building a highly inclusive culture, implementing effective recruiting, onboarding, and performance management processes, and maintaining trusting relationships with key stakeholders.
Frank Hajdinjak was promoted to Chief Strategy Officer
Frank Hajdinjak will take on the role of Chief Strategy Officer. Frank brings over 35 years of experience in the energy and automotive sectors, with a strong background in general management, organizational development, leadership, and performance management. Previously, Frank was the CEO of CIMA Data Analytics, one of RCI Holding companies, and for 15 years CEO at E.ON.
In his new role, Frank will focus on developing a group strategy with a three-to five-year perspective and creating a financial plan for future implementation. He will play a direct role in strategy implementation, facilitate collaboration between business lines, and help communicate the strategy across the organization.
Frank will also identify potential capital projects, joint ventures, M&A targets, and other strategic opportunities, as well as assess risks involved in the strategic plan.
Giani Radau was promoted to CEO CIMA Data Analytics
Giani Radau, currently Chief Development Officer within CIMA Data Analytics, takes over from Frank as CEO of CIMA, ensuring the strategy legacy and developing new lines of business and strategic partnerships. Giani joined CIMA DATA and RCI Holding in Dec 2023 from Atos Romania, where he led the Digital and Resources & Services business lines.
Giani brings to the group over 30 years of experience in IT&C businesses with an outstanding track record in operations management, company transformation and business development in Utilities, Industries and Public Sector, for local and regional markets.
Cristian Ionescu was promoted to Managing Director of CIGA Energy Advisory
RCI Holding is also announcing the promotion of Cristian Ionescu to Managing Director of CIGA Energy Advisory (CEA), the recent spin-off consulting division of CIGA Energy. Cristian previously served as the Head of Advisory within the company and possesses significant experience in management consulting, gained throughout his 12 years of consulting in the South-East European region (with both CIGA and EY).
His main focus, particularly in recent years, was on digital transformation in Power & Utilities companies, supporting both established and emerging players from the region in their transition to a digital, data-driven organization.
Cristian aims to leverage his successful track record of managing high-performing teams to continue CEA’s internal development of personnel and processes, as well as efficiently navigating the dynamic landscape of the P&U consulting market.
“Cristina, Frank, Giani and Cristian each bring a wealth of experience and a track record of success that will be invaluable as we continue to drive our company forward. Their leadership will play a crucial role in executing our strategic vision and achieving our ambitious goals” said Dan Stratan, CEO of RCI Holding.
About RCI Holding
RCI Holding, a conglomerate of 17 companies founded in 2000 and based in Bucharest, Romania, is a major player in the Engineering, Financial Solutions, Technology, Energy Markets and Management Consulting, active in diverse projects across 14 countries. The company boasts an annual turnover in 2023 of 62 million Euro, with 41 million Euro generated from professional services, managing a CAPEX value over 17.5 billion Euro.