Our Permanent Board

Alexandru Dima
Alexandru DimaTreasurer
Alex is working for CBN International Europe, subsidiary of Canadian Bank Note Company Ltd.
(Canadian company, with HQ in Ottawa) as General Manager.

An EMBA graduate of Assebus andUniversity of Washington, Alex has been holding this position form the moment the company has
been registered in Romania, 19 years ago.With an extensive experience in doing business in Romania, Alex believes that business people (and not only) in Canada and Romania, deserve to have CBEX as a trusted friend, helping them to move things forward, sharing valuable business experience, and having fun when possible.

John Saroudis
John SaroudisPresident
John has spent the past 18 years of his career in Eastern Europe, mainly in Romania working on the nuclear program initially with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and then with Candu Energy. He currently runs a consulting business in the energy sector.
John sees growing opportunities for business growth between Romania and Canada partly as a result of the recently signed CETA agreement but also due to the growing number of Romanians in Canada who are interested in maintaining and developing business ties with their homeland. CBEX offers an excellent vehicle for promoting networking and creating new links between Canada and Romania.
Rares Geapana
Rares GeapanaVice-President
Rares is a Canadian national born in Romania which has split his life between the two countries. With studies completed on both sides of the ocean, he has gained valuable knowledge about cultural differences with an impact in both business and personal life.

The opportunity to join CBEX was one which fit perfectly with his views on bridging the gap between the two and his ideas regarding increasing investment flow into Eastern Europe through a country which has shown great potential for growth since joining the European Union in 2007.

Aura Iordan
Aura IordanExecutive Director
Aura Iordan is Executive Director of CBEX (Romania Canada Business Association), where she is responsible for developing the Chamber’s community, strengthening Canada–Romania business relations, and creating strategic partnerships between companies, institutions and business leaders from both countries.

With more than 25 years of executive experience in media, business development and strategic partnerships, Aura has held senior leadership positions within leading organizations, including ProTV, WAN-IFRA, Media Pro, Romania Libera, Profit.ro TV and Medika TV. Throughout her career, she has been involved in revenue growth, business transformation, international partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and the development of new business ventures.

Her international experience includes collaboration with corporations, business associations, media groups and educational institutions. She has completed executive education programs at Harvard and Stanford and holds an MBA.

At CBEX, Aura focuses on expanding the Chamber’s membership base, developing high-impact business initiatives and creating opportunities for collaboration between the Canadian and Romanian business communities.

Her professional interests include business growth, strategic partnerships, innovation, education, international business development and ecosystem building.

Victor Constantinescu
Victor ConstantinescuVice-President
Victor is a partner based in Bucharest and head of real estate for the SEE region at Kinstellar. Kinstellar is the leading law firm in Central and Eastern Europe, with offices in 10 countries and over 200 lawyers. He represents institutional investors and funds and developers in all classes of real estate, with a particular specialty in joint ventures, purchase- and sale-side mandates in Romania and the wider region. He has years of experience organizing and leading complex transactions to meet required objectives and deadlines.

He advises a number of Canadian clients and works with a number of Canadian law firms on their projects in the region (real estate and other sectors). Born and raised in Canada, a Canadian citizen and graduate of McGill University’s Faculty of Law, he is a native English speaker and regularly travels to Canada.

Victor has been ranked for several years as a Band 1 lawyer in the Romanian real estate sector by the leading international legal directories Chambers, Legal 500 and other benchmark publications. In recent editions, clients recommend him as “an outstanding practitioner for his commercially-oriented approach“, as well as for “his commercial and precise advice, flexibility and international experience”. He is further described as “experienced, active and well connected’, with clients appreciating the “very easy communication” with him.

Adina Stefanescu
Adina StefanescuMember
With a remarkable career spanning over two decades in the private sector, Adina embarked on her professional journey in Romania back in 1996. Since then, she has been instrumental in representing Canadian companies in both Romania and the wider Central Eastern European region.

Throughout her illustrious career, Adina has garnered extensive experience in implementing projects for Canadian partners, particularly in the fields of medical and security. Her expertise in these areas has allowed her to successfully navigate the intricacies of project management, ensuring the seamless execution and realization of objectives.

In 2004, Adina ventured into entrepreneurship and established her own company, thereby showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit and determination to contribute to the business landscape. Her endeavors have not been confined solely to Romania; Adina’s proactive involvement extends to other countries in the region, including Bulgaria and Poland. By engaging in diverse business fields across multiple nations, Adina has demonstrated her versatility and ability to adapt to different environments.

Academically, Adina holds a degree in Chemistry Engineering, which has undoubtedly equipped her with a strong scientific foundation and analytical mindset. Additionally, she has pursued post-university studies in Communication and Journalism, further enhancing her skill set and enabling her to effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders across various platforms.