About Us

Who We Are

Romania Connect is a bilateral business platform dedicated to strengthening economic cooperation between Romania and Austria. We connect decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and institutional stakeholders to enable meaningful dialogue, informed decisions, and cross-border growth.

What We Do

  • Facilitate executive-level networking between Romanian and Austrian companies

  • Deliver curated business intelligence relevant for strategic and operational decisions

  • Create trusted environments for partnerships, collaboration, and deal facilitation

Mission

Our mission is to empower Romanian businesses to successfully enter, navigate and grow in the Austrian ecosystem by providing trusted connections, practical knowledge and hands‑on support.

Vision

Our vision is a thriving cross-border business community where Romanian companies are natural partners in the Austrian economy and opportunities flow seamlessly between the two markets.

Why Romania Connect

  • Practical expertise – deep understanding of the Austrian ecosystem

  • We combine on-the-ground expertise in both markets with curated, high‑value introductions

  • Results-driven – focused on partnerships, investments, and execution, not rhetoric

Our Team

Radu Stoica

Seasoned CEO with a strong CFO & COO foundation, Radu brings over 20 years of leadership across Retail, Transformation, and Digitalization in CEE and DACH. He specializes in building profitable, scalable, and culturally integrated organizations through strategic clarity and disciplined execution.

Executive Chairman

Dr. Victor Ioane

CEO of Salesianer Group, Dr. Ioane leads international growth, strategic investments, and M&A across Central and Eastern Europe. A recognized bridge-builder between Austria and Romania, he combines corporate leadership with entrepreneurship and active engagement in bilateral economic cooperation.

Deputy Executive Chairman

Ramona Bordea

Member of the Board

AI strategist and advocate for ethical, human-centered technology, Ramona leads AI Strategy at AverisAI. With deep experience in digital transformation and product leadership, she focuses on using AI to unlock human potential, support fair decision-making, and drive sustainable business impact.

Member of the Board

Sergiu Ardelean

Entrepreneur and visionary in augmented reality, Sergiu founded and scaled Artivive into a global platform empowering over 650,000 creatives in 190 countries. With successful exits and collaborations with world-class institutions, he operates at the intersection of creativity, technology, and global entrepreneurship.

Member of the Board

Cristian Codrea

Senior executive and board member with extensive experience leading and governing complex organizations across multiple European markets. With a background spanning retail and the energy sector, Cristian is recognized for fostering strong stakeholder collaboration and driving sustainable, long-term value creation.

What Truly Sets Us Apart

People-First Approach

We work at eye level with founders, executives, and decision-makers. Every collaboration starts with trust, clarity, and a deep understanding of people behind the business.

Long-Term RO–AT Commitment

We don’t facilitate one-off introductions. We build durable Romanian–Austrian partnerships that grow through shared strategy, mutual confidence, and long-term value creation.

Proven Structure, Pragmatic Execution

RomaniaConnect combines structured processes with hands-on flexibility. We bring clarity where structure is needed — and adaptability where real business demands it.

Bilateral Insight, Local Presence

With deep roots in both Romania and Austria, we understand markets, cultures, and realities on both sides. This dual perspective turns potential into executable opportunity.