Gabriela Hârțescu, Ph.D. has over 20 years of experience in professional training and academic education, with a strong focus on strategic leadership development. She has held various academic, managerial, and board-level positions within major organizations in the field, both in Romania and across Europe:

• Director, Growth and Development Postgraduate Programs, Department of Continuing Education, Romanian-American University
• Dean and Founding Member, Envisia Business School (Envisia Boards of Elite)
• Visiting Fellow, Marketing and Reputation, Henley Business School – University of Reading
• Chair of the Academic Committee, International Association for Sustainable Economy (IASE)

She holds a Ph.D. in Finance, awarded by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE).

Memberships in Professional Organizations/Associations:

• Affiliate Member, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), UK
• Member, Romanian Association of Financial and Banking Analysts (AAFBR)
• Member, Independent Directors Association (AAI)
• Chair, Banking Commission, ICC – Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania (CCIR)

Areas of Interest/Research:

• Corporate Governance
• International Trade
• Academic Education and Professional Development