General Secretary Director CEE & Ukraine | Regional General Counsel | Corporate Affairs Director
Danone
Romania
GC Elite Leader Romania 2026
Regional Corporate Affairs and Legal executive with 20+ years of leadership experience in highly regulated, multinational environments, spanning Food & Beverages, Pharma, Fintech, Financial Services, Telecommunications and Real Estate.
Currently General Secretary Director for Central & Eastern Europe & Ukraine at Danone, acting as Regional General Counsel, Corporate Affairs Leader and Crisis Manager, and a trusted advisor to Boards, General Managers and CODI. My scope covers Legal, Compliance & Regulatory, Corporate Governance, Public Affairs & Communications, Sustainability and Enterprise Risk Management across multiple markets.
I operate at the intersection of strategy, governance, regulation and reputation, enabling sustainable growth while protecting license to operate, brands and enterprise value. My experience includes M&A, joint ventures, complex licensing, regulatory advocacy, crisis management and organisational transformation.
Previously held senior leadership roles with Danone, Pfizer, Nobel Group and Colgate‑Palmolive, with extensive exposure to cross‑border operations and Board‑level decision‑making.