Monika Romenska
Monika Romenska has held senior positions in public administration, Local authorities’ and Industry organizations in Bulgaria. Since 2014, Ms Romenska is Regulatory & Public Affairs Manager at the Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA) based in Brussels, which acts as the authoritative voice and common policy platform representing the interests of all its 27 member packaging recovery and recycling organizations founded and run by or on behalf of obliged industry. She has extensive experience in local and regional self-government, sustainable development, incl. waste management (with a focus on packaging), regional development, communications and project management.
Francesco Lembo
Francesco Lembo is Deputy Secretary General at ACR+, overseeing programs and projects, and ensuring that strategic plans and realistic objectives are in place and monitored. Francesco has 15 years of experience in in aiding local authorities with environmental service planning and supporting public administrations, SMEs, employers' associations, NGOs and universities in the design and management of international programs on lifelong learning and sustainable development. Currently Coordination Group member of the EU Circular Economy Stakeholders Platform and Committee of Regions technical expert for opinions on sustainable textiles and role of cities and regions towards circular economy transition. He has been advocating for the active involvement of citizens in the development of local and EU policies and the dissemination of inclusive educational models, in cooperation with Italian NGOS and in the framework of European Commission raising awareness campaigns. He worked with the Italian Ministry of Education, and Confindustria, designing training programs focused on sustainable development and social inclusion. He wrote about inclusive pedagogy and recognition of prior learnings, circular economy education. Francesco has a Bachelor in contemporary history, and then followed MA studies in Lifelong Learning Sciences at Bologna University
Marinela Drăcea
President of CIROM – Employers’ Association of the Cement Industry and Other Mineral Construction Products in Romania
Marinela Dracea graduated from Traian Vuia Polytechnic Institute, Timisoara, Faculty of Chemical Technology in 1991. With over 30 years of experience in the cement and lime industry, both in operational activities and in the field of environmental protection, she has been directly involved in implementing environmental policies in cement and lime plants, as well as an active participant in the dialogue with stakeholders on issues related to air protection, water, climate change, waste management, renewable energies, products, etc. In 2005, she joined the CIROM team, holding the position of technical director and later executive director. Since 2021, she has been the President of CIROM, representing the interests of the cement industry and other construction products both nationally and at the European level, being a member of CEMBUREAU - the European Cement Association.
Stefanie Siebert
Stefanie Siebert is Executive Director of the European Compost Network ECN e.V. (since 2011) and responsible for the management of ECN and for developing and implementing the ECN strategy and policies. She coordinates the ECN’s representation and lobbying activities on European Level. She is representing ECN in several expert groups of the EU Commission, like the Expert Group on Fertilising Products and the Industry Emission Directive Forum. Stefanie is member of the Technical Committee on Soil Improver and Growing Media of the European Standardisation Body (CEN). As ECN’s Quality Manager she is responsible for managing the ECN-Quality Assurance Scheme and author of the ECNs Quality Assurance Handbook. Stefanie is soil scientist and has a PhD degree in natural science. Since 2000 she is working in the biological waste management sector. She was technical officer of the German Humus and Substrate Industry (VHE), Quality manager and European policy adviser of the German Quality Assurance Organisation (BGK).
Marius Nistorescu
Marius Nistorescu holds a Bachelor’s Degree, a Master’s Degree and a PhD in Ecology. His professional experience in the environmental consultancy field began in 1999, and soon after that, in 2000, he founded EPC Consultanță de mediu with four other colleagues. During his PhD studies, Marius was only a collaborator of the business. In 2006, he returned to EPC, becoming the General Manager of the company. Marius’s core competencies revolve around ecology and ecological reconstruction, with a focus on Environmental Impact Assessment, Appropriate Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment. In addition to the desire to continuously improve the technical and scientific quality of the company’s services, provided by a dedicated team of professionals, Marius is also involved in launching an initiative meant to gather environmental consultants who wish to carry out their work according to the Codes of Good Practice.
Florin Răducu Lăzăroiu
Florin Raducu Lazaroiu holds the position of General Director of the Romaqua Group SA companies, the largest producer of beverages in Romania and President of the employers' organization of mineral water bottlers in Romania, APEMIN.
At the European level, he is a member of the NMWE board (the European association of mineral water bottlers), intimately familiar with the economic and environmental reality of the national and European mineral water bottling industry.
Florin Raducu Lazaroiu graduated in Machine Construction Technology at the Technical University of Timisoara.
He has over 30 years of experience in the beverage industry, having been in charge of the Romaqua Group SA companies since its foundation.
He actively participated in the dialogue with stakeholders on issues related to waste management, renewable energies, environmental protection.
Cristian Moldovan
Cristian Moldovan is Packaging Recovery Manager at Coca-Cola HBC Romania. Dedicated professional with several years of experience in the fields of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs and Sustainability with great emphasis on circular economy, packaging & packaging waste and Deposit Return-System implementation. Demonstrated success of working in the FMCG & business association sector but with experience also in public Government roles.
Very close to academia with a clear inclination towards international relation & political studies and sociology. Graduated International Relations and European Studies at "G.E Palade" University of Targu-Mures; Journalism and Communication at "Babes- Bolay" University of Cluj-Napoca; and Romanian Language and Literaturare - English Language and Literature at "G.E. Palade" University of Targu-Mures. Holds a Masters Degree in Security Studies from University of Bucharest. Also, holding a PhD in political sociology at University of Bucharest and published a book - The European path of Italy, from Europeanism to Euroscepticism (more details here: shorturl.at/mnU48) along with other academic articles.
Emmanuel Morel
Emmanuel Morel is Senior Environment Expert at European Investment Bank.
Mr. Morel has more than 25 year's professional experience on institutional strengthening and capacity development of public sector, especially in environment.He has been involved as expert in Public Procurement (Services, works, supply and PPP contracts), fund raise, and contract management (FIDIC or equivalent, PPP, services...) and water management in Romania, Bulgaria, England, France and Egypt.
Mr. Morel also supported public authorities in the preparation of Application for funds and the implementation of water and wastewater projects participating in the reorganisation of public services and he prepared more than 30 trainings and trained more than 500 staffs from local and central authorities.
Raluca Mocanu
Raluca Mocanu, Sustainability Leader at IKEA Romania, is an alumnus of the Politehnica University of Bucharest. Boasting a decade of expertise in sustainability, her focus has primarily been on environmental reporting, particularly in the realm of extended producer responsibility. This involves ensuring compliance with environmental laws related to waste, emissions, and wastewater. Since 2020, she has also been at the helm of the company's non-financial reporting. In her role, Raluca is dedicated to fostering an understanding of sustainability among her peers. She achieves this through specialized courses and organizing sustainability tours for external partners and NGOs. "It's heartening to witness a growing interest in this field," she remarks. "Sustainability transcends workplace activities; it encompasses how we act at home, interact with nature, and engage with our communities."
Relu Fenechiu
Mr. Relu Fenechiu is COO at Next Generation Technologies S.R.L. starting 2019.
He graduated from the Gh. Asachi Technical University, Iași, Faculty of Mechanics and has a Master's degree in Marketing and a Master's degree in "Economics and Environmental Management", also a PhD degree in Management.
Between 1990 and 2004, he held the position of General Manager of the group of companies "FENE GRUP SA" Iași.
Starting from 2004 and until 2014, he was a Member of Parliament and he held several positions within the Parliamentary Commissions, as well as within the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Between 2012 and 2013, he held the position of Minister of Transport in the Government of Romania.Between 2014 and 2019, he was Managing Partner at IBC – Integra Business Consulting S.R.L..
Alexandru Nicola
Alexandru Nicola is the Sales Director of Renovatio e-charge, the largest network of electric charging stations in Romania. With over 16 years of experience in sales in the automotive and financial services markets, he joined Renovatio team from the very beginning, actively contributing to the development of the e-charge network. Alexandru retains a profound understanding of the electric vehicle market and the essential strategies for promoting the adoption of e-mobility.
As the Sales Director of the company, he oversees both the team's efforts to identify and exploit new opportunities for expanding the e-charge network and also dedicates his resources and energy to building and maintaining strong relationships with our partners and customers, actively contributing to a greener future and an emission-free mobility, accessible on a large scale in Romania and the region.
Cornel Eftenoiu
Cornel Eftenoiu is a specialist in renewable energies, with extensive experience in the field of photovoltaic panels and energy storage solutions. With a solid background in engineering and a passion for sustainable technology, Cornel has dedicated himself to the development and implementation of efficient and green energy solutions.DARCOM ENERGY SOLUTIONS is one of the leading consulting and execution organizations for on-grid, off-grid and hybrid PV system solutions.
With a firm commitment to sustainable business practices for the fastest possible transition to a green future from an energy point of view, Darcom Energy is recognized as a promoter of excellence through the solutions created but also through specialist education actions, having the largest center of Victron Energy training in Central and Eastern Europe.
Florin Văduva
Florin Văduva is the Executive Director of the Romanian Compost Association (ARC) and is responsible for the association's management, strategy development and implementation. He is also a founding member of the association and a member of the Board of Directors. He also held the position of vice president of the ARC. Through the positions held at the organizational level, he was involved in elaborating the draft law for the management of biodegradable waste. He participated in numerous debates and working groups in which the need for the elaboration and adoption of the technical rules for Law 181/2020 was highlighted. He has experience in quality management and is involved in the quality assessment and certification process. He is an evaluator member within the Romanian Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ARACIS), ANACEC – Republic of Moldova and Higher Education Quality Agency Latvia. He was the secretary of the economic commission within ARACIS.
He has a Ph.D. in management, is an associate professor, and has held the positions of vice dean, dean, and member of the university senate. He has written eight books and 48 research articles.
Hentiu Ioan-Corneliu
Hentiu Ioan-Corneliu graduated from the Technical University of Construction in Bucharest, and has a Master's degree in Industrial Hydraulics Installations, he is with INOVECO since 2007. He was Manager of the Special Works Department, Project Manager for several Solid Waste Management Centre and now is manager at the Technologies for Agriculture and Environment Department and International Waste Expert.
From his position Mr. Hentiu oversees activities in the waste management of the company and also has actions in business development and finding new green technologies in treatment of the waste.
Gabriel Moiceanu
Gabriel Moiceanu is President of the Federation of Intercommunity Development Associations (FADI) and Executive Director of the Intercommunity Development Association Servsal Argeș. Mr. Moiceanu has over 30 years of experience in the field of public services and 15 years in integrated waste management.
Together with FADI members, he was actively involved in promoting the interests of Intercommunity Development Associations that represent over 2900 territorial administrative units, as well as in the development of integrated waste management systems at the county level. FADI, as a professional association, was and it is an active partner for central and local authorities, being present in working groups whose activity resulted in proposals to improve waste legislation. The experience exchange and best practices took place in more than 35 conferences and public events related to municipal waste management, as well as in the 7 working groups organized within the federation.
"I hope that the forum will provide the perfect platform for communication at a professional level, both with specialists from Romania and from other countries."