Join the 5th GALA by ARIR on the occasion of our 5-year anniversary, during which we have promoted excellence in Investor Relations and contributed to the development of the capital markets.
This edition of the GALA by ARIR is a milestone in our journey. Five remarkable years since ARIR's inception, and we're just getting started. This night isn't just about celebrating the past; it's about embracing a future enriched by the capital market's vibrancy.
Step into a realm where tradition meets innovation.
Join us at the 5th GALA by ARIR – an emblem of our commitment to refining the art of Investor Relations and driving capital markets towards boundless horizons.
GALA by ARIR 2023 – 5 years of excellence in Investor Relations
WE CONTINUE THE TRADITION AND BRING INNOVATION EACH YEAR FOR THE CAPITAL MARKET
Awards Ceremony
7 categories awards
Best CEO, Best CFO, Best IRO, Best Company in IR, Best Company in IR – Retail Choice, Best Sustainability Report, Best Board Design
Special award offered by Bucharest Stock Exchange
Networking Cocktail
A truly meaningful opportunity to network with peers and have dialogue around current market challenges and best practices.
Awards Categories
By a specialized Jury
Self-Entry Category
Criteria defined by a Group of specialists in the field, available here. Voluntary submissions of the listed companies.
Deadline for submission: 31.10.2023
Best Sustainability Report
Best Board Design Award
Voted by global institutional investors
In partnership with
Methodology
Institutional investor annually manages a survey for buy-side and sell-side in order to evaluate IR practices of listed companies.
BEST CEO
BEST CFO
BEST IRO
BEST COMPANY IN IR
VOTE now
In partnership with media partners, vote open on ARIR website
Methodology
Retail investors are asked to evaluate the communication with the listed companies, the openness, transparency and the quality of the information receive.
BEST COMPANY IN IR
- For Main Market
Vote until October 31, 2023
- For AeRO Market
Vote until October 31, 2023
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS
BEST SUSTAINABILITY Report 2023
Rising Star in ESG Communication 2023
Banca Transilvania
BEST CEO for IR 2023
Christina Verchere – OMV Petrom
Călin Ionescu – Sphera Franchise Group
BEST CFO 2023
Valentin Budeș Sphera Franchise Group
Alina Popa – OMV Petrom
BEST COMPANY in IR 2023
BEST IRO 2023
Zuzanna Kurek – IRO Sphera Franchise Group
Marius Dan – Deputy General Manager, Corporate Strategy, Fondul Proprietatea
Best Company in IR -public choice Main Market
Best Company in IR -public choice AeRO
Recognition for Successful Listing BVB
Hidroelectrica
Best Board Design Award
Patria Bank
GALA by ARIR 2023 SPEAKERS
Daniela Șerban
ARIR President
About Daniela Șerban
Is an economist with over 16 years of experience in Capital Markets, at the Bucharest Stock Exchange, in media, at The Money Channel, and in advisory. She initiated and has driven the project to set up the Romanian Investor Relations Association (ARIR) and she is currently ARIR’s President. She launched VERTIK Group, which includes a consultancy company, a think tank and an investment vehicle. Daniela was Director of Investor Relations and Public Relations at the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) between 2015-2017 and has held various other positions within BVB since 2010. During her term, Biznis Polska awarded BVB for the Best IR Department in CEE in September 2017. As IR professional, Daniela met institutional investors and was involved in organizing events in London, New York, Tokyo, Warsaw, Prague, and Budapest. She is currently a Ph.D. student in Finance, at the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies.
Ștefan-Radu Oprea
MINISTER OF ECONOMY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND TOURISM
About Ștefan-Radu Oprea
Ștefan-Radu Oprea is the Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism since June 2023. He is a person with extensive experience in politics and business. He previously held the position of Minister for Business Environment, Trade, and Entrepreneurship from January 2018 to October 2019, and he is a Member of the Romanian Senate since 2012. In addition, he is the spokesperson of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) since 2010 and held the position of Vice President of the Senate from December 2020 to August 2021. He graduated from the Petroleum-Gas University in Ploiești.
Tatyana Panova
Head of the Capital Markets Union Unit in DG FISMA
About Tatyana Panova
Tatyana Panova is the Head of the Capital Markets Union Unit in DG FISMA. Prior to this, Tatyana headed another unit in DG FISMA and served in the private office of Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis where she was responsible for Capital Markets Union, securities markets, asset management, insurance, free movement of capital and competition. Before joining the Cabinet, Tatyana was a Deputy Head of the Securities Unit in DG FISMA. In her previous jobs, Tatyana coordinated the preparation of ECOFIN, COREPER II and Economic and Financial Committee in DG MARKT and managed aviation anti-trust cases in DG COMP. Tatyana is a trained economist with specialisation in financial services.
Oskar Yasar
Managing Partner - Broome Yasar
About Oskar Yasar
Oskar is regarded as the global leader in executive recruitment in investor relations and corporate communications. With nearly 30 years’ experience at the coal face of the industry, he has helped appoint more than 500 senior investor relations and corporate communications professionals globally. Broome Yasar is now the go-to search company for senior IR and corporate affairs leadership roles globally.
Oskar is also a passionate advocate for the role of investor relations and the future of the profession. As well as being the author of the ground-breaking, ‘The Global IR Revolution Study’, he is the author of two other studies, ‘From Investor Relations to Business Leadership – The pathway to CEO’, and ‘Key Building Blocks to becoming a standout IRO’, which showcases the significant transformation in the reputation of IR. He is also the author of the soon-to-be published book, ‘Stand Out or Stand Aside, the power of personal branding in the reputation industries.’
Prior to moving into headhunting, Oskar worked in IR advisory for Citigate Dewe Rogerson, at the time the world’s leading financial PR and IR consultancy, helping some of the world’s largest companies on their IR and corporate affairs strategies. For further information go to: www.broomeyasar.com or for further reading go to www.broomeyasar.com/insights
Adrian Tănase
CEO BUCHAREST STOCK EXCHANGE
About Adrian Tănase
Is currently the CEO of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, a position he has occupied since January 2018 and has a career of over 20 years in equity portfolio management. Prior to taking up this position, Adrian was the Chief Investment Officer for 5 years at NN Pensii, the largest Romanian private pension fund, and CEO at ING Asset Management, Bucharest Branch for 2 years. He is a member of the CFA Institute since 2009.
Mihai Precup
PRESIDENT OF THE AGENCY FOR MONITORING AND EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
About Mihai Precup
Is a partner and member of the investment committee of a private equity fund with branches in Luxembourg and Bucharest. For 5 years, he was professor at the Sorbonne University in Paris where he taught a course in Monetary Policy and a course in private equity. Mihai Precup graduated from a private equity doctoral program that was co-sponsored by the University of Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne and the University of Timișoara. Furthermore, Mihai Precup graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest and a master’s degree in financial engineering from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne. For several years, he was an advisor to the Vice President of the European Investment Bank, his responsibilities being related to South East Europe (Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania and FYROM). Mihai Precup has extensive connections with the financial and business world at EU level and beyond and is passionate about Romania’s long-term development.
Radu Hanga
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF BUCHAREST STOCK EXCHANGE
About Radu Hanga
Is the Chairman of the Board of Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) since 2020. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial markets, holding several positions on the Boards of Directors of listed companies and being the 2015 and 2020 President of the Association of Asset Managers in Romania.
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5th edition of GALA by ARIR – 5 years of excellence in Investor Relations
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