Business Forum
| 9 October, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Mercedes-Benz Romania names new CEO
Kai-Uwe Trillenberg will take the helm at Mercedes-Benz Romania, replacing Natalie Thompson.
Kai-Uwe Trillenberg will take the helm at Mercedes-Benz Romania, replacing Natalie Thompson.
The Metaminds-Trencadis Corp Association has secured a framework agreement to provide internal cloud TIC solutions and products for Romania's Governmental Cloud project.
HVAC industry player Groupe Atlantic has named Florent Blain as the new Plant Manager for its factory in Ploiești.
The Romanian mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded 216 transactions in the first nine months (9M) of 2025, an 8.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
István Sárkány has accepted his mandate as a member of the Board of Nominees of Fondul Proprietatea, effective October 3.
The seasonally adjusted retail trade volume remained stable across the EU, with a modest 0.1% increase in the euro area compared to July 2025, according to Eurostat.
IGEL, a global provider of endpoint security, has announced the opening of a new R&D Centre of Excellence in Bucharest.
Camelia Ene has resigned from her position as CEO of ROCA Industry, with her final day in the role set for the end of October.
The artificial intelligence sector is rapidly reshaping the labour market in Romania, creating both opportunities and challenges for businesses and professionals.
Dan Lăzărescu has been named the new General Manager of Robert Bosch Romania. and the representative of the Bosch Group, effective from October 2025.
Vodafone Romania has completed the acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications.
Private healthcare provider MedLife has expanded its national presence with the inauguration of a multidisciplinary clinic in Pitești, of around €3.1 million.
CN Aeroporturi București (CNAB) has received a certificate from the Airports Council International (ACI) confirming the reaccreditation of 'Henri Coandă' International Airport.
Romania's video game development industry recorded a turnover of €343.16 million last year, an increase of approximately 8% compared to the previous year, finds a report.
Companies entirely owned by women have an average profitability of 12.3%, which is more than two percentage points higher than the general average of 10.2%.
The Competition Council is currently reviewing the acquisition of FrieslandCampina Romania Holding and, indirectly, FrieslandCampina Romania, by Bonafarm Zrt..
The BGS For People Association has donated €15,000 to the Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases in Bucharest.
Confectionery and pastry maker Dulcinella Group is strengthening its development strategy with a new, fully automated factory, backed by a total investment of €10 million.
Depogaz Ploiești, a Romgaz Group company and the largest operator of underground natural gas storage, has announced that it has achieved its gas stock target for the cold season.
ROCA Industry's Board of Directors has elected ROCA Management SRL, represented by Rudolf-Paul Vizental, as its new Chairman for a one-year term, effective until September 2026.
A recent survey conducted by iVox.ro for Ariston has revealed a significant disparity between Romanian homeowners' comfort preferences and their willingness to invest in modern, energy-efficient heating solutions.
Zitec, a Romanian IT and digital transformation group, has announced an approximate 20% increase in turnover for H1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Bucharest and Cluj remain the hubs with the highest salaries, with a net average of RON 6,749 (€1,350) and RON 6,335 (€1,270), respectively, according to an analysis.
The electric vehicle market saw a significant 89% increase in registrations to 1,335 new electric vehicles in August 2025 compared to the same period last year.
Hidroelectrica has signed a contract for €8.7 million in non-reimbursable financing from the Modernisation Fund to implement a battery storage facility at the Porțile de Fier II hydroelectric plant.
Romania's annual inflation rate will increase and remain at higher levels than previously forecast during March-June 2026, according to the minutes from the National Bank of Romania's monetary policy meeting held in early April.
The Vega Ploiești Refinery, operated by Rompetrol Rafinare, has started producing hexane with a minimum purity of 60%, supporting polypropylene production and the food industry.
Romania's job market in Q1 2026 showed a significant imbalance between supply and demand, with applications on OLX Locuri de Muncă rising 10.6% to 2.62 million whilst total job postings dropped 43.1% to 41,221 compared to the same period in 2025.
Energy producer OMV Petrom and RNV Infrastructure have announced that three wind projects in Romania, with a total installed capacity of approximately 300 MW, are entering the execution phase following the final investment decision. The projects hold the necessary permits, with production expected to begin in stages from H1 2027.