A new networking season starts in Bucharest

May 02, 2024

Spring Hub Reunion

Springtime has inspired our Romanian Hub Manager Stefan Popescu to organize a networking event for our Romanian WU Executive Club Community on April 10th 2024. The Spring Hub reunion took place at Boiler@The Muse in Bucharest and drew in around 75 alumni and students eager to form new connections and strengthen existing ones.

A new networking season starts in Bucharest - Boiler@The Muse

Stefan Popescu opened the evening with welcoming the community calling for representatives of the different graduations years to come to the front and share their motivation for attending the event. Reconnecting with the community was the main driver as can be expected in such a close-knit alumni community such as the Romanian one!

Our WU Executive Academy Hub Manager in Bucharest Stefan Popescu opening the Spring Reunion 2024.
Our WU Executive Academy Hub Manager in Bucharest Stefan Popescu opening the Spring Reunion 2024.

Razvan Gabriel Popa, Executive Director of Alusystem and Founder of the Boiler Coffee Shop chain, an Executive MBA Bucharest Alumnus himself, also welcomed the attendants briefly introducing the history of Boiler Coffee shop.

Razvan Gabriel Popa, Executive Director of Alusystem and Founder of the Boiler Coffee Shop chain, an Executive MBA Bucharest Alumnus
Razvan Gabriel Popa, Executive Director of Alusystem and Founder of the Boiler Coffee Shop chain, an Executive MBA Bucharest Alumnus

The WU EA Female Leaders Network has a Hub in Romania servicing the female members of our WU Executive Club. Smaranda Streanga and Luminita Zamfir encouraged all female alumni in Romania to approach them and presented several activities the Hub plans to implement to bring the strong female leaders of the Romanian WU Executive Club Community together because following the WU EA FLN motte: ‘Together we are stronger’.

WU EA Female Leaders Network Hub Romania Relaunch: Hub Managers Smaranda Streanga and Luminita Zamfir presenting their planned activities for the upcoming months.
WU EA Female Leaders Network Hub Romania Relaunch: Hub Managers Smaranda Streanga and Luminita Zamfir presenting their planned activities for the upcoming months.

Keynote Speaker Iancu Guda gave an interesting presentation on 'How will this year land? Populism or real reform measures - macro indicators and status of the economy’. Iancu is a well-known economic experts with regular shows on Romanian TV and a successful author. He provided abundant insights into the performance of the Romanian economy.

Keynote Speaker Iancu Guda
Keynote Speaker Iancu Guda

After Iancus presentation, everyone was busy networking and enjoying a delicious buffet dinner. The excitement to meet old friends and make new ones was palpable, and everyone present was invited to enjoy Negroni and a Johnny Walker Blue Label tastings in addition to a dedicated Red Bull bar. Thanks to all sponsors involved in this event.  

A group picture of the event

It was a fantastic evening with lots of laughter and interesting conversations! The Community Engagement Team wants to thank Stefan Popescu for all the efforts taken to put this evening together! Thanks also to the WU EA FLN Hub Romania team for presenting their upcoming activities and Adriana Codruta Georgescu, our Program Manager for the Executive MBA Bucharest, for her support in bringing the community together.

Find more pictures of the Spring Reunion on WU EA Connect.

Our Hub Managers regularly organize events for the members of the WU Executive Club! Learn more about our Hubs and get in touch with our Hub Managers who are always ready to support our community with their regional networks and expertise.

Stay up to date with all our events on our Event Board on WU EA Connect.

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