UniCredit Bank Romania has recently announced a significant leadership change that will shape the future of the organization. Mihaela Lupu, currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer for Central and Eastern Europe (CE&EE) within the UniCredit Group, is set to become the new CEO and President of UniCredit Bank in Romania, commencing her role on October 16, 2023. This appointment has been officially approved by the National Bank of Romania.
With a remarkable career spanning 25 years within UniCredit, Mihaela Lupu’s journey began in August 1998 at HVB Bank Romania S.A. as a Financial Analyst. Her dedication and expertise led her to assume the role of Coordinator of the Financial Control Department in 2004.
In 2007, Mihaela was promoted to the position of Head of the Financial Control Department at UniCredit Țiriac Bank, and in 2010, she became the Director of Planning and Control. Her leadership qualities and accumulated experience in these roles paved the way for her appointment as CFO and a member of the Board of Directors at UniCredit Bank in Romania in 2013. Since 2017, Mihaela Lupu has embraced new challenges within the Group, successively taking on the roles of Head of Group Planning, Capital Management & Strategic ALM and, from 2021 until the present, serving as the CFO for Central and Eastern Europe (CE&EE).
In her statement regarding the new role, Mihaela Lupu expressed both honor and joy at returning to UniCredit Bank in Romania, alongside the team with which she has been associated for many years. She also acknowledged the immense responsibility that comes with this appointment. She emphasized the bank’s commitment to being a strong partner in the communities it serves, actively contributing to Romania’s economy, and being a driving force for the UniCredit Group’s growth. Mihaela Lupu concluded her statement by reaffirming their mission to continually improve, provide tailored products and services to their customers, and be the bank that shapes the future of both Europe and Romania.
This appointment marks an important milestone for UniCredit Bank Romania, and Mihaela Lupu’s extensive experience within the organization positions her well to lead the bank into a prosperous future. Her dedication to excellence and her vision for the bank’s role in the Romanian economy will undoubtedly have a significant impact on its success in the years to come.
