I am a Bucharest-based CEO with a strong track record of high-performance and deep knowledge of the payment industry and Fintech space. Since 2009, I have worked for ZebraPay/SelfPay, a ground breaking independent payment processing company. Joining the company in the early days of its inception, I was initially appointed as Business Development Manager, and achieved great success, including building a strong franchise network and negotiating agreements with suppliers and partners. This led to promotion to the role of CEO in 2011. ZebraPay/SelfPay has gone from strength to strength under my leadership; notably developing its own cutting-edge software platform, which has become one of the main assets of the company. During my tenure, the business has experienced a large increase of 998%, leading to #6 regional ranking in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 in Central Europe and recognition as the fastest growing Romanian technology (2011-2014).Accustomed to taking top-level accountability for business performance and growth, I excel at identifying and maximizing opportunities whilst managing risks and vulnerabilities. Critical thinking is a major personal strength and I am willing to challenge the status quo in support of business goals. I am experienced at leading on all aspects of business operations; including procurement, supplier/partner negotiations and business development. Key to my success is my strong financial and legal acumen. I lead with a highly credible and engaging leadership style that extracts maximum effort.