Stelian Vezentan

finance leader with functional oversight of subsidiary finance teams in a matrix model (subsidiary CFOs report operationally to subsidiary CEOs and functionally to the Group CFO), across 6 entities (3 core). scope includes accounting, FP&A, tax, ESG reporting and procurement; overall finance community across the group 50+. • led the group IPO readiness and execution process end-to-end (equity story, investor materials, prospectus ownership and process coordination) through to completion. • heavily involved in capital structure topics and external stakeholders: investor and lender communications, covenant management, and financing negotiations and contract discussions; previously supervised by the FSA (Romania) in connection with listed bonds (reimbursed in 2026). • redesigned the reporting pack and reporting process, strengthened audit interactions, accelerated close, and improved governance cadence and board decision materials. • built and implemented a group risk framework from the ground up (risk visibility, structure and decision support) and strengthened board-level communication on risk vs performance trade-offs. • scale (consolidated): >€800m total assets; >€300m revenue; >€20m profit before tax.

independent advisory work focused on financial reporting, risk, and financing-related topics, undertaken on a selective basis.

Executive Director (formerly Senior Manager) – Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) led and grew the FAAS team (assistants to senior managers), delivering CFO-facing accounting advisory work across financial services (banks and insurers), oil and gas (major operators in Romania), and telecom/IT service providers. engagements covered IFRS implementation and complex technical accounting, finance process redesign, financial risk management and hedging, and M&A accounting support. owned key client relationships and commercial outcomes (sales and margin), contributed to practice strategy and capability build, and drove people development and engagement across the team.

Manager in Financial Services (audit and advisory). member of the CEE Accounting Consulting Services group, specialising in IFRS financial instruments and risk management, including hedge accounting and financial reporting topics. supported banks/insurers on complex accounting positions and implementation work.

Manager in financial accounting advisory (financial services). delivered IFRS transition and reporting advisory for Romanian banking institutions, including implementation support and accounting positions.

Audit and advisory work in financial services. covered IFRS financial statements, accounting treatment of financial investments/instruments, and valuation-related work; contributed to advisory and modelling engagements alongside audit delivery.