Alexandra Cristina Popa

Alexandra Cristina Popa has a diverse work experience in the finance and investment industry. Alexandra Cristina currently serves as the Managing Director and Head of Advisory at UniCredit Bank Romania since 2019. In 2021, they took on the role of Member of the Investment Committee at NESsT, a charity that invests in social enterprises. Alexandra is also a Leadership and Career Coach at alexandrapopa.coach.com, where they help individuals achieve their personal and professional goals. Previously, they held positions such as Director at BT Capital Partners, an Oaklins Member Firm, Head of Investment Banking Department, and Investment Professional at Abris Capital Partners. Alexandra Cristina has also worked at Alpha Bank, Societe Generale Investment Banking, and held various non-executive board member roles.

Alexandra Cristina Popa's education history is as follows:

- In 2000 to 2004, they pursued a BA in Finance, Insurance, Banking, and Stock Exchange at Academia de Studii Economice din București.

- During the same period, they also earned a BA in Marketing from Universitatea "Valahia" din Targoviste.

- In 2003 to 2004, they obtained a Maitrise degree in Banking and Finance from Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC).

- From 2004 to 2005, they pursued an MSc degree in Strategy and Financial Engineering at Paris-Sud University (Paris XI).

- In 2008, they attended training in Complex LBO Modelling & Enhancements at the New York Institute of Finance.

- In 2020, they completed an Executive Education program in the Inspirational Leadership Program from IMD.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Alexandra has also obtained multiple certifications. These include:

- Coaching game from Points of You® in 2024.

- Career Coaching Certification from CareerShift.ro in 2023.

- Scotwork - Abilități avansate de negociere from Scotwork Romania in 2021.

- Yoga Instructor Certification - Level I from Yoga Academy Romania in 2020.

- Consilier de dezvoltare personala from Ministerul Educației Naționale in 2017.

- Certified Executive Coach from Center for Executive Coaching in 2016.

- Situational Leadership II from The Ken Blanchard Companies in 2016.

- Corporate Governance Board Leadership from World Bank Group in 2016.

- Effective Communication, personal Impact communication skills in business from Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2015.

- Private Equity - Negotiation and Investment Structuring from Ascentium Associates in 2014.

- Advance Negotiation Issues in Financial Covenants from Redcliffe Training in 2014.

- Applied Behavior Analyst from Paul Ekman Group (PEG) in 2014.

- Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) from Ministerul Educației Naționale in 2009.