AMICOM - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Assistant Manager
• Engineer

Bogdan is a specialized engineer in armored military vehicles. He graduated the Military Technical Academy - Faculty of armored vehicles and aircrafts, in 1991. In 2002 he completed a postgraduate course in technical systems management, organized by the Military Technical Academy, and in 2005 completed he qulified in Quality Management Systems. In 2008 he completed a Train the Trainers class, organized by the National Institute of Administration. He also graduated the Faculty of Law and Administration from the University Spiru Haret in Bucharest, Law specialization. He also graduated a Master Program in Criminal Sciences in the same university. Until March 2016, Bogdan was a chief engineer for the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He coordinated the fleet of vehicles and coordinated the maintenance. Bogan also has expertise in the design, analysis, support for draft regulations, (primary legislation). He also has a rich experience in organizing and conducting international procurement procedures, negotiating contracts with suppliers and stock management. Bogdan has medium-level skills in English and Italian. He joined the AMICOM team in December 2016.

Job Titles:

• Chief Operating Officer

Cristian Chivu has a double PhD in Philosophy and Theology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. To prepare his PhD thesis, he followed study cycles at universities in Europe such as Rome Pontifical Institute, University of Munich. He authored a number of theology studies and is a known translator of ancient Greek into Romanian His latest translated books, annotated and commented on were "Mark Eugenikos", Volume I (2010), the world premiere of the original publication, and "Gregory Palamas" Volume II (2013). He writes for "Dilema Veche" cultural magazine and is the acclaimed author of articles such as A cup of wine with Michael Psellos, Eros kills death, Time for Moments, Volens-Nolens, Before you reach God, the Saints will eat you, Sermon about Gregory Palamas in the Youth Park, Marcela's kolyva (La o cupă de vin cu Mihail Psellos, Erosul omoară moartea, Timp pentru clipe, Volens-Nolens, P n' la Dumnezeu te măn ncă sfinții, De vorbă cu Grigorie Palama în parcul Tineretului, Coliva Marcelei). Since January 2012, he joined AMICOM, where he coordinates the Public Affairs and Government Relations department. He performed remarkably in accounts of great success such as Chevron, RMGC, Grup Servicii Petroliere, Electromagnetica and RWEA. Also, given his writer experience, he participates actively in the work of creation and publishing of the company. Cristian is fluent in Greek and English.

Job Titles:

• Executive Director
• Executive Director / Stefana Timilie Junior Public Affairs Advisor

Cristina Marinescu graduated the Faculty of International Economic Relations in 2008 with a degree in international negotiations technique. She worked during faculty in the department of Quality Assurance within Turbomecanica SA company, specialized in construction and maintenance of turbines for helicopters and airplanes. Since 2008 and until 2011 she perfected her skills in sales and public relations as a sales and marketing consultant for a major real estate developer. She joined the team at BusinessMachine in January 2011 and noted in commitments for companies like CRG Nexia, F64 Studio, Swiss Dent, Syscont Audit and Keller Construct. Since 2011 she is working at AMICOM as a Senior Account Manager and was instrumental in projects such as CENTGAS, Electromagnetica, RMGC and NEPI Investments. Since 2013 Cristina coordinates the international activities of AMICOM Consulting & Strategy, including the AMICOM division in Azerbaijan and Belgium. Since 2017, Cristina is the Executive Director of AMICOM Consulting & Strategy.

Job Titles:

• Managing Partner

Mihai is a 42-years old PR strategist and campaign director with 20 years of experience in public relations. In 1998 he graduated from the Bucharest University with a degree in Orthodox Theology and French literature. Mihai has worked at SOFTWIN since 2000, where he supervised all communication activities related to BitDefender since 2001, including mass media relations and information services. Mihai also overseen the preparation of all advertising and marketing materials and he is the author of a number of articles and reviews covering information security in both Romanian and international media. According to a Brand Academy study performed in February 2005, regarding the most wide-spread Romanian brands on the Internet, after four years on the market, the BitDefender brand topped the first position.

Job Titles:

• Senior Public Relations Manager

Mimi graduated the Faculty of Letters in Bucharest, with a degree in Romanian and English language and literature. She has an experience of over 10 years in journalism and over 6 years in Public Relations. First job was with National Newswire "Rompres" (current name "Agerpres"). During the six years spent there as a journalist in the Foreign News Department, she became fluent with the major concepts and tactics of the global economy and geopolitics. Meanwhile, she earned a Master's degree in Advertising and Public Relations conferred by the Faculty of Communication and Public Relations, SNSPA. In 2006, she joined Business Media Group, publisher of the highly esteemed American business magazine, "BusinessWeek", local edition. The year 2007 brought the professional breakthrough, by her joining the team who launched "Money Express" magazine, a weekly business media outlet whose concept combines those already promoted by "Fortune," "Time," and "Forbes." While working for "Money Express," she covered many business areas, such as FMCG, Healthcare, Retail, Private Equity and IT. During the past six years, she interviewed and profiled some of the most prominent local top managers, CEOs and entrepreneurs and some highly influential local business people. Also, she had interviews with some foreign entrepreneurs visiting Romania (i.e. Microchip President and CEO, Steve Sanghi) or with outstanding business personalities such as Michael Schulhof, ex-President and CEO of Sony America and Sony Media and Entertainment. In 2012 Mimi joined the team at AMI Communications. Mimi is fluent in English and French.

Job Titles:

• Executive Director / Stefana Timilie Junior Public Affairs Advisor
• Junior Public Affairs Advisor

Stefana Timilie is currently pursuing a Master Degree in International Relations at the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration. Before that she graduated from the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures, at the University of Bucharest, specializing in German and Hindi Philology. At the moment, Stefana is also volunteering at the NATO Partnership Study Center, where she oversees the organization of security and defense conferences, such as the Bucharest Security Conference. Stefana joined the AMICOM team in October 2016, after a year and a half spent as Social Media Executive for ​the ​Digitix Media Agency, where she coordinated the online part of political campaigns. Among the certifications acquired by Stefana, one could mention ​the ​Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English, Goethe Zertifikat Deutsch and Google Digital Workshop.