About me

Drive innovation and elevate communication and marketing strategies within the ITTF. Build sustainable improvements in global communication effectiveness. Increase the visibility and appeal of table tennis to global sports audiences. Promote awareness of image and communication impact among athletes. Design and implement high-level, efficient event organization strategies.

ITTF Executive
Vice President

Vice President
Francophonie Pongiste Internationale

From
Romania

Education

MBA, The Effective Manager Diploma

Codecs Open University, Bucharest, Romania (1998–2000)

Bachelor’s degree in business and Tourism

Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania (1985–1990)

Tennis Table Career

Romanian Youth National Team Member (1979–1983)

Silver Medalist, European Youth Championships – Poznan, Poland (1980, Team with Olga Nemes)

Multiple medalist at National and International Championships (Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, East Germany)

Early training in ballet (1970–1973) alongside table tennis

Professional Career

International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)

Executive Vice President (Nov 2025)

  • Providing strategic leadership at the highest level of global table tennis governance
  • Overseeing key initiatives to modernize, unify, and elevate the sport worldwide
  • Strengthening collaboration with continental federations and national associations
  • Supporting reforms in governance, athlete development, and global promotion

Romanian Table Tennis Federation
Marketing & Communication Manager (Jan 2025 – Present)

  • Leading the organization of the 2025 World Table Tennis Youth Championships
  • Developing and executing the federation’s strategic communication and marketing plans

European Table Tennis Union (ETTU)
Marketing Manager (Jan 2021 – Dec 2024)

  • Created and launched a fresh ETTU visual identity, dynamic logo, and new slogan: “Table Tennis First”
  • Introduced cohesive branding for all European competitions
  • Produced the first-ever personalized ETTU competition table (2021 European Championships, Cluj)
  • Centralized and elevated marketing standards across events
  • Led negotiations for all ETTU sponsorship deals (2021–2022)
  • Increased athlete visibility through high-impact storytelling and video interviews
  • Oversaw award ceremonies and major events

Francophonie Pongiste Internationale (FPI)
Vice President (2017 – Present)

  • Championing and promoting table tennis development in Frenchspeaking countries worldwide

Romanian Table Tennis Federation
Marketing & Communication Manager, Board Member (Jan 2001 – Dec 2020)

  • Pioneered and implemented RTTF’s marketing department, visual identity, and strategic documents
  • Attracted high-level sponsorships through tailored partnerships
  • Led organization of major events, including:
    • 2024 U13 European Championships
    • 2023 Europe Top 10
    • 2022 European U21 Championships
    • 2021 European Team Championships
    • 2018 European Youth Championships
  • Notable projects:
    • “My Locker Room” – revamped 49 club facilities across the country
    • Installed 50+ leisure table tennis tables in public parks
    • Iconic photo campaigns on the Arc de Triomphe and Black Sea pier
    • Developed national team equipment in Romanian colors
    • Produced RTTF Annual Gala (7 editions)
    • Rolled out scholarships for athletes and coaches
    • Created RTTF’s internal video production team to boost athlete profiles
    • Achieved 300% increase in RTTF brand visibility (TV & online exposure)
    • Secured live national TV broadcasting for all senior championships (last 10 years)
    • Strategic media partnerships with GSP TV, TVR, Look Sport, and Antena Play

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Founder & CEO (1990 – 2022)

  • Operated and expanded diverse business ventures:
    • Hospitality (2001–2022): Hotel (40 rooms), restaurant (120 guests), event hall (300 guests)
    • Pharmacy owner (1998–2008)
    • Medical distribution (1996–2008): Served 700+ pharmacies nationwide
    • Promotional products & advertising (2001–2021)
    • Construction of central food market (2002–2007)
    • Luxury retail (1990–1996): Cosmetics and fashion
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Awards and Distinctions

Badge of Honor – European Table Tennis Union (ETTU)

Honorary Member – Romanian Table Tennis Federation (RTTF)