Financial Leaders' Hall of Fame 2010
As year 2010 is slowly coming to an end, Business Arena Magazine proudly recognized success and innovation in a challenging sector such as banking and finance. The award ceremony gala earlier this week acknowledged the efforts made by banks, investment funds, insurance companies, financial institutions and business leaders, who had found the winning strategies in spite of the economic slowdown. Nearly 100 guests from the financial and banking sectors, including heads of investment funds and representatives of major companies in Romania all took part in this prominent event hosted by the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel.
BEST BANKING STRATEGY
CEC Bank
recognizing the most active and innovative bank in financing projects through structural instruments.
RETAIL BANK OF THE YEAR
ING Bank
recognizing the strongest success in one of the most competitive financial services sectors.
INSURANCE LEADER OF THE YEAR
Boris Schneider
for outstanding leadership abilities as reflected in superior achievements in a highly competitive sector.
BEST INNOVATIVE BANKING PRODUCT
Alpha Bank Romania
illustrating strong creativity and outstanding customer service strategy, mirrored by the success of its Alpha Tax Protect product.
BANKER OF THE YEAR
Mihai Bogza
for leadership abilities reflected in designing and implementing a balanced strategy to weather the perfect storm.
CORPORATE BANK OF THE YEAR
Raiffeisen Bank
for responding better than any other bank to corporate client's needs.
FINANCIAL INVESTMENT FUND OF THE YEAR
Advent International
for the CMU and Euroclinic acquisitions this year, showing strong sector focus and continued local presence, despite adverse economic backdrop.
BANK OF THE YEAR
Banca Comerciala Romana
recognizing superior strategic planning and organization, focused on helping its customers and Romania's economic recovery, reflected in positive results in a troubled economic environment.
