Connecting Romanian and British Businesses

Bilateral Expertise for Strategic Growth

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Romania – Great Britain, a member of the Union of Bilateral Chambers of Commerce in Romania (UCCBR), supports Romanian and British companies in expanding their operations, forging strong partnerships, and developing sustainable business strategies. We turn dialogue into opportunity and international cooperation into measurable success.

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Facilitating Growth Through Bilateral Business Support

120+

Bilateral Projects

700+

Member Companies

100%

Commitment to Partnership

We Connect Romanian and British Businesses Through Trusted Partnerships

At the Chamber, we support companies by fostering bilateral cooperation, facilitating trade opportunities, and encouraging sustainable growth across both markets. Our work is rooted in strategic dialogue, mutual respect, and a clear vision for cross-border success.

Our Mission

To strengthen Romania–UK economic relations by representing the interests of companies, facilitating trade, and offering members the tools and expertise needed to thrive internationally.

Our Values

Integrity, collaboration, transparency, and a shared commitment to promoting responsible, forward-looking business partnerships between Romania and the United Kingdom.

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Trusted by hundreds of businesses across Romania and the UK

Driving Bilateral Cooperation Through Practical Business Solutions

Business Representation

We advocate for Romanian companies in the UK by promoting their interests and facilitating access to local markets, trade events, and new business opportunities.

Market Access Support

We guide British companies seeking to expand into Romania, offering insights, matchmaking services, and legal and business advice to ensure a smooth entry into the market.

Verified Business Connections

The Chamber connects trusted companies from both countries and assists with due diligence, credit checks, and partner vetting to protect your investments.

Building Bridges Between Two Economies

We help companies from Romania and the UK collaborate, invest, and grow together.

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Market Access Support
Guidance on expanding into Romania or the UK
B2B Matchmaking
Verified connections with reliable partners
Trade Events & Missions
Take part in forums, trade fairs, and bilateral delegations
Legal & Financial Advice
Specialist advice for safe expansion

Membership Benefits for Romanian and UK Companies

Whether you’re a Romanian business looking to expand into the UK, or a British company targeting the Eastern European market, the Chamber offers tailored support, connections, and visibility to help you grow internationally.

Market Expansion
Verified Partnerships
Business Representation
Cross-Border Support
Legal & Tax
Investment Guidance

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Our Leadership and Strategic Contributors

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Romania – Great Britain is led by a diverse team of experienced professionals from both Romania and the United Kingdom. Together, they bring strategic vision, deep business expertise, and a shared mission to strengthen bilateral economic ties.

The people shaping bilateral business cooperation

Our Leadership Team

Board of Directors

Felicia Akkaya

President

Felicia Akkaya founded Junior School and Kilostop Junior, a children’s nutrition clinic, and has worked in education and health for over 15 years. In employers’ organisations she worked on dialogue with state institutions, and now leads the Chamber’s economic diplomacy between Romania and the UK.
Cornel Bertea Hanganu

Vice President

Cornel Bertea Hanganu has over 23 years’ experience in strategic management, consultancy, local development and governance. A specialist in public-private partnership, he helps coordinate Romania’s 2030 sustainability strategy locally and uses economic diplomacy to link Romanian and UK projects.
Andrei Răzvan Nacea

Vice President and President of the Education Department

Andrei Răzvan Nacea has more than 18 years’ experience in strategic partnerships and international expansion in Europe and the US. He is Managing Partner of Nacea & Partners and Partner & Strategic Advisor at OLYA Global, and from 2020 to 2023 was Vision Partner at Forbes Ignite in New York.
Raluca Moianu

Vice President

Raluca Moianu is a communications specialist and public speaking trainer with more than 25 years in radio and television. An associate lecturer at the National University of Theatre and Film “I.L. Caragiale”, she teaches journalism and audiovisual communication and trains entrepreneurs and managers.
Jean-Pierre Vanhoutte

Board Member

Jean-Pierre Vanhoutte is a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Romania – Great Britain. He sits on the Board with the President, Felicia Akkaya, and the Vice Presidents Cornel Bertea Hanganu, Andrei Răzvan Nacea and Raluca Moianu, who together lead the Chamber.

Romania

Ioana Sima

President, Bucharest Branch

Ioana Sima is an entrepreneur and the CEO of ROMLAB, with more than 15 years’ experience in business, mainly in the medical sector and health technology. She has worked on bringing new technologies into healthcare and on partnerships with companies and organisations in Romania and abroad.
Elena Roșu

President, Brașov Branch

Elena Roșu, a qualified engineer, has more than 30 years’ experience in strategic management and consultancy in the private sector and civil society. She heads Praktik Consulting, an insurance brokerage and consultancy firm, and the Iubim Brașovul Group, which supports civic dialogue in Brașov.
Raluca Maria Munteanu

President, Iași Regional Office for the North-East Region

Raluca Maria Munteanu is a business and organisational development strategist, coach and facilitator, and the founder of RESET by Coaching™. For the Chamber she works to develop the business community of Romania’s North-East and to connect companies and leaders in Romania and the United Kingdom.
Oana Munteanu

President, Craiova Branch

Oana Munteanu is a property entrepreneur and a translator of Italian. She has 20 years’ experience in multinational companies, where she coordinated and led sales teams and developed commercial strategies. Sales has been central to her career, with a focus on negotiation and client relationships.
Vacant

To be appointed

President, Cluj-Napoca Branch

The Chamber will announce the appointment.

United Kingdom

Marius Spătaru

President, London Branch

Marius Spătaru is a Romanian entrepreneur based in the UK. He founded OLYA Global, which has offices in London, Bucharest, Chișinău and New York and works with families and educational institutions on access to international education. His other ventures include Astreea UK and Opulèntte.
Gabriel Barcaru

President, Manchester Branch

Gabriel Barcaru is a UK-based entrepreneur and business strategist. He is the founder of Aporetica, a boutique strategy consultancy focused on market entry, cross-border trade and commercial intelligence. Since 2014, he has advised entrepreneurs, SMEs and leadership teams on strategic decision-making and business growth. He also supports start-ups as a mentor and international market advisor.
Crina Maria Cojanu

President, Liverpool Branch

Crina Maria Cojanu moved to the United Kingdom in 2011 and has since been active in the Romanian community. She has attended many meetings and events, some of which she organised, that brought Romanians in her area together with local councillors, the mayor of her city and Romanian officials.
Emanuel Mainea

President, Sheffield Branch

Emanuel Mainea works in management, organisational development and stakeholder engagement, and has led teams, built strategic partnerships and delivered projects across the United Kingdom. He has developed and strengthened collaboration between public, private and community-sector organisations.
Mihai Andrei Cojanu

President, Glasgow Branch

Mihai Andrei Cojanu is a Fraud & Disputes Adviser at Lloyds Banking Group, where he analyses complex fraud cases and helps protect customer accounts. He previously held management posts in hospitality, including Operations Manager and General Manager, and holds a degree in international economics.

Our Institutional & Strategic Partners

We collaborate with a wide range of national and international organisations to strengthen Romania–UK business relations. These trusted partners help us promote bilateral trade, facilitate networking, and support our members’ growth.