07.07.23

Change at the top management of Ringier Romania S.R.L.

After more than 12 years of service, the General Manager of Ringier Romania, Mihnea Vasiliu, is leaving the company at his own request to take on new professional challenges in the future. He is handing over his duties on an interim basis to Dan Puica, CEO of imobiliare.ro.

Mihnea Vasiliu, who played an important role in the development of the regional company Ringier Romania S.R.L., has decided to leave the company after more than a decade of service ​​to embark on new endeavors.  

Under Mihnea Vasiliu’s leadership, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the transformation of the former tabloid Libertatea into a highly reputable digital news brand, the integration and further expansion of Gazeta Sporturilor and the growth of the two marketplace platforms eJobs and imobiliare.ro. 

Mihnea Vasilu, resigning General Manager of Ringier Romania: “I’ve reached a point in my career where I want to explore new opportunities. I’m announcing my decision to step down from my position at this amazing company. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with a team of talented people. Together, we have overcome challenges, celebrated milestones and blazed a path of success.”

The Group Executive Board of Ringier AG expresses its gratitude to Mihnea Vasiliu for his dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to the success of the company. His expertise and efforts have been critical to the growth and success of our company.

Ladina Heimgartner, Head Global Media and Member of the Group Executive Board Ringier AG: “We extend our gratitude to Mihnea Vasiliu for his dedication, commitment, and relentless hard work towards the success of Ringier Romania. His expertise and efforts have played an important role in fostering the growth and prosperity we have achieved. We express our appreciation for his valuable contribution and wish him continued success in his future endeavors.”

The search for a new General Manager has already been initiated. In the interim, Dan Puica, CEO of imobiliare.ro, will serve as the interim General Manager of Ringier Romania, to ensure a seamless transition and continuity of operations. Dan Puica will work closely with the local leadership team to maintain the company’s momentum. They are all committed to working together during this transition period to maintain business operations, support the internal teams, and to deliver value to all stakeholders.

Ladina Heimgartner: “Dan Puica, together with the great local leadership team, will ensure a seamless operation. We are confident that we will be able to successfully navigate this transition period and ensure that everything runs smoothly.”

Ringier Romania remains focused on its core mission. The company will continue to invest in its local media and digital marketplaces operations to drive innovation, to deliver exceptional products and services, and to provide superior value to their readers, users and customers.