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We support organizations in critical leadership decisions through executive search delivered with global standards and strong local market understanding.

About Us

We are an Executive Search firm based in Bucharest and active in both local and regional markets being part of IIC International Partners, one of the leading global organizations in our industry.

While we may be one of many, we are certainly one of a kind.

We specialize in senior management appointments, particularly in contexts of growth, transformation, scale-up, restructuring, or market entry but we have a wide array o complementary services to meet our clients’ needs.

What We Do

We offer a fresh alternative to traditional players in the market because we know our business inside and out, and we’re proud to say we’re more creative, flexible, curious, engaged, and straightforward. We believe in simplicity and efficiency.

If you believe in your project, we believe in it too.

Search

Executive & Key roles
Board & Non Exec
Market mappings & intelligence

Assessment

Individual Leaders
Teams
Custom solutions

Leadership Transition

B2B Services

Custom solutions

Candidate-centric

Executive Search Method

As Executive Search Consultants, we leverage the Direct Search methodology, ensuring when needed, a highly targeted and confidential approach to recruiting top-tier professionals.

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Foundations
& Alignment

02

Mapping &
Execution

03

Shortlist &
Decision

04

Negotiation
& Signing

Continuity
Standard

Signing the contract isn’t the finish line, it’s the starting line. We know that most recruitment failures happen in the first 6 months due to misaligned expectations or lack of guidance.

Our Industry Expertise

Our industry expertise is the result of years of hands-on executive search and leadership advisory work across multiple sectors shaping today’s economy.

We understand that effective leadership cannot be separated from industry context: market dynamics, operational realities, regulatory environments, and transformation pressures all influence what successful leadership looks like.

By combining strong local market insight with regional exposure across Central & Eastern Europe and experience gained through international assignments, we bring informed perspective, credibility, and relevance to every search and advisory mandate we undertake.

01
Consumer Products & Retail
02
Energy & Natural Resources
03
NGO & Not-for-Profit
04
Entertainment, Media & Advertising
05
Industrial & Manufacturing
06
Financial Services and Professional Services
07
Aerospace & Defence
08
Real Estate

Local insight. Global reach.

As the exclusive representative of IIC Partners in Romania, we operate within a global executive search ecosystem, an essential advantage in today’s interconnected leadership market.

Empowering Leaders to Make Bold Moves
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Global footprint: offices across Europe, the Americas, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
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A Global Force in Leadership:
450+ Consultants, 40+ Offices.
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Founded in 1986, nearly four decades of international experience.
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Has strong cross-border collaboration model enabling seamless international searches.
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Brings industry specialization + local market depth in each geography.
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Global footprint: offices across Europe, the Americas, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
02
A Global Force in Leadership:
450+ Consultants,
40+ Offices.
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Founded in 1986, nearly four decades of international experience.
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Has strong cross-border collaboration model enabling seamless international searches.
05
Brings industry specialization + local market depth in each geography.

The Team

Our team brings together senior Executive Search professionals with decades of experience advising boards, shareholders, and leadership teams across industries and geographies.

Filip Nemteanu

Managing Partner

Filip is a founder and Managing Partner of Resolute Advisory, bringing over 14 years of expertise in executive search. With a track record of more than 500 successful placements, he has become a trusted advisor across multiple industries at local, regional and international level.

Core expertise:

Executive Search 14 years in the business

Functional expertise:

General Management, Non-executive & Board, Operations, IT Management, Human Resources

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Mihai Bajan

Managing Partner

Mihai has over 15 years of expertise in executive search, HR consulting, and assessment. Before founding Resolute Advisory, he held senior roles at Profiles International, Stein & Partner, and SHL Talent Measurement from CEB (now Gartner).

Core expertise:

Leadership Services | Assessment & Executive Search 16 years in the business

Functional expertise:

Sales & Marketing, Legal, General Management, HR, Operations

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Insights

Drawing from our daily work with executives, boards, and organizations in transition, we share reflections on leadership, talent, and the forces reshaping businesses today.

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Filip Nemteanu

Managing Partner
  • Digital, Technology & Telecom
  • Entertainment, media & advertising
  • Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Insurance
  • Financial Services and Professional Services
  • Shared Services & BPO
  • Public Administration & Government
  • NGO & Not-for-Profit

Industry expertise:

  • Digital, Technology & Telecom
  • Entertainment, media & advertising
  • Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Insurance
  • Financial Services and Professional Services
  • Shared Services & BPO
  • Public Administration & Government
  • NGO & Not-for-Profit

Core expertise:

Executive Search 14 years in the business

Functional expertise:

General Management, Non-executive & Board, Operations, IT Management, Human Resources

Filip Nemteanu is Managing Partner of Resolute Advisory and a distinguished executive search professional with a remarkable career spanning over 14 years, leveraging his expertise to deliver exceptional results for clients. With a proven track record of over 500 successful searches, Filip has established himself as a trusted advisor in the industry.

Filip’s extensive experience spans a broad range of sectors, including Digital and Tech, Entertainment and Media, Energy, Industrial, and Public Sector. His passion for
innovation and growth has driven him to excel in these dynamic industries, fostering a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges that shape them.

Before co-founding the leadership advisory firm Resolute Advisory he held senior roles at Amrop Romania and TRANSEARCH International Romania, providing strategic guidance on talent acquisition and leadership development to top-tier organizations.

Filip’s academic background includes a Master’s degree in Marketing from the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest and a Fast Track Management Program at the Bucharest International School of Management (BISM). His commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement is a hallmark of his professional approach.

With an unwavering dedication to quality and ethics, Filip has built a reputation for trustworthiness and discretion. His optimism and strong moral compass guide his approach to executive search, ensuring long-term relationships and exceptional results.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Filip is an avid learner, drawn to the fields of history, geopolitics, and natural sciences. His passion for understanding the world’s intricacies is matched only by his enthusiasm for sports, having transitioned from professional swimming to water polo.

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Mihai Bajan

Managing Partner, Resolute Advisory
  • Digital, Technology & Telecom
  • Entertainment, media & advertising
  • Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Insurance
  • Financial Services and Professional Services
  • Shared Services & BPO
  • Public Administration & Government
  • NGO & Not-for-Profit

Industry expertise:

  • Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Consumer Products
  • Retail
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Financial Services and Professional Services
  • Information Technology & Communication
  • Real Estate
Core expertise: Leadership Services | Assessment & Executive Search 16 years in the business
Functional expertise: Sales & Marketing, Legal, General Management, HR, Operations

Mihai Bajan is Managing Partner of Resolute Advisory and a seasoned consulting professional with over 15 years of expertise in executive search, HR consulting, and
assessment, leveraging his extensive experience to deliver exceptional results for clients, driving business growth and talent development.

His professional journey has spanned multiple industries, including FMCG, Retail, IT&C, Real Estate, and Construction, with senior roles at Profiles International, Stein & Partner, and SHL Talent Measurement from CEB (now Gartner).

Mihai’s expertise encompasses executive search, assessment centres, HR consulting, and business development, and he has a proven track record of success. As a certified professional by the British Psychological Association, he is authorised to utilise various assessment tools, bringing a scientific methodology to his work.

Known for his pragmatic approach and down-to-earth nature, Mihai has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor in the industry. Outside of his professional pursuits, he is an adventure enthusiast with a passion for motorbiking, reflecting his adventurous spirit and love for exploring new horizons.

Given his professional background, he has been hands-on and involved in coordinating all sides of the business from operational, client management and business development. Throughout the years, Mihai gained significant experience in industries such as FMCG, Retail, IT&C, Real Estate and Construction.

Mihai is certified by the British Psychological Association and authorized to use various assessment tools. He is a down to earth and pragmatic guy that also values adventure, hence his passion for motorbiking.