István Szőke, Ph.D

Vice President Romania - China Chamber of Commerce | M&A | International strategist | Entrepreneur

Cluj-Napoca Metropolitan Area

About

Skilled in International strategies and Trade, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships and Strategic Negotiations. Also broad experience in M&A and Financial Advisory, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Alternative Investments, Investment Strategies and Software Development. Strong business development professional with a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD focused in Computer Science from Technical University of Cluj-Napoca.

Experience

  • Vice President at Eurasian-African Cooperation Alliance
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Director of Investments and Trade. Improve trade flows through international corridors and joint development platforms. Capital attraction by strengthening cross-border and regional relations. Support integrated economic planning by enhancing Diplomatic dialogue through bilateral Forums, Chambers and Councils.

  • Strategic Partnership Advisor at Energy Transition Research Center (EnTReC)
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    My role in the innovation sector at EnTreC is to identify, develop, and manage the Research Centers’ spinouts by forming strategic alliances with startups, corporates, venture capitalists, research institutions, accelerators, and government bodies to catalyze innovation outcomes aligned with organizational goals. Prepare and deliver presentations to executive leadership on partnership opportunities and impact. Manage ongoing partner relationships including conflict resolution, value realization, and performance tracking.

  • Strategic Development Director and Partner at M&A Advisory at Culda Partners
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Strategic review and positioning of the client companies for transactions Identification and contacting potential buyers/investors (local and international) Analysis and guidance of the valuations Support in negotiations (prices, structure, guidance clauses of the Contract agreements)

  • Vice President of Finance and Investment Management at Chamber of Commerce and Industry Romania - China
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Explore and nurture communication-investment platform between the collaborative countries. Promote projects and bilateral relations at economic levels by fostering multilateral trade and investment opportunities. Support Romanian companies, brands, products and technology in the Republic of China and encouraging Romanian exports. As leading the Finance and Investment Management efforts of our Members and of prospective Investors must asses and analyze investment reports for their senior management and Board committee. Research potential investments and monitor existing holdings to identify opportunities and minimize risk. Preparing forecasts for future market conditions for suggesting Investments.

  • Founder | Managing Partner at Szoke Capital Partners
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Manage sourcing activities including professional networking, strategy evaluation and due diligence investigations. Conducting research and valuations to execute finance deals. Develop recommendations for product offerings, private equity transactions and valuations. Assess performance analytics to prepare Investment recommendations.