Roxana Carabadache

Managing Partner @ Antal International | Executive Search & C-Level Headhunting | Personal Brand Strategist for Executives | CEE Region

Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania

About

Perspective matters. In executive search, it is what separates a right fit from a costly compromise. For over 10 years, I have been leading executive search mandates for CEO, CFO, COO, General Manager, and Plant Manager roles across Energy, Industrial, Transport, Construction, and Financial Services — in Romania and across the CEE region. As Managing Partner of Antal International Romania, I manage complex, high-stakes processes where the quality of the decision consistently outweighs the speed of delivery. Before recruiting directors, I built commercial strategies, worked across Finance, Law, and Engineering, and led operational teams. This multidisciplinary background allows me to assess candidates the way a board does — beyond the CV, beyond the title. What I bring to every mandate: · A vetted network of 500+ senior executives across CEE · 98.7% retention rate for C-Level placements over 24 months · Deep expertise in PE-backed companies, founder-to-CEO transitions, and organizational restructuring · Evaluation beyond the CV: cultural fit, decision-making style, governance potential I also work with senior executives and managers on Personal Brand Strategy — because in today's competitive markets, strategically built professional visibility is a genuine advantage, not an optional extra. Open to connecting with: executives in transition, PE/VC-backed portfolio companies, and international organizations expanding into CEE.

Experience

  • Managing Partner at Antal International
    Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 6 mos

    Antal International is one of the global leaders in executive search, present in over 35 countries. As Managing Partner of the Cluj-Napoca, Romania office, I coordinate the entire local activity — from business strategy to mandate delivery. I work mainly in the C-Level and senior management area, managing recruitment processes for positions with direct impact on the strategic and operational direction of client organizations. Main services: · Executive Search & Headhunting — CEO, CFO, COO, General Manager, Plant Manager, Deputy CEO and senior Procurement, Sales & Marketing roles · Strategic consulting for shareholders and boards — defining the ideal profile, market mapping, analyzing compensation packages · Human Capital Due Diligence — auditing pre-acquisition management teams, identifying skills gaps and cultural risks · Organizational Design & Succession Planning — restructuring organizational charts for operational efficiency in turnaround or scaling phases · Personal Brand Strategy — professional positioning of executives and senior managers for the markets in which they want to matter Sectors: Energy · Industrial & Manufacturing · Transport & Logistics · Construction · Pharma & Healthcare · IT Key indicators: · C-Level placement retention rate: 98.7% in the last 24 months · Active network of over 500 validated senior executives in CEE · Completed mandates in Romania, CEE and Western Europe

  • Marketing Director at PM Technic Elements SRL
    Apr 2016 - Mar 2020 · 4 yrs

    PM Technic Elments since April 2016 Group of manufacturers and distributors of accessories for PVC, aluminum and wood with a presence in Europe. With warehouses in countries like Romania, Italy, Hungary, Slovakia, Greece and Bulgaria, the company is in a continuous expansion. Responisbil with strategic development & implementation of the annual brand plans in order to drive long term profitable growth & build strong brand equity in Europa.

  • Regional Marketing Manager at Samsung Electronics
    Apr 2013 - Apr 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Retail Marketing Department Responsible with business growth, profitability and support for North & Central regions. Successful in brand strategy implementation for new product launches (consumer electronics and telecom products). A collaborative communicator focused on building relationships and promoting synergy across stakeholders, partners in order to deliver outstanding results.

  • Business Development Manager at Laurentiu, Laurentiu & Associates - Attorneys at Law
    Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies for meeting business objectives.

  • Financing Manager & Credit Control Manager at EVW Holding SRL - DAF dealer
    Jul 2009 - Apr 2012 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Elaborating, implementing, and updating the financing and control policies and strategies of EVW Holding, according to the general policy and strategy of the company.