Our mission

The New York Chapter affords free direct advice and business counselling for member firms in connection with general business concerns relative to Romania. We help our members to achieve their business objectives in Romania through close links with our partner, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania, as well as the many local Chambers of Commerce.

New York Team / Key Officers

The New York Chapter is managed by a Board of Directors:

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Elias Wexler

President


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Mike Ionescu

Vice President


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Gloria Starr Kins

Founding, Senior Board Member

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Cristina Lipan

Legal, Secretary, Program Coordinator

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Michael Ionescu

Social Media Strategist, Program Coordinator


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Adrian Barbu

Program Coordinator

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Daniel Buricea

Director of Government and Consular Relations

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Adriana Predea

Director of Strategic Partnerships


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Kyp Bazenikas

Program Coordinator

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Georgia Ionescu

Legal Program Coordinator


New York Team / Advisory Board

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Mark Meyer

CEO


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Andre Cappon

Finance


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Gabriela Bancescu

Catering, Program Facilitator

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Cristy Bogdan

TV

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James Millew

Advisory Board Member

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Silviu Rusu

Advisory Board Member

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Membership Benefits

Direct Assistance
The RACC™ offers members direct assistance through its Custom member Services program. In house and outsourced professional services ensure your business needs are met with comprehensive service.
Business Opportunity
RACC™ events and programs give members the venues and opportunity to network and build business contacts. The RACC™ also co-sponsors events and informs members on opportunities best suited to their objectives.
Economic Development
RACC™ members are able to participate in special initiatives and programs targeting economic development in specific areas and industries in Romania, such as tourism and technology.
Advocacy
The RACC™ listens to its membership about the issues that matter most to their business success, and conducts meetings, programs, and initiatives with key political leaders.
Influence
RACC™ members participate in our member-led committees, enabling them to directly impact the activities of the chamber and the benefits of their membership.
Visibility
Through RACC™ event sponsorship, program participation, and contribution to publications, members are able to vastly expand visibility for their businesses.
Savings on Programs
RACC™ members receive discounts on RACC™ services, events, publications, as well as events and programs of affiliate groups and organizations.

Our Sponsors

  • JP MorganChase
  • Herzfeld & Rubin P.C.
  • AIG
  • Coca Cola
  • PEPSICO
  • COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
  • Raytheon
  • ConAgra Foods
  • American Express
  • Pfizer
  • Westinghouse
  • Citibank
  • Austin Powder
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • Caterpilar
  • Chase
  • Continental
  • Deloitte