Ana Maria Paraschiv

ANA MARIA PARASCHIV Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest, Romania - SENIOR CONSULTANT | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT | FDI & MULTILATERAL COOPERATION - ABOUT ME A highly accomplished leader with 18+ years driving high-impact, sustainable development initiatives in international cooperation. Proven success in strategic partnership building with organizations such as BPI France, Osci Trade, 3Seas, and Bretagne Commerce International across diverse regions (France, India, Japan, South Africa, KSA). Experience includes prominent speaking engagements at prestigious global forums (Raisina Dialogue, Bay of Bengal Conversation, Cape Town Conversation, Yerevan Dialogue 2025, Francophonie summits). Seeking a senior leadership position to leverage expertise in impactful partnership development and contribute to organizational global growth. WORK EXPERIENCE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT Bucharest Jan 2007 - Present • Organized and led diplomatic and business delegations to foster international partnerships and sustainable growth. • Managed projects related to international development and cooperation. UBUNTU WORLD Bucharest Jan 2018 - Present EVENT COORDINATION & INTERNATIONAL DELEGATION MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION • Focused on green energy and circular economy projects, supporting international companies entering the Romanian market. • Created initiatives that aligned with Romania's sustainability goals, collaborating with international partners. EUROPE-ASIA ECONOMIC SUMMIT Davos Jan 2025 - May 2025 Partnerships & Development Consultant • Managed high-level C-suite partnerships and invited global executives to participate in the inaugural Europe-Asia Economic Summit. • Facilitated dialogue between business leaders, policymakers, and experts on sustainable development and AI in global business contexts. AB CONSEIL ET DÉVELOPPEMENT Sofia Jan 2014 - Dec 2017 Co-Founder • Developed tailored market entry strategies for French companies entering the Bulgarian market. • Provided strategic consulting for cross-border investment and expansion in Eastern Europe. MULTILATERAL STRATEGY & STAKEHOLDER ALIGNMENT INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATION & ADVOCACY Founder • Provided strategic consulting on funding options, investor relations, and public-private partnerships. 2007 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY • Led FDI projects, advising global companies on market entry and expansion into Romania and the EU. • Built long-term relationships with government officials, intergovernmental organizations, and private sector leaders. University of Bucharest / Bucharest / SKILLS Strategic Development • Managed €50M+ investment projects, including legal setup, partner sourcing, contract negotiation, and securing state aid. EDUCATION BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN BULGARIAN AND FRENCH STUDIES Senior Consultant - International Economic Cooperation & CRÉDIT MUTUEL CIC Bucharest Jan 2007 - Dec 2014 International Business Consultant • Assisted over 300 companies with operations, HR strategies, and commercial development in Romania. • Advised on cross-border FDI, public-private partnerships, and sustainable business practices. ACROSS CULTURAL ENVIRONMENTS FDI AND CROSS-BORDER INVESTMENT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT & CLIMATE-RESILIENT STRATEGIES HIGH-LEVEL NEGOTIATIONS & PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE LANGUAGES FRENCH ENGLISH SPANISH HOBBIES GEOPOLITICS,SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION,ECONOMIC STRATEGY,SOCIAL IMPACT,NATURE & MINDFULNESS