Claudiu Cercel has over 31 years of experience in the banking field, of which over 16 years in management positions. 

In 1993, Cercel joined BRD – Groupe Société Générale S.A., holding positions such as Treasury Officer, FX technical analyst, FX trader, Treasury Deputy Director, Market Operations Director, and Financial Market Executive Director.

Cercel has held the role of Deputy CEO Financial Markets since October 2, 2008.

BRD-Soc Gen ranks 4th among the largest banks in Romania by assets and has a 9.75% market share. The balance of loans granted by BRD surged 19.5% in 2024 to RON47.3 billion.