Previously, Frank was the CEO of CIMA Data Analytics, one of RCI Holding companies, and for 15 years CEO at E.ON. In his new role, Frank will play a direct role in strategy implementation, facilitate collaboration between business lines, and help communicate the strategy across the organization.
RCI Holding also appointed Cristina Popescu to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Previously, Cristina served as the Managing Director of Ciga Energy SA and coordinator of the Energy practice in the RCI Holding, where she played a crucial role in driving the group’ success. Cristina’s extensive background includes roles as Country General Manager at MVV Decon GmbH and Energy Consultant at Electrabel Belgium and Ecorys UK.
Giani Radau, currently Chief Development Officer within CIMA Data Analytics, takes over from Frank as CEO of CIMA. Giani joined CIMA DATA and RCI Holding in December 2023 from Atos Romania, where he led the Digital and Resources & Services business lines.
RCI Holding also announced the promotion of Cristian Ionescu to Managing Director of CIGA Energy Advisory (CEA), the recent spin-off consulting division of CIGA Energy. Cristian previously served as the Head of Advisory within the company and possesses significant experience in management consulting, gained throughout his 12 years of consulting in the South-East European region (with both CIGA and EY).
RCI Holding, founded in 2000, in capital city Bucharest, comprises 17 companies. The Group is active in diverse projects across 14 countries and had an annual turnover of EUR62 million in 2023, of which EUR41 million generated from professional services, managing a CAPEX value of over EUR17.5 billion.