Contacted by Ziarul Financiar, Sergiu Negut, 39, has confirmed he is no longer working for the company and says he has several opportunities, both in the industry and outside it, as well as entrepreneurial opportunities.
“Sergiu Negut is no longer part of the team of private healthcare provider Regina Maria. He was with us for six years, during which time he had an essential contribution to the network’s development, but now Sergiu is pursuing his personal and professional plans independently of Regina Maria,” said company representatives.
Six years ago, when he came into the company, then called Centrul Medical Unirea (the rebranding occurred this year), the business was held by its founder, cardiologist Wargha Enayati. But Enayati handed over control of the company, by selling stakes in two stages, the first one in 2007, to investment fund 3i and the second in 2010, to Advent International. At present, Enayati hangs on to 20% of the company, with the rest being held by Advent International.
Before coming to Regina Maria, Sergiu Negut worked for pharmaceutical company Amgen in Austria and Switzerland. Amgen entered the Romanian market directly almost two years ago.
The departure of Sergiu Negut comes after Tim Elsigood was named this year as Chairman of the Board. Elsigood is also involved operationally in the company and, according to the company, his role is mainly a strategic one.
(English version by Daniela Stoican)