A strategic
bridge for
prosperity.

Peter Sandica

With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Peter brings disciplined leadership and strategic vision to RBTT. As President of Renolux Restore Group, he ensures the Board's initiatives are impactful — building strong bilateral ties between Romania and Canada.

Dan Ifrim

A construction engineering professional with over 40 years of experience in design and construction management for above and underground projects. P.Eng. accredited in Ontario, Alberta, BC, and Nevada. His work spans the Romanian Ministry of Transportation, Canada, the US, Europe, and Asia.

Felicia Birladeanu

VP of Finance at Renolux Restore Group, Felicia brings over a decade of business expertise to the Board. She ensures RBTT maintains strong governance, clear financial reporting, and a commitment to advancing the Romanian-Canadian business community.

George Vasilache

Entrepreneur and Mortgage Broker with 30+ years of experience. Since 2005, he has provided mortgage solutions and has co-owned Signarama Richmond Hill since 2010.A co-founding director of ORCA and President of YRCC 572, he has been actively involved with the Richmond Hill Board of Trade for over 16 years, serving as Chair and Past Chair.In 2025, he received the Community Leadership & Contribution Award from the Mayor of Richmond Hill.

Carmen Ognean

Carmen is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of leadership in manufacturing, quality systems, and operations. Currently General Manager and Managing Partner at Astra Mobilier’s Castaly Division, she has held senior roles across GFX Woodworking and Ground Effects globally. Her expertise spans ISO systems, supplier quality, and lean manufacturing. Carmen combines strong operational leadership with a background in marketing and continues to contribute actively to community and cultural organizations.

Anca Rotaru

Anca Rotaru is a Romanian-Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant and founder of Anca L Rotaru CPA Professional Corporation in Ontario. She advises entrepreneurs and growing businesses on financial strategy, performance, cash flow, and decision-making, offering high-level CFO-style guidance alongside strong tax and accounting expertise, while supporting stronger connections within the Canadian-Romanian business community.

Michelle Herscu

Michelle Herscu is the founder and CEO ofMLHC Professional Corporation, where sheserves as a Fractional CFO & CPA with a missionto revolutionize the traditional accountingindustry. With over 20 years of diverse experiencein finance — starting as a bank economist andrisk manager for Visa, to leading accountingdepartments and serving as CFO for amedium-sized construction company, Michelleprovides small business owners with theconfidence and resources they need to not onlyunderstand their numbers but make decisionsthat contribute to their long-term growth.

Amorena Minculescu

Public relations and communications professional with over a decade of experience in multimedia storytelling. Skilled in journalism, PR, and client-focused consular support, currently contributing to the General Consulate of Romania in Toronto. Media experience includes Noi Românii, OMNI TV, Rogers TV, and Romanian Public Television (TVR). Contributor to Observatorul, Lettre Internationale, Kitchener Public Library, and the National Library of Romania.

Eduard Matei

Eduard Matei is a seasoned lawyer specializing in employment law with experience practicing in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. He currently serves as General Counsel for Peninsula Canada, the Canadian arm of an international HR consultancy service. His career is marked by a deep focus on labor and employment law, having held key roles at prestigious firms including Levitt Sheikh, Zacharias Vickers, and Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. Eduard is also a thought leader in the legal community, notably contributing to the Financial Post on the intersection of AI and the modern workplace.

Cristina Podariu

Raluca Neagu

Raluca Neagu is a Real Estate Broker in Toronto and the GTA with nearly two decades of experience in residential resale, pre-construction, and commercial sales and leasing.Known for her direct approach and strong network, she has built her business on trust, relationships and consistent results.Raluca is a founding member of the LeTip Toronto chapter and served as Vice President from 2019 to 2021, supporting business growth and professional connections. She is also an active contributor to the Romanian-Canadian community, writing a monthly column in Observatorul, where she shares insights on real estate and market trends.