
Florin Ioan Petean
Executive Director
I believe in the power each of us possesses. That we can make the world we live in a better place if we start the change with ourselves.
I contribute as a facilitator, coach, and consultant. I help those I interact with unlock and showcase their potential in everyday life.
I lead various organizations, including CDM as Executive Director since 1997. I have been a member of the Board of Directors of OD Network Europe since 2021 and co-chair since April 2023. I was also a member of the Board of HR Club between 2008 and 2022.
I learn every day. I graduated in Automation and Computers in 1990. In 1994, I completed an intensive "Train the Trainers" program and obtained a "Diploma in Management Development" in 1997, both at Roffey Park Institute, UK. I earned my PhD in Management in 2016.
I learn every day. I graduated in Automation and Computers in 1990. In 1994 I completed an intensive “Train the Trainers” program and then obtained a “Diploma in Management Development” in 1997, both at Roffey Park Institute, UK. I am a Doctor (PhD) in Management since 2016.
I taught at two universities:Comparative Management, Strategic Management, and Marketing between 1993-1997, as an associate lecturer.
I have published articles and specialized materials for newspapers and magazines and contributed to writing four professional books.
I have spoken at Organization Development conferences such as OD Network Orlando, Florida, USA, June 2022: Humanising the Future of Organisations and OD Network Europe, Glasgow, UK, May 2024.
I have worked in Romania and other countries in Europe and Asia, including the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, India, Poland, Slovenia, Ukraine, and Hungary for:
- companies such as Alcatel-Lucent, Allied Domecq; Bosch, Banca Transilvania; BRD Societe Generale, Draexlmaier, Endava, Ford, IQuest, Lafarge, OMV Petrom, Renault, Tenaris, Terapia Sun Pharma, Worwag Pharma, Yonder
- as well as nonprofit organizations such as the: American Peace Corps, Habitat for Humanity, Prison Fellowship, Soros Foundation, World Vision
- In the public sector , I have worked with prefectures, the healthcare system (hospital directors), the police, and local authorities (including mayors of large municipalities),
- Banca mondiala – short term expert în Educatie pentru World Bank
I have experience in Human Resources, Marketing and Sales, Organization Development (OD), Strategy, and Negotiation.
I enjoy my work because I see the powerful models we use in consulting and development processes, in communication with individuals with strong personalities, having an effect on me and those around me.