Meet the team
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Athena TavoulariManaging Director Athena is a Director of Stanton Chase, focusing on the SE European region, being accountable for SEE new business development opportunities, as well as for the identification and exploitation of regional cross office synergies between the Athens, Belgrade, Bucharest and Sofia offices. In addition, she is the Managing Director of Stanton Chase Bucharest, one of the fastest growing offices of Stanton Chase in the SE European region. Athena has accumulated extensive experience within the Executive Search industry, starting her career in 2000 within the Athens office of Stanton Chase, as a Principal Consultant responsible for the Technology and Consumer Products and Services market sectors. With her strong focus, high achievement drive, advanced relationship building abilities, client-centric and quality driven philosophy, she managed to significantly develop the Technology practice of Stanton Chase Athens. In 2005 she decided to move to the Athens office of Hay Group, where she led the Executive Search and Assessment business unit as a Director, being at the same time an active management team member. Throughout her career, Athena has conducted numerous BoD level assignments for major corporate clients within the Greek and SEE markets in the areas of Financial Services, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Consumer Products and Services and Technology. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Loreda DragomirDirector Loreda holds over 5 years of experience in Human Resources Management. Prior to joining Stanton Chase, she was the Country Manager for Grafton Recruitment. After living in New York for over a decade, during which she accomplished many of her career goals in the fields of banking, administration, real estate and insurance, Loreda returned to her native Romania with a keen interest in expanding her professional horizons. Seeking new challenges in the area of human resources and recruitment, she became a Consultant at Hudson Romania in December 2004. Loreda later accepted a position as Business Development Senior Consultant for Business Intelligence Alliance, another Romanian-based recruitment agency. Loreda graduated with High Honors from SUNY Binghamton where she obtained a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in 1998, and a Master in Teaching in 1999. Loreda is fluent in both Romanian and English. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Oana GatuConsultant Oana has a combined university background in computer science from the Computer Science College of Bucharest, and in communication studies at the Communication and Public Relations Faculty, "David Ogilvy" - S.N.S.P.A. (The National School of Political Studies and Public Administration). She is fluent in English and is competent in French. A very dynamic yet analytical researcher, Oana prides herself on innovative thinking and improving customer service practices. She joined Stanton Chase as a researcher in 2004, and is currently coordinating the research team. Oana is a certified A&DC assessor. She is also qualified and certified to conduct the Thomas International System Tools. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Aura KaraliConsultant Aura, a researcher in the Industrial Practice Group, contributes to the present positioning of Stanton Chase among the big international and local players in Romania's Industrial and Real Estate markets. Her analytical abilities are focused on conducting successful researches for high end projects by identifying top candidates that match agreed professional criteria. Aura holds a University degree in Foreign Languages and she completed post-graduate studies in Managerial Communications and Human Resources at the National School of Political and Administrative Studies. She is also certified as a Human Resources Inspector and she is fluent in English and French. Her dedication to the Human Resources field allows Aura to further expand professionally. By leveraging her highly successful business track record, she becomes an important member of our team. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Irina PopoviciResearcher A Researcher with Stanton Chase since June 2007, Irina contributes to the thriving development of the Technology Practice Group, thanks in large part to her determination, analytical ability and successful completion of assignments for board members and executive positions. Irina holds a University Degree in Bibliology and the Science of Information from Bucharest University. Fluent in English, she holds an English Certificate from Cambridge University along with a Certificate of Translator authorized by the Romanian Ministry of Culture. Her previous position as a guide at Cotoceni National Museum helped the highly motivated and disciplined Irina develop good communication skills. She is also qualified and certified to conduct the Thomas International System Tools Test. Industry Practice Expertise:
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