In the context of economic turbulence built up over the years and amplified to a worrying level by the prolonged electoral period, the American Chamber of Commerce in Romania – (AmCham Romania),  calls for responsibility and dialogue, essential to prevent an irreversible decline in investor confidence in Romania. 

On behalf of our 600 members—American, international, and Romanian companies active in 32 economic sectors, collectively contributing 20% to Romania’s GDP—we reiterate the priorities that the American Chamber of Commerce in Romania (AmCham Romania) has consistently advocated during consultations with decision-makers and discussions with presidential election candidates.

Romania's top priority is to achieve economic recovery and a macro-budgetary balance. While elections will come and go, the economy must stay stable. In recent years, Romania has faced multiple overlapping crises that have created significant budgetary pressures and severely affected the investment climate. The risk of being downgraded to a category of countries deemed unsuitable for investment (junk status) is now more imminent than ever.

We have reached a point where we can no longer delay essential reforms. Romania cannot afford to miss out on European funds. Financing the economy and overcoming the crisis depend on our ability to attract and effectively utilize PNRR funds.

To prevent further destabilization of the economy, we recognize that a fiscal reconfiguration is necessary. However, it is crucial that this reconfiguration is implemented fairly. The private sector has been significantly impacted by these economic shocks and has managed to absorb them thus far, but it can no longer be expected to bear the entire burden alone.

In 2025, the private sector and society expect Romania to demonstrate, through its decisions and leadership, that it is a mature member of the European Union, a reliable ally within NATO, a credible partner in its strategic relationship with the United States, a pillar of stability in the region, and a serious candidate for OECD membership. These directions are non-negotiable.

In light of the ongoing electoral debates, the American Chamber of Commerce in Romania (AmCham Romania) maintains its apolitical stance, which has guided its activities for the past 32 years, and as a neutral representative of the business community, AmCham Romania does not make recommendations regarding voting options.

Regardless of the future configuration of political power,  we consider it essential that political leaders engage, without delay, in a genuine dialogue with the private sector to stabilize and recover the economy.

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About AmCham România

The American Chamber of Commerce in Romania – AmCham Romania is the most representative business association in Romania, recognized for facilitating a consistent public-private dialogue on the economic agenda and for contributing to the strengthening of economic relations between Romania and the United States.

With over 30 years of presence in Romania, AmCham currently brings together more than 600 American, international, and Romanian companies with cumulative investments of over USD 30 billion in Romania.

AmCham member companies collectively provide over 250,000 jobs and generate a combined turnover of more than EUR 65 billion. Every additional EUR 1 million in turnover creates another 10 jobs in the economy.

AmCham Romania members operate in 32 economic sectors, which enables AmCham to be involved in promoting economic priorities for many fields of activity through specialized working groups, such as: Capital Markets and Financial Services, Corporate Governance, Competition and State Aid, Energy, Education, Digital Economy, Data Protection, Taxation, Environment, Labor Market, Health, European Funds, Public Procurement and Public-Private Partnership, Real Estate, Commercial Legislation, and Tourism.

AmCham Romania is an accredited member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and is part of the European network of American Chambers of Commerce.

• For more details, we invite you to visit us at http://www.amcham.ro and follow @AmChamRomania.
• Contact: Andreea Roman, Communication Manager - aroman@amcham.ro T: 0748 113 665

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AmCham Romania Board of Directors 2025

President:

• Vlad Boeriu, Tax & Legal Partner-in-Charge, Deloitte Romania

Vice-Presidents:

• Cerasela Baiculescu, Country General Manager, IBM Romania & Moldova
• Gabriela Popescu, Corporate, External and Legal Affairs Lead, Central Europe, Microsoft

Treasurer:

• Luminița Runcan, Senior Advisor to the President, Supervisory Board Chair BTAM, Banca Transilvania

Board Members at large:

• Nicoleta Forfotă, Corporate Bank Head, Citibank Romania
• Cornel Cărămizaru, General Manager, Coca-Cola HBC Romania
• Claudia Sofianu, Partner, Tax & Law Department, People Advisory Services Leader, EY Romania
• Elisabeta Moraru, Country Director, Google Bulgaria, Hungary, Moldova, and Romania
• Georgiana Coșoveanu, Director Governmental Affairs & Policy, Executive Member of Romania Leadership Team, Johnson & Johnson Romania
• Ciprian Lăduncă, Managing Partner, LCL Advisory
• Daniela Nemoianu, Managing Partner, Nemoianu Attorneys at Law
• Ionuț Sas, SVP Finance, UiPath
• Nedim Baytorun, CEO, Vodafone Romania

Director Executiv

• Letiția Pupăzeanu