Valeriu Ionescu is the new general manager of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). Ionescu replaces Anca Dumitru, who has resigned from the position.

Valentin Ionescu, 38, is a Economics Academy (ASE) graduate and holds an MBA from CNAM Paris and ASE Bucharest. He also holds a specialization in finance from the Georgetown University and a diploma in banking management from the CODECS University.

Previously he worked with brokerage firm such as Euroinvest Bank AG Viena and Wood & Company Financial Services in Prague. Ionescu has been working on the local stock market since 1995. His previous job was with BCR – Erste.

Ionescu was appointed in the new position after the BVB council meeting yesterday.