In this anniversary edition, we crowned the entrepreneurial spirit that perseveres and is resilient, like the Olympic spirit. Just as in the Olympics elite athletes have the opportunity to excel on the world stage, the Romanian business elite excel in an environment full of challenges and changes, and at the gala we recognized and awarded the heroic entrepreneurs who incorporate the Olympic spirit into their activities!

Guests enjoyed special moments and surprises. In the foyer they could enjoy the violin performances of Elena Albu, member of the Light Quartet. And as the evening was under the magic sign of music, the OCC artists performed Vivaldi’s “Seasons” and for the first time for this event “Chariots of Fire” by Vangelis. All this in a beautiful setting designed and created by the MAISON DADOO team!

At the entrance they could admire two wonderful BMW iX and BMW M4 cars available in AUTOMOBILE BAVARIA showrooms.

At the TEILOR corner they discovered and tried on for the first time the BRAVE NEW MEN jewelry – the first jewelry collection dedicated to men, created under TEILOR’s own signature design. Inspired by the brand’s values, Brave New Men is a symbol of perseverance, courage and aspiration.

NESPRESSO offered attendees the authentic experience of unparalleled coffee through a wide variety of varieties, each with its own distinctive character and aromatic notes. Guests enjoyed delicious coffee prepared with the innovative system from the professional range.

At the KULTHO corner, guests could discover Rado Switzerland watches and the RECICLAD’OR hologram marked the awareness of the importance of responsibility towards the environment and the planet.

NAZZURO AQUA offered room temperature still purified water, cold purified water and sparkling purified water, and JIDVEI came up with an exceptional wine pairing.

At the Forbes Romania Magazine x Centric IT Solutions Romania corner each participant could take pictures with their virtual trophy.

Forbes Romania recognizes best practices for business excellence and performance across the country, taking steps so that we can support the competitiveness, prosperity and well-being of all entrepreneurs.

The values of the Olympic spirit when we talk about the business world are excellence, performance, resilience, adaptation, development, respect and friendliness that we show to others, creating organizational efficiency and stimulating innovation in all sectors of the economy. Olympic-minded entrepreneurs thrive despite economic challenges, through their work they succeed in sustaining competitiveness in local, European and global markets.

At the 10th Forbes Business Awards, the following were honored:

– Alexandru Vlad – Vice President FILDAS Catena Grup

– Florin Enache – Founder TEILOR

– Julien Munch – CEO Carrefour Romania

– Fulga Dinu – Country Manager Romania CPI Property Group

– Anca Damour – Board Member ELI Parks

– Ana-Maria Doxan – Business Executive Officer Nespresso Romania

– Mustafa Tiftikcioglu – CEO Garanti BBVA Romania

– Felix Pătrășcanu – Managing Partner FAN Courier & Neculai Mihai – Co-founder FAN Courier

– Camelia Șucu – Founder ClassIN

– Mihai Miron – CEO Ropharma

– Marius Ștefan – Owner & CEO Autonom Group & Dan Ștefan – Executive Director & Owner Autonom Group

– Cristian Covaciu – General Manager IPEC

– Ștefan Vuza – President of Chimcomplex

– Sorin Preda – CEO Global Vision

– Octavian Petrescu – Executive Manager RODBUN GRUP SA

– Radu Hanga – Chairman Bucharest Stock Exchange

– Dorina Mutu – Co-founder Annabella

– Andrei Pitiș – CEO Simple Capital

– Cristian Logofătu – Founder Bittnet Group

– Mihai Ivașcu – CEO & Co-Founder Modex

– Voicu Oprean – CEO & Founder AROBS TRANSILVANIA SOFTWARE

– Paul Dieter Cîrlănaru – CEO CITR

– Emma Toma – Head of Office Division AFI Europe Romania

– Cătălin Scripcaru – President & CEO CERTION Property Developers