In an increasingly challenging global business environment, every success has a much
greater significance.
Think Biz together with F.P.D.P.S. Carpathia Evergreen, Creative Vision Broadcast, Irena Events, organized on 28th October, the 2nd edition of its annual awards ceremony dedicated to leaders in the financial and banking sectors “Think Biz Financial Leaders Awards Gala 2025″, at Crowne Plaza Bucharest Hotel, Crowne Ballroom Hall.
The event brings together business leaders and professionals for a special sit-down gala dinner and an awards ceremony recognizing the most successful individuals and organizations in the banking, leasing, investment funds and financial adviser industry.
Around 80 guests from the financial and banking sectors, directors of investment funds and representatives of some of the largest companies in Romania, together with representatives of the local authorities, government officials and diplomats attend this special event Gala.
We proudly present our Partners: EXIM BANCA ROMANEASCA, SALT BANK, BANCA TRANSILVANIA, GARANTI BBVA ROMANIA, APULUM PORCELAIN FACTORY, FIT4YOU, VALIENTE OIL, PRUNESSO, AUR’A MINERAL WATER, CIUMBRUD, CHIVAS REGAL, ICONICA HAVANA CLUB AND HAPPY FOREVER BY ANDREEA.
THE 2025 WINNERS WERE:
PIONEERING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FINANCING – BANCA DE INVESTIȚII ȘI DEZVOLTARE
The Romanian Investment and Development Bank is pioneering a new era of sustainable financing by uniting public and private resources to build a stronger, more resilient Romanian economy.
INNOVATION IN BANKING – ROMANIAN ASSOCIATION OF BANKS(A.R.B) / TRANSFOND
RoPay is the first national instant payment service via mobile phone, enabling transfers from one bank account to another, based on a national payment scheme managed by A.R.B and TRANSFOND.
FINANCIAL ADVISER OF THE YEAR – KIWI FINANCE
For outstanding success in one of the most competitive financial services sectors.
BEST BANKING STRATEGY – ING BANK ROMÂNIA
ING Bank România, the only bank in top 10 with organic growth, based on digitalization and excellence in client experience.
RETAIL BANK OF THE YEAR – GARANTI BBVA ROMANIA
For successful operations in one of the most competitive banking market segments, with oustanding products and services for its expanding customer base.
CORPORATE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR – LIBRA INTERNET BANK
InvestEU – a financing solution backed by EU guarantees that helps Romanian companies grow, innovate and advance sustainably.
DIGITAL BANK OF THE YEAR – CEC BANK
CEC Bank has been awarded the title “Digital Bank of The Year”, for the way it has transformed tradition into innovation, bringing the future closer through technology, trust and a human digital experience.
BANK OF THE YEAR – BANCA TRANSILVANIA
For achieving a high level of recognition and admiration for its innovative strategies and solid growth in a highly competilive market segment, responding better than any other bank to customers’needs and expectations.
BANKER OF THE YEAR – GABRIELA NISTOR, CEO, SALT BANK
For achieving a high level of recognition and admiration from the general business community for outstanding results and qualities of creative leadership, reflected in her essential contribution to SALT BANK’s successful launch and expansion strategy.
