We continue our presentation of the Energynomics Award nominees with the “Manager of the year” category. The award honors the most innovative and inspirational manager in the industry. The criteria for analysis include: demonstrated leadership qualities, contribution to the company’s growth, introduction and implementation of new strategies. Only one of them will be awarded at the Gala on December 4, but they all deserve our appreciation!
Alive Capital – Giacomo Billi
Founder and CEO of Alive Capital, Giacomo Billi has built one of Romania’s most influential integrated renewable-energy companies, managing over 1.2 GW. His strategic vision, financial discipline and commitment to innovation strengthen the national energy transition and raise performance standards across the sector.
DRI – Laura Lazăr
Since April 2024, Laura Lazăr has built DRI’s Romanian subsidiary from the ground up, assembling a strong local team and securing a firm position in a highly competitive market. Her leadership delivered swift and remarkable results: commercial approval for 173 MW of renewable projects — Romania’s first new wind farm in a decade, plus major solar capacities in Glodeni — all brought to Ready-to-Build stage. She also secured financing for flagship assets such as Glodeni II and Văcărești. With a PhD in energy production and 15 years of experience managing more than 500 MW, Laura exemplifies strategic thinking, operational excellence and inspirational leadership in Romania’s energy transition.
Electrica – Alexandru Chiriță
As CEO, Alexandru Chiriță has repositioned Electrica as a central force in Romania’s energy transition. In 2025, he coordinated the landmark €500 million green bond issuance, advanced a 1 GWh storage programme, launched major renewable projects — including Crucea Est — and achieved the highest investment execution rate in the industry (112.5%). Strong financial performance, renewed capital-market confidence and expanded social impact define a forward-looking, effective style of leadership.
Enevo – Radu Brașoveanu
Radu Brașoveanu, co-founder and CTO of ENEVO, has guided the company’s evolution from a Romanian start-up into a global EPC contractor delivering energy and infrastructure projects across 12 countries and four continents. With over 20 years of experience in generation, transmission, automation and critical infrastructure, he has overseen a portfolio including 1 GW of PV, more than 250 MWh of storage and a 2025 turnover exceeding €100 million.
Enexus – Iulia Meiroșu (CFO) & Alina Ștefan (CCO)
Iulia Meiroșu and Alina Ștefan embody a new generation of leadership in energy, combining strategic finance with authentic communication, operational precision with investor diplomacy. They are the connective force behind Enexus’ rapid growth as a high-performance EPC, strengthening credibility, scaling processes and driving the company’s expanding market footprint. Their complementary leadership creates a rare model of co-management in the sector.
WALDEVAR – Nicolae Constantin
Nicolae Constantin, COO of WALDEVAR Energy, has overseen one of the most dynamic operational expansions in Romania’s renewable-energy sector. Under his leadership, the company now operates the country’s largest fleet of PV-construction equipment and an 85% larger workforce than in 2023. Coordinating more than 50 active sites and supporting nearly 2.5 GW of commissioned and contracted projects, he has consolidated WALDEVAR’s position as a national leader.