Sorin Popa is a pioneering figure in the Central and Eastern European executive search landscape, with a career spanning over 24 years. As the Managing Partner of Accord Group in Romania and a Co-Founder of the global alliance AltoPartners, Sorin has facilitated hundreds of high-level recruitment assignments across diverse sectors including FMCG, manufacturing, and finance. His expertise extends beyond Romania into Bulgaria, Greece, and Moldova, offering a "local need, global reach" approach to leadership acquisition. Under his leadership, Accord Group has integrated into the Accord Group ECE network and the AESC, maintaining rigorous international standards. Sorin’s professional depth is supported by an Advanced Certificate in Executive Search & Leadership Consulting from Cornell University and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest. Notably, he also holds a Level 3 certification from the WSET, reflecting a high level of expertise in the global wine industry.