Christian ’76 Tour, listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange under the ticker TRIP, announced an executive management reshuffle, as founder Cristian Pandel stepped down from the role of CEO to become non-executive chairman of the Board of Directors. The CEO position was taken over by Ştefan Petre, a move aimed at establishing a clear separation between strategic oversight and day-to-day operational management.
The changes were approved by the Board of Directors on September 24. In his new role, Cristian Pandel will focus on long-term strategy and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), a pillar committed to investors during the initial public offering in June. Ştefan Petre, who joined the company in 2024 as sales and marketing director before becoming deputy CEO and taking part in the stock exchange listing, will oversee daily operations and expansion opportunities, particularly in the Republic of Moldova. The new CEO brings over 17 years of experience in management and regional coordination, having previously served as general manager of a multinational’s subsidiary in the Republic of Moldova and regional director for the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan. Also as of September 24, following Alin Răţoi’s resignation from his board mandate, Ştefan Petre was appointed interim board member until the next Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the new CEO of Christian Tour?
Ştefan Petre has taken over as the new CEO of Christian Tour, leading daily operations and regional expansion initiatives.
What will Cristian Pandel’s new role be?
Founder Cristian Pandel stepped down from executive management to become non-executive chairman of the Board of Directors, focusing on long-term strategy and M&A.
When were these leadership changes approved?
The executive changes were officially approved by the company’s Board of Directors on September 24.