Our People

Through leadership, determination fuels strength driving innovation into action.

Management Team

The Premier Energy Group’s experienced leaders proactively tackle market dynamics, showcasing innovation in sourcing underlying energy. This approach fosters operational flexibility, leading to robust results in volatile conditions.

Jose Garza

Jose started his career in the investment banking sector, working for Merrill Lynch and then Salomon Brothers, where he focused on European Mergers & Acquisitions. During his16-year career, he has worked on a very broad range of public and private market transactions, including several high-profile ones, and worked his way up to the position of Managing Director M&A of Salomon Brothers for CEEMA. In 2008 he moved to Prague, where he became Head of M&A for the PPF Group. In EMMA group, which he joined in 2012, he was Investment Director and Country Manager for Greece and Romania. From this position, he originated all Greek, Romanian and Moldavian acquisitions and their subsequent management. He is currently the CEO of the Premier Energy group. In 2021, he became a partner of EMMA Capital. Jose has been a member of the Board of Directors since May 28, 2024.

Chairman of the Board of Directors, Executive Member

Petr Stohr

Petr Stohr, Premier Energy Group's CFO and Board Member, brings over 25 years of financial management experience. He holds an MBA from both London Business School and Columbia Business School alongside a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and logistics from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Petr started his career as an accountant with Arthur Andersen and as an M&A investment banking analyst at Salomon Smith Barney followed by work as an investment associate with Citigroup Private Equity in New York. He eventually became a Vice President with Citigroup Private Equity in the London office where he was a key member of an investment team responsible for managing a global private equity portfolio of over USD 10 billion. In 2010, when Citigroup divested from Citigroup Private Equity, Petr accepted an offer to join the PPF Group in Prague, moving to EMMA Capital as the Director of M&A in 2013 and becoming a partner in 2016. From 2016 to 2020 he held the role of Chief Financial Officer of SAZKA Group (now Allwyn), one of the world’s largest and fastest growing lottery companies, where he was part of a management team that acquired multiple lottery companies and led over €3 billion of financings, including the group’s inaugural €300 million Eurobond indentures, inaugural CZK 6 billion retail bonds traded on the Prague Stock Exchange and numerous multinational bank financings. While Petr has been involved with the Premier Energy Group since 2011, he has been engaged in the day-to-day management of the business since 2020. Petr has been a member of the Board of Directors since January 28, 2021.

Executive Member of the Board of Directors

Marius Cazan

Marius Cazan leads the Natural Gas department of Premier Energy Romania since 2014. He has over 20 years of experience in gas supply and distribution management, project management, implementing business solutions for utility companies, and software development. His expertise was acquired through his work at Siveco Romania, and other medium and large-sized companies.

Gas Department manager

Sorin Bulagea

Sorin Bulagea, Head of the Regulatory Department at Premier Energy Romania, joined the Premier Group in 2018 as a Regulatory CEO Adviser. With over 32 years of experience in risk management, energy control, network access regulation, and authorization in the natural gas sector, Sorin brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. He has gained extensive experience at the Romanian Gas Regulatory Authority, Distrigaz SUD, and the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority.

Head of Regulatory Department of Premier Energy Romania

Catalina Ionescu

Catalina Ionescu, Head of Legal at Premier Energy Romania, brings over 18 years of expertise to the role. Having joined Premier Energy Group in 2012, she has extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions, energy, regulatory affairs, corporate governance, and insolvency. Catalina built her strong background in various industries (from media to gambling), demonstrating her commitment to excellence in the legal field.

Head of Legal of Premier Energy Romania

Lorena Voicu

Lorena Voicu joined the Group in March 2022 as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Alive Capital S.A., with financial responsibilities for all the Group’s renewable projects in Romania. She later expanded her role, becoming Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for both the Renewables and Natural Gas divisions of the Group. Prior to her current position, she worked for KPMG as an Audit Director coordinating audits for companies from the Romanian Energy Sector and for Ernst & Young as Audit Senior Manager coordinating audits for companies spanning across numerous industries with a particular focus on the Power & Utilities and Oil & Gas sectors. She graduated from Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies, Faculty of Accounting and Information Systems, she is an ACCA Fellow (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) since 2011 and an ASPAAS member (Authority for the Public Oversight of the Activity of the Statutory Audit) since 2019 with a professional experience of over 16 years in Big 4 companies.

Chief Financial Officer, Renewable and Natural Gas Divisions

Giacomo Billi

Giacomo Billi is the Head of Renewables Division and CEO of Alive Capital, overseeing asset management and electricity trading and supply. With a background in economics and renewable energy, he has held key positions in notable companies in Italy and the UK. Giacomo holds licenses in Business and Banking and an MBA from Luiss Business School. Proficient in Romanian, English, and Italian, he brings a wealth of expertise to Alive Capital.

Head of Renewables Division and CEO of Alive Capital

Vlad Piraianu

Vlad Piraianu joined Alive Capital’s Team in 2021. Graduating in 2007 from the Faculty of Energy at the Polytechnic University of Bucharest, specializing in Hydropower, he holds a Ph.D. in Energy Engineering and is a university professor. With experience in developing, executing, and operating projects for renewable electricity production, Vlad coordinates the electricity production activity within Alive Capital.

Chief Technical Officer of Alive Capital

Jose Luis Gomez Pascual

Jose Luis Gomez Pascual, Country Manager of Premier Energy Moldova, brings over 25 years of experience in energy projects across various countries. With a background in Economics, Business Administration, and Law, Jose-Luis has worked with Accenture and Naturgy, contributing significantly to Premier Energy Moldova's success since joining in 2011.

Country Manager Of Premier Energy Moldova

Tatiana Gotisan

Tatiana Gotisan, Director of Regulations, Tariffs, and Energy Purchases at Premier Energy Moldova, brings extensive experience from her tenure at Red Union Fenosa and Gas Natural Fenosa. With a background in regulatory affairs and revenue planning, Tatiana has played a crucial role in collaborating with state authorities and overseeing the electricity purchase process since joining Premier Energy Moldova.

Director of Regulations, Tariffs and Energy Purchases of Premier Energy Moldova

Ion Munteanu

Ion Munteanu, Chief Financial Officer at Premier Energy Moldova, brings a wealth of experience from academia to government service and corporate finance. With a background in economics and extensive leadership roles in academia and government, including as Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Reforms, Ion transitioned to the corporate sector in 2000. Since 2019, he has served as CFO at Premier Energy Moldova, overseeing financial operations.

Chief Financial Officer, Premier Energy Moldova

Cornelia Szabo

Cornelia Szabo, Executive Director at Premier Energy Supply, has over 20 years of experience in the energy and financial sectors. Prior to her current role, she led the Shared Services Division of the CEZ Group in Romania, overseeing key functions such as Customer Service, Billing, IT, Asset Management, Legal, Quality Management, and Security. She also served as CFO of CEZ Distribution, where she was responsible for financial operations, budget planning, accounting, legal, human resources, as well as the implementation of optimization projects. Her experience also includes the position of Deputy CFO at CEZ Romania and several leadership roles in finance and accounting within the CEZ Group. Cornelia is recognized for her results-driven leadership, expertise in process optimization, and her ability to manage complex teams and projects in both regulated and competitive environments.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, Premier Energy Furnizare

Alexandru Manda

Alexandru Manda, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Premier Energy Furnizare (formerly CEZ Vanzare), has over 25 years of experience in the energy and financial sectors, and more than 8 years in a CFO position. He oversees financial and accounting activities, budget planning, cost optimization, and ensures compliance with legal, fiscal, and regulatory requirements.His expertise combines financial rigor with a deep understanding of the energy industry. His professional background includes various roles within Petrom and several coordination and leadership positions within the CEZ Romania Group.Over the years, he has successfully managed numerous projects related to SAP implementation, organizational change, process optimization, and the development of shared service centers in Romania and Albania.He graduated from the University of Pitesti, Faculty of Accounting and Management Information Systems, and holds a master’s degree in managerial accounting and audit.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, Premier Energy Furnizare

Marius Cimpeanu

Marius Cimpeanu is a strategic leader with over 20 years of in-depth experience in the energy sector, possessing solid expertise in complex strategic and operational management. His expertise includes the development and implementation of hedging and pricing strategies for end customers, consumption forecasting, and optimization of energy procurement processes. He has demonstrated a remarkable ability to lead digital transformation initiatives, including the implementation of Robotic Process Automation (RPA), organizational optimization, and the development of long-term strategic plans. With a strong understanding of both centralized and bilateral energy markets, Marius excels in budget management, team leadership, and data-driven decision-making, consistently contributing to operational efficiency and cost minimization.

HEAD OF ENERGY DEPARTMENT, Premier Energy Furnizare