S-P O’Mahony – General Director

S-P O’Mahony has extensive experience in the field of international relations, foreign capital investment and regional development, as well as being a marketing and sales professional. During his career he has contributed to the activity of international institutions such as  British Airways, Malév and the Embassy of Ireland in Romania.  He is at home in the field of regional social development, and is the General Director and Vice President of the Board of Directors of Opportunity Microcredit Romania, as well as working with GoodBrand, a consultancy specialised in developing corporate social strategy.

János Bereczki – Director (Operations)

János Bereczki, as a Deputy CEO of Opportunity Microcredit Romania coordinates the activity of departments: sales, risk and marketing communications. Both in his professional and individual life he is engaged in dealing with questions regarding small- and microenterprise development and the economic and social issues of development. Using his economic, commercial, corporate knowledge and experience he works hard and with great enthusiasm to offer opportunities for small and microenterprises.

Dana Gaga – Director (Finance)

In 1995, Dana Gaga was offered the chance to be part of a team that would implement a brand new concept in the Romanian economy: microfinance. At the beginning of her activity she managed the economic operations of this Institution, implementing the organizational structure and the financial systems step by step, then she became the head of Finance and Accounting Department. Currently she is part of the company’s senior management team, as a Deputy CEO.

Călin Chirilean – IT Manager

Călin Chirilean joined the Opportunity Microcredit Romania team in 2001 right after university graduation; he has developed his professional knowledge simultaneously with company expansion. Călin Chirilean has contributed to the implementation of financial information management systems; he has also designed and developed network infrastructure and secure communication. Since 2008 he has coordinated the IT Department, and believes that for a computer expert the financial sector can be full of challenges and rewards.

Adriana Cozlea – Head of Legal Department

Adriana Cozlea provided legal assistance to BCR-Erste Romanian's leading bank, for 17 years, and has chosen to continue practicing her profession as an independent lawyer. She has also taught  financial, banking and currency legislation at the Dimitrie Cantemir University in Târgu Mureș for 10 years. In June 2009, she was offered the opportunity to provide legal assistance in the field she has specialized. With great enthusiasm she established and lead the Legal Department of Opportunity Microcredit Romania.

Helga Dumitrescu – HR Manager

Helga Dumitrescu is a certified trainer and psychologist, specialized in work psychology. She joined Opportunity Microcredit Romania in 2006 and coordinated the Human Resources Department. Helga believes she has found her vocation through the human resources field that has enabled her to combine her intuition and practicality.

Csilla Henter – Office Manager

Csilla Henter has been employed at Opportunity Microcredit Romania since 1995, when the Company was founded. She has grown along with the Institution in knowledge and experience. Last year she  was appointed to be part of the Management Team of the Company. She believes she can contribute to the development of the institution by promoting Christian values, values that have been the foundation of Opportunity, with its mission to improve life for all people who choose its services.

Rodica Lazăr – Risk Manager

Rodica Lazăr has spent most of her professional career as a Risk Manager in one of the largest banks in Romania. Those have been the years when she learnt that a successful manager is to inspire her subordinates to risk and to learn, by being their example. She joined Opportunity Microcredit Romania, challenged by its spirit and values, and because of the way the institution appreciates people. Here she has found her balance between creativity and responsibility that brings professional satisfaction.