ROCA Industry, the first Romanian holding company of construction-materials manufacturers, has announced the appointment of Camelia Ene as CEO.
Ene has 25 years of experience in multinational companies, with over 17 years in the energy sector, including seven as CEO of MOL Romania. According to ROCA, “[she] brings to ROCA Industry a strategic vision focused on sustainable growth and consolidation, aligned with the holding’s objectives.”
Former CEO Ionut Bindea continues in his role as Chairman of the Board and Senior Investment Manager of ROCA Investments, where he focuses on developing investment strategies.
“ROCA Industry is on an upward trajectory, and passing the torch to Camelia Ene represents a natural step in continuing our regional growth strategy,” said Bindea. “We have worked intensively to build a solid foundation, and the experience Camelia brings from a strategic sector will strengthen our ability to navigate market challenges, positioning Romanian companies as regional leaders. I remain active in key positions, continuing to support the strategic development of the holding.”
“I am starting this new chapter with ROCA Industry with energy and the desire to continue driving impactful projects for the future of the industry,” said Ene. “My experience in business transformation and scaling aligns with ROCA Industry’s vision of building strong Romanian companies that are competitive at the regional level. Our team of professionals will continue to pursue the sustainable growth of the holding and leverage market potential, thus demonstrating that the Romanian industry can generate value and innovation.”
According to a company press release, “ROCA Industry, a holding that is majority-owned by private-equity company ROCA Investments, represents the first strategic pillar dedicated to generating value through consolidating and modernizing Romanian production capabilities, with the aim of increasing the competitiveness of the national industry.” ROCA Industry reported a cumulative turnover of RON 517.3 million (approximately EUR 104 million) in the first nine months of 2024, representing a 9% increase over the same period of the previous year, “despite over 23% decrease in the residential construction index.” The cumulative EBITDA of ROCA companies reached RON 59.5 million (approximately EUR 12 million), marking a 48% increase over the same period in 2023.