Alin Popa is the General Manager of Novum Invest, where he has been leading the company’s growth and risk management strategies for over five years. With extensive experience in hotel operations management, he has successfully led multiple hotel openings, overseeing pre-opening planning, operational setup, and staff training to ensure seamless launches. His expertise includes cost management, budgeting, and profit & loss (P&L) analysis, with a strong focus on financial efficiency and long-term profitability. He holds a Risk Diploma from SDA Bocconi School of Management and UniCredit Risk Academy, with a strong background in rating systems, derivatives, and risk analysis. Before joining Novum Invest, he served as Regional Manager for Bucharest and previously the Oltenia Region at UniCredit Bank Romania, where he managed a team of more than 200 employees and oversaw a portfolio of over 300 corporate and small business clients. During his 11 years in this role, he increased portfolio profitability, reduced the non-performing loans ratio, and improved customer satisfaction and retention rates. He also leveraged his expertise in negotiation, coaching, and banking to build long-term relationships with key stakeholders and partners.