Pepco Romania appoints Raul Ciungu Iordate as Head of Operations

Pepco Romania appoints Raul Ciungu Iordate as Head of Operations. With over 16 years of experience in the retail industry, he has held leadership positions in areas such as operations management, human resources, compliance, and project management.

Raul Ciungu takes over this role from Bogdan Grigoriu, who was recently promoted to the position of Regional Operations Director for Pepco South Europe. In his new role, he is responsible for overseeing Pepco’s operations in seven countries (Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina).

As Head of Operations, Raul Ciungu will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing all operational processes within Pepco Romania, ensuring the efficient functioning of stores and improving workflow processes.

He will also oversee the implementation of the company’s development and expansion strategies at the local level, actively contributing to performance growth and the achievement of organizational objectives.

“I am honored to join the Pepco Romania team and excited for the opportunity to contribute to the development and optimization of the company’s operations. In a dynamic sector like retail, operational efficiency and adaptability are essential for achieving goals and success. Together with the team, we will focus on enhancing store performance, improving processes, and implementing innovative solutions to support Pepco’s expansion. Our goal remains the same: to provide customers with an excellent shopping experience and quality products at the best prices. I am confident that through teamwork and strategic vision, we will continue to strengthen Pepco’s position in the Romanian market and beyond,” said Raul Ciungu Iordate, Head of Operations at Pepco Romania.

This year, Pepco Romania celebrates 10 years on the local market, marking this milestone with ongoing expansion and significant growth. The retailer’s team has expanded considerably, from 202 employees in 2015 to 3,648 in January 2025. With 475 stores open nationwide, Romania has become the company’s second-largest market after Poland.