Carmen Radu facts for kids

Carmen Radu is a Romanian expert who used to lead a special bank called Exim Bank of Romania. She was the president and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of this bank from 2005 to 2009. Before that, she worked in important roles at the Ministry of Public Finance, which is a government department in Romania.

What is a CEO?

A CEO stands for Chief Executive Officer. This is the highest-ranking person in a company or organization. Think of them as the main leader or captain of a team. Their job is to make big decisions and guide the company to reach its goals. Carmen Radu was the CEO of Exim Bank, meaning she was in charge of how the bank operated.

Exim Bank of Romania

Exim Bank of Romania is a special kind of bank. It's not like a regular bank where people open savings accounts. Instead, it's a state-owned bank that helps Romanian companies, especially those that want to trade with other countries. It helps them get loans and support to grow their businesses and sell products abroad.

Ministry of Public Finance

The Ministry of Public Finance is a very important part of the Romanian government. Its main job is to manage the country's money. This includes collecting taxes, deciding how government money is spent, and making sure the country's finances are healthy. Carmen Radu worked as a director in this ministry, which means she had a key role in managing public money before leading Exim Bank.