Anca Vlad and Alexandru Vlad received the “Entrepreneurs of the Year” at the Champions in Business Gala, one of the most prestigious events dedicated to the Romanian business environment.

The award was offered for the outstanding financial performance achieved by the Fildas-Catena Group in 2023.

During his speech at the award ceremony, Alexandru Vlad, the Group’s vice-president, emphasized the values that have propelled Fildas-Catena to the top of the Romanian pharmaceutical sector. The Fildas-Catena vice-president also spoke of the pride he feels in carrying forward the principles that define this family business:

“We are extremely honored to be recognized tonight. I speak on behalf of myself and my mother. For us, the patient comes first. We are always looking to offer fair prices and make it easier for patients to access medicines in one place. As entrepreneurs, we know how important it is to remain true, do what you say and don’t deviate from that direction. This is one of my mother’s core values that I want to carry on,” said Alexandru Vlad at the award ceremony.

The Fildas-Catena Group is a leader in pharmaceutical distribution and retail in Romania, and represents a success story of a family business, based on commitment, innovation, and respect for all those who cross the threshold of the pharmacy of the heart, Catena.

Organized by the global consulting firm PwC, Raiffeisen Bank and Sarmis Capital, the Champions in Business Gala celebrates Romanian entrepreneurs who excel in performance, vision, and economic impact. The event highlights the inspirational stories of business leaders who are actively contributing to Romania’s development.