Alexandru Reff has been appointed country managing partner Deloitte Romania and Moldova, officially starting on June 1. He will replace Ahmed Hassan, who takes on a regional leadership position.
Reff (photo) is an attorney at law, founder of Reff & Associates, the law firm representing Deloitte Legal in Romania. He started his career in Deloitte in 1997 and served in various executive roles, including Tax and Legal partner for a period of four years. He is a recognized expert in M&A and real estate.
„I am excited to assume the leadership of the firm where I started my career. I look forward to continuing our journey to become an exceptional firm,” said Reff on the appointment.
Hassan added: „I am sure that, under Alex’s leadership the firm will continue to build on the strong position it currently holds. He is a talented and energetic professional who will lead Deloitte with passion and integrity.”
Hassan will take on new regional responsibilities within Deloitte, as Central Europe Risk leader and member of the regional executive committee. He joined Deloitte Romania in 2000 and has more than 20 years’ worth of expertise in financial advisory and audit. He was country managing partner since 2011. Previously he held leadership positions such as partner in charge of audit and risk services for Balkans and chairman of the Board of Director for Deloitte Central Europe.
The firm’s current leadership team is represented by 17 partners and 35 senior executives, while the firm’s headcount doubled to almost 700 people and the service portfolio expanded.
Reff & Associates will be led by Andrei Burz-Pinzaru, partner, heading the firm’s banking and securities practice, while Reff continues to support clients in M&A and real estate. The law firm 6 partners and more than 60 lawyers.