Team

Hatwit is led by a senior team of professionals with deep expertise in executive search, corporate strategy, human resources, and operational leadership.

We work hands-on with clients and partners to shape meaningful, long-term outcomes – guiding leadership appointments and talent strategies across Europe’s diverse markets.

Luminita Potorac-Roman

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

Luminita Potorac-Roman is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Hatwit International. She leads Executive Search and Leadership Advisory projects across Financial Services, Consumer, Business Services, and Healthcare sectors. With over 20 years of experience spanning Legal, HR, and Consulting, she brings strategic insight, cross-cultural fluency, and strategic focus to every mandate.

Her work includes Senior and C-level appointments, leadership assessment and development programs, succession planning, career management programs for multinational organisations, including Fortune 500 companies and global investment funds. She has led cross-border assignments in both mature and fast-growing European markets, supporting long-term leadership transformation.

Luminita began her career shortly in corporate and labour law before moving into senior HR roles in services, retail, and manufacturing. She has been active in the Executive Search and Consulting industry since 2008, founding Hatwit to deliver high-integrity, insight-driven talent solutions across borders.

MBA, CNAM Paris | Certified in multiple psychometric tools

Based in Luxembourg
English | French | Romanian 

Marius Potorac-Roman

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

Marius Potorac-Roman is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Hatwit International. He leads Executive Search and Leadership Advisory mandates across the Technology and Industrial sectors, supporting Fortune 500 companies, international family-owned firms, private equity-backed businesses, and multinational corporations.

With over 20 years of experience in strategic sales, business development, and cross-border growth, Marius combines deep commercial acumen with a strong understanding of leadership dynamics in highly competitive, evolving markets. He advises clients on senior executive appointments, succession planning, and organisational transformation.

Before co-founding Hatwit, Marius held senior commercial and leadership roles in the Security, Technology, and Telecommunications sectors, where he developed regional strategies and delivered consistent growth in complex B2B environments. As an extension of his commercial expertise, he also served as EMEA Sales Trainer for over three years at a global leader in video surveillance, where he coached and trained sales teams across the region. He designed and implemented consultative selling programs focused on client-centric growth, solution design, and strategic account development.

At Hatwit, Marius plays a key role in driving the firm’s international expansion and client partnerships across Western and Central-Eastern Europe.

MBA, CNAM Paris | MSc in Business Economics

Based in Luxembourg
English | Romanian

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Maria Predoiu

Principal – Consumer Vertical

Maria Predoiu is a Principal at Hatwit International, contributing to Executive Search and Leadership Advisory mandates in the Consumer sector, particularly Retail and FMCG, having over 20 years of experience in senior business leadership and strategic capability development.

Maria previously held senior regional roles at Procter & Gamble, leading multi-market marketing operations for a $1B portfolio and driving commercial and organisational growth across South-East Europe. She also served as President of the International Advertising Association in Romania, advancing industry standards, policy, and professional education.

In recent years, Maria has also led ventures in EdTech, designing capability programs for corporates and digital learning tools for children.

At Hatwit, Maria supports selected mandates requiring deep sector insight, leadership experience, and agile growth capabilities.

BSc in Commerce | Executive Programs, Harvard Business School

Based in Bucharest 
English | Romanian

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Ioana Ciribasa

Head of Talent Intelligence

Ioana Ciribasa leads the Executive Search Research function at Hatwit International, bringing over 15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources within complex multinational environments and specialist recruitment agencies. Her professional background spans Technology, Engineering, Industrial, Outsourcing, and Market Research sectors, combining rigorous research methodology with a strong understanding of specialist, management, and leadership talent across Europe.

Prior to joining Hatwit International, Ioana built her career within global organisations such as Accenture, Schaeffler, Ipsos, and in-tech engineering services, where she supported recruitment for highly specialized roles, technical, niche, as well as management and leadership hiring initiatives. Alongside recruitment delivery, she worked closely with business leaders on workforce planning, hiring priorities, assessment and development, and people-related processes in multinational contexts.

At Hatwit International, Ioana is responsible for leading Talent Intelligence activities across assignments and team. She oversees market mapping, talent identification and evaluation, and the delivery of structured, data-driven insights that support informed and strategic hiring decisions across industries. With a strong focus on quality, methodology, and collaboration, she continuously strengthens research processes, tools, and team capability to ensure accuracy, consistency, and long-term value for clients.

Psychology Degree, University of Bucharest

Based in Romania 
English | Romanian

Václav Kinzl

Senior Consultant Collaborator – Czechia

Václav Kinzl collaborates with the Hatwit team to develop and deliver executive search assignments tailored specifically to the Czech market. With strong expertise in human resources, talent management, and organizational development, he supports the identification and evaluation of leadership talent that meets the strategic needs of our clients.

Bringing over 20 years of experience, including 17 years at Accenture where he led Human Resources Operations and Recruitment functions, Václav has a proven track record in managing complex recruitment projects and talent development within large multinational environments. His insights help ensure that executive search mandates are closely aligned with market realities and organizational goals.

Master’s Degree in Human Resources & Adult Education from Charles University, Prague

Based in Prague 
English | Czech

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