Marius C. Draghici
About Marius C. Draghici
Marius C. Draghici is an International Finance Director with extensive experience in finance and accounting, having worked for notable firms such as PwC and The Carlyle Group. He has received recognition for his leadership in finance, including a finance team of the year award, and has a strong background in international tax matters.
Current Role at Apollo Global Management
Marius C. Draghici serves as the International Finance Director at Apollo Global Management LLC. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's financial strategies and operations in London, United Kingdom. His role involves overseeing international finance functions and implementing financial policies that align with the organization’s global objectives.
Previous Experience at The Carlyle Group
Marius Draghici has extensive experience at The Carlyle Group, where he held multiple roles from 2004 to 2016. He began as European Controller and Finance Manager, then progressed to EMENA Controller and Finance Associate Vice-President, and later served as EMEA Controller and Finance Vice-President. His tenure included responsibilities in both Paris and London, where he focused on financial management and reporting.
Professional Background at PwC
Marius Draghici worked at PwC from 1994 to 2003, starting as an Audit Senior/Assistant in Bucharest, Romania. He later transitioned to Paris, France, where he served as Audit Manager/Supervisor in Financial Services and Finance Manager for Inter Territory Clearing. His experience at PwC provided him with a strong foundation in auditing and financial services.
Educational Qualifications
Marius Draghici holds a BSc in Economics from Academia de Studii Economice din București, completed between 1992 and 1997. He also studied at Vasile Alecsandri National College, where he achieved his Licence (BAC) from 1988 to 1992. Additionally, he is a member of ACCA and achieved FCCA status between 1996 and 1999, enhancing his expertise in finance and accounting.
Achievements in Finance
Marius Draghici has received recognition for his contributions to finance, including winning a finance team of the year award. He has successfully accelerated the monthly close process from two weeks to five calendar days and has built and led a strong EMEA finance team. His work has also influenced finance transformation through systems and process improvements.