Bogdan Sterescu, E MBA
About Bogdan Sterescu, E MBA
Bogdan Sterescu is the Operations Director Europe at Emerson, based in Cluj, Romania, with extensive experience in quality management, plant operations, and technical leadership.
Current Role at Emerson
Bogdan Sterescu is currently the Operations Director Europe at Emerson, located in Cluj, Romania. In his role, he oversees the operational processes across the European region, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing and service operations.
Career History at Emerson
Before becoming the Operations Director Europe, Bogdan Sterescu held several key positions at Emerson. He served as the Quality and ESH Director Europe for Flow Controls for 2 months in 2020-2021 and as the Quality Director Europe for Flow Controls from 2019 to 2020. He was also the Plant Manager at Emerson Automation Solutions, Pressure Management from 2017 to 2020, and at Emerson Automation Solutions from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he was an Operations Manager at Emerson Automation Solutions from 2015 to 2017 and acted as Plant Manager for the Roxar Division from 2011 to 2015.
Previous Experience at ThyssenKrupp Bilstein Compa
Prior to his tenure at Emerson, Bogdan Sterescu worked at ThyssenKrupp Bilstein Compa in Sibiu, Romania. He served as the Technical Manager from 2007 to 2010 and as the Head of Technical Department from 2005 to 2011. During his time at ThyssenKrupp, he was responsible for overseeing technical operations and facilitating the development and implementation of technical solutions.
Educational Background
Bogdan Sterescu holds an Executive MBA from The University of Hull, which he completed from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Cluj Napoca, where he studied from 1997 to 2002. He also studied at the Faculty of Machine Constructions, specializing in Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
While at Emerson, Bogdan Sterescu led the development of the LEAN layout for new buildings at the Roxar facility in Cluj, Romania, resulting in significant operational efficiencies. He developed business cases for in-source initiatives that led to over $1.3 million in annual savings and managed the operations organization at Roxar, growing sales from $0 to $53 million in less than three years. He also implemented European work cultures from Italy, Germany, and Norway into the Roxar facility and managed an annual budget exceeding $50 million.