Valentin Cazacu
About Valentin Cazacu
Valentin Cazacu serves as the Senior Director of Finance - Services (Real Estate & Global Procurement) at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2022 in Zug, Switzerland. He has extensive experience in finance and procurement, having previously worked at Ferring Pharmaceuticals and Nestlé, among others.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Valentin Cazacu serves as the Senior Director of Finance - Services (Real Estate & Global Procurement) at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2022, working from Zug, Switzerland. In this role, he has established the Procurement Savings methodology to optimize cost savings across the organization. Cazacu has also evaluated and optimized the Real Estate portfolio through financial analysis, contributing to strategic decisions regarding the company's real estate footprint. He actively participates in strategy planning and implementation as a member of the Services Leadership Team, influencing the direction of Global Procurement and Real Estate services.
Previous Experience at Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Cazacu worked at Ferring Pharmaceuticals for four years, from 2018 to 2022. He held two roles during his tenure: Senior Manager Procurement Controlling and Senior Manager R&D Controlling. In these positions, he contributed to the financial oversight of procurement and research and development activities, ensuring effective resource allocation and cost management.
Career Background at Nestlé
Cazacu has extensive experience with Nestlé, where he worked in various financial roles from 2006 to 2017. His positions included Financial Controller & Purchasing Specialist, Internal Auditor, and Finance and Procurement Controller. He also served as Regional Business Development for Russia, CIS, and Baltic States. His responsibilities included financial oversight, auditing, and procurement management, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Valentin Cazacu holds multiple degrees and diplomas in relevant fields. He earned a Master's degree in Management of Technology and Entrepreneurship from EPFL from 2004 to 2006 and a Master's degree in Physics from the same institution from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, he completed the Leading Digital Business Transformation Program at IMD in 2022. He also achieved a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) in Commodity Trading from both the Swiss Trading & Shipping Association and the University of Geneva from 2017 to 2018.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
Cazacu has led significant initiatives in his career, including the global roll-out of the Concur Travel Expenses management tool, which streamlined travel expense processes. He played a key role in the automation of global headcount planning and forecasting, enhancing workforce management efficiency. Furthermore, he contributed to the successful integration of financial systems by leading the Overhead and Central Functions Controlling streams for a Global SAP implementation.