Vlad Micu takes on the role of General Manager for the INNO Investments division under Banca Transilvania Group.
Vlad Micu Takes the Helm at INNO Investments, Pursuing Growth in Alternative Funds
Vlad Micu, a seasoned banking professional with nearly three decades of experience, has been appointed as the General Manager and Chairman of the Board of Directors of INNO Investments, a company within the Banca Transilvania Group that specializes in managing alternative investment funds.
Micu's extensive background includes roles in corporate banking, investment banking, trade finance, and business development across several Romanian banks. Prior to his current appointment, he was responsible for coordinating corporate loans at Banca Transilvania. He holds an Executive MBA from the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration.
INNO Investments, formerly known as OTP Asset Management Romania S.A.I., underwent rebranding in June 2025, following its acquisition by the Banca Transilvania Group in October 2024, along with all OTP Group entities in Romania. The company has since received authorization from the Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) as an Alternative Investment Fund Administrator, with Micu receiving ASF approval for his leadership role.
In his new roles, Micu aims to grow alternative investment fund management in Romania. He sees significant medium and long-term growth prospects in the areas of private equity and venture capital, particularly with the development of thematic or sector-focused funds aimed at supporting Romanian entrepreneurial initiatives from seed capital through additional funding rounds and stock exchange listings. This strategy complements the financial services of the broader Banca Transilvania Group.
Background
Prior to joining Banca Transilvania, Micu held various management positions in several banks in Romania. He has also served on the Boards of Directors of leasing companies and financial investment service firms (SSIF).
Summary
| Role | Details | |------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | General Manager & Chairman | Leads INNO Investments, overseeing alternative investment funds management | | Experience | Nearly 30 years in various banking sectors, Board memberships | | Education | Executive MBA from Vienna University of Economics | | Company Background | INNO Investments was formerly OTP Asset Management; acquired in Oct 2024, rebranded June 2025 | | Strategic Focus | Growth in alternative funds, private equity, venture capital, thematic funds for Romanian startups |
This appointment marks a significant step towards expanding the alternative investment niche within Romania's financial market under the Banca Transilvania umbrella. Micu's vision for INNO Investments aligns with the group's commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the Romanian market.
Vlad Micu, in his new roles at INNO Investments, will leverage his extensive finance and investing knowledge to accelerate the growth of alternative investment fund management within the Romanian business sector. Under his leadership, Micu aims to expand private equity and venture capital investments, focusing on thematic or sector-centric funds that specifically support the growth of Romanian startups.
