We power transformation
We advise utilities, industrial groups, investors and the public sector on building businesses ready for a modern, fast-paced and greener economy, at an international level, meeting the expectations of today's society.
- 14
- countries
- 500+
- projects
- 9+ GW
- renewables in DD
- +€1B
- CAPEX analyzed
Six advisory practices
Six integrated practices working as one advisory partner, built for strategic clarity in complex markets and disciplined execution where it matters most.
15+
Years of Excellence in Advisory
Strategic Advisory
Sharper corporate direction, stronger financial performance and a defensible market position in an increasingly volatile environment. Market entry and consolidation, ESG and decarbonisation, financial modelling and regulatory studies that inform high-stakes capital decisions.
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Transformation & Delivery Advisory
Translating strategic ambition into measurable results. Operating model design, program governance, process redesign, digital enablement and AI adoption, with vendor coordination across the full transformation cycle.
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Regulatory, ESG & Risk Advisory
Resilient decision-making in a moving policy landscape. Continuous regulatory monitoring and early warnings, advocacy, CSRD and VSME reporting, carbon footprint across Scopes 1 to 3, and enterprise risk frameworks.
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Transaction Advisory
Asset value protected and enhanced through rigorous due diligence and disciplined deal structuring. Origination, technical, ESG and regulatory due diligence, valuation, and full transaction support on both buy side and sell side.
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Multidisciplinary E2E Advisory
A single point of accountability across strategy, operating model, IT systems, organisational change and execution. Fully integrated programs delivered with our RCI Holding counterparties through our proprietary Control Tower approach.
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Specialized Advisory
Project readiness work that strengthens technical robustness and procurement discipline. Technical specifications and tender documentation, evaluation criteria, procurement and contract support, and independent feasibility review.
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Measurable results from day one
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Countries covered by projects (CEE, Middle East)
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Projects and engagements delivered since 2020
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Renewable capacity evaluated in DD
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Annual turnover from professional services
Where we operate
Energy and utilities first, with adjacent sectors served through transaction, regulatory, and transformation work.
Energy & Utilities
Complex digital and AI transformation programs for DSOs and TSOs (including multi-year programs), from strategy to implementation. Strong focus on asset condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, grid analytics, ADMS.
Renewables, Investors & Funds
Transaction advisory for renewable energy and storage assets across CSE, covering solar, wind and BESS. Investment screening, technical due diligence, portfolio risk and development strategy for funds and private equity across the full deal lifecycle.
Public Sector, Associations & Regulators
Market design, regulatory reform and policy analysis for regulators and sector bodies. Support for public authorities and companies whose core services serve the public interest, such as district heating and water utilities, from smart city programs and digital transformations to EU funding and infrastructure modernisation.
Financial Services / Banking
Sector expertise and market intelligence for banks active in energy and infrastructure lending. ESG screening, green finance advisory and credit risk support for loan portfolios in regulated and competitive markets.
Telco
Digital infrastructure strategy and delivery of EU-funded programs for telecom operators. Procurement and program management for NGA fibre rollout and eIDAS digital identity projects.
Industrial & Asset-Heavy
Decarbonisation strategies, energy audits and ESG roadmaps for energy-intensive industries. Asset management optimisation and feasibility studies that turn transition targets into investable projects.
Chosen by leaders across energy, finance and the public sector
CEA's clients span the full energy value chain and reach well beyond it: utilities and generators, investors and funds, regulators and public institutions, industrial groups and telecoms, across Central and South-East Europe and the Middle East.
Regional footprint
- Central and South-East Europe
- Middle East
Energy & Utilities
Renewables, Investors & Funds
Public Sector & Regulators
Telecom
Financial Services & Banking
Industrial & Asset-Heavy
Selected engagements across CEE and SEE, delivered for utilities, regulators, investors and public authorities, spanning strategy, digital transformation, regulation and deal advisory.
Selected projects across the region
The people behind the work
Senior management, with the wider expert pool available on engagement.
Cristina Popescu
Managing Partner
Strategic Leadership
Cristian Ionescu
Managing Partner
Strategic Advisory & Business Development
Zoltan Nagy-Bege
Managing Partner
Regulatory Advisory & Energy Markets
Valentina Ivan
M&A Lead
Transaction Advisory
Rares Sinca
Digital and Innovation Lead
Strategy, Transformation & Digital Advisory
Angela Nedelcu
Due Diligence Lead
Technical Due Diligence / M&A Support
Ioana Vasilescu
Sustainability Lead
ESG Advisory
Talk to us
Strategy, transactions, or regulatory questions. Reach us directly by phone or email.