Anca Gherle is a high-level public affairs professional with over 15 years of experience in legislative and policy-making roles within the European Parliament, Romania’s central administration and the private sector. She currently serves as the Country Director for Romania at Aretera Public Affairs, where she leads a dynamic team assisting global corporate clients in navigating the complexities of Romania’s political landscape.
Anca’s career began in political journalism, followed by roles in political communications and electoral strategy. She gained substantial experience working with the Romanian Senate’s Commission of Labour, the European Parliament, and as an advisor to the Minister of Public Consultation and Social Dialogue. In these capacities, she developed expertise in drafting policies, standards, procedures, and laws, and facilitated cooperation between the private sector, NGOs, and government entities.
Transitioning to the private sector, Anca became the Regional Public Affairs Manager for Romania and CEE at FREE NOW, a European mobility platform. She was instrumental in drafting and advocating for new transportation legislation, providing legal income opportunities for over 3 million customers and around 160,000 new jobs created, and contributing to EU-level digitalization regulations.
Academically, Anca holds postgraduate certifications from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Oxford Royale Academy, and Harvard Business School, complementing her bachelor’s degree in Journalism and MA in Governance and Administration. She is also a certified AI expert, actively assisting clients in navigating the evolving policy landscape related to artificial intelligence. Currently, she is a scholar at the European University Institute Global Executive Master.
Anca’s dedication to fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors has been pivotal in driving societal change and economic growth in Romania, and mostly within the CEE region.
Her leadership and vision continue to shape the future of public affairs in the region.
