
Timeline
About me
Managing Director of Linde Baltics
Education

Zhejiang university
-Chinese language and culture study
The university of manchester
-Master's degree chemical engineering with industrial experience first class
Eidgenössische technische hochschule zürich
-Energy systems in transition economics, policy and social challenges
The university of manchester
-Master of business administration (mba)Core Courses:- Leading and Managing in a Global Environment- Strategy and Competition- Business Accounting and Finance- Marketing and Operations
Experience

Bp
Sept 2014 - Jul 2017Process Engineer
Jun 2016 - Jul 2017BP STEM Scholar
Sept 2014 - Jul 2017

Linde
Jul 2018 - now- Developing and executing regional strategies aligned with Linde's global objectives.- Leading a diverse team of department heads and senior managers and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation within the entire organisation. - Oversee the company’s financial performance, monitor budgets, and ensure effective capital allocation.- Ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and safety standards across all production facilities.- Identifying market opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and expanding Linde's footprint in the Baltics. Show less - Led a team of senior business development managers and applications sales engineers to generate profitable sales growth in the Region Europe North.- Created and executed regional business development strategies for the Packaged Gases Business to accomplish sales growth objectives. - Directed and managed the new product development and commercialization in the region by working with the global Linde R&D teams. - Built and maintained business relationships with original equipment manufacturers to secure new opportunities. Show less - Managed the London and South-East of England sales area with the total base revenue of more than £5 million per annum. - Developed and executed strategies for the portfolio of accounts to achieve business development growth targets and retain customers. - Achieved more than £1 million in new business opportunities in a very competitive area during a challenging post Brexit environment. - Negotiated price increases and contracts renewals for existing customers to grow and retain revenues. Show less
Managing Director of Linde Baltics
Oct 2023 - nowHead of Business Development - Region Europe North
May 2022 - Oct 2023Account and Business Development Manager
Jul 2020 - May 2022Business Strategist for EMEA Production
Dec 2019 - Jul 2020Sales and Operations Planning Analyst
Jun 2019 - Dec 2019Product Management Specialist
Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

Linde´s emea emerging leader program (elp) - participant
LindeJan 2024
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Nicolae SoltanThe Cargill Prize for the Best Performance on Industrial Placement The University of Manchester Juli 2018
- Awarded to Nicolae SoltanThe Institution of Chemical Engineers Book Prize Award The University of Manchester Juli 2018
- Awarded to Nicolae SoltanBP Achievement Award - 2016 BP Mai 2016
- Awarded to Nicolae SoltanBP Perry’s Chemical Engineering Award BP Okt. 2015
- Awarded to Nicolae SoltanBP STEM Scholarship BP März 2015 Prestigious award given to eight students studying STEM courses.
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer
Issued by One Young World on Jan 2019
Associated with Nicolae SoltanCommittee Member
Issued by Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) on Jan 2017
Associated with Nicolae SoltanVolunteer
Issued by Oxfam on Jun 2015
Associated with Nicolae Soltan
Languages
- roRomanian
- enEnglish
- frFrench
- chChinese mandarin
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