Marius OPRIS is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in training and marketing. Since September 2004, Marius has served as Managing Partner at Ascendis Group, a leader in the East European training market, focusing on research and development. With over 16 years as a senior trainer and consultant, Marius has trained more than 200,000 participants across Romania and 18 other countries. Prior to Ascendis Group, Marius held roles at Orange Romania from February 2001 to October 2004, including Business Marketing Manager, where responsibilities encompassed marketing strategy, pricing, and sales force coaching. Marius also held positions at Mercury Research as a Marketing Consultant and as the owner of Classic Design, an intermediary in the glass industry. Marius holds a degree from Academia de Studii Economice din București, completed between 1996 and 2000.