Marius Lobontiu

Marius Lobontiu has a diverse work experience spanning over more than a decade. Their most recent role was as the VP of Products at Bink, a loyalty platform that simplifies and enhances customer rewards. Prior to that, they served as the Head of Product at Bink, where they played a crucial role in developing their unique technology, Payment Linked Loyalty (PLL).

Before joining Bink, Marius worked as a Senior Product Designer at Bookatable by Michelin, an online reservation platform for restaurants. During this time, they contributed to the growth of the platform and facilitated millions of diners each month through online reservations.

Marius also has experience as the Head of User Experience at MyGravity, a retail loyalty and marketing automation startup, where they helped define the products and their roadmaps. Additionally, they worked as a UX Lead and Product Manager at Enternships, a job platform, where their contributions led to a significant increase in active users and recognition at the World Economic Forum.

Notably, Marius was one of the co-founders of Youny, a digital learning platform, where they served as the product lead and designer. The startup gained a significant user base during its closed beta phase and was eventually acquired by Enternships.

Earlier in their career, Marius gained experience as a Communications Officer at the British Council and as a UX Designer at Doctor Computer, where they worked on various web design projects for major clients. Marius also worked as a UX/UI Designer at InfinityArt Studio, a design agency, where they contributed to projects for international clients.

Throughout their career, Marius has worked as a contractor on over 200 projects, encompassing UI, UX, and product design. Their clients during this period included notable organizations such as the Mayor of London, British Council, and Manchester Review.

Marius Lobontiu has a diverse educational background. In 2004, they began their undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Letters, Babes-Bolyai University, specializing in English. Marius completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English in 2008.

Continuing their academic journey, Marius pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Literary Studies at Universitatea "Babeș-Bolyai" din Cluj-Napoca from 2009 to 2010.

Further expanding their knowledge, Marius attended King's College London from 2011 to 2012, where they obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Digital Culture and Society.

In addition to their formal education, Marius Lobontiu holds a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English from Cambridge University. However, specific information regarding the timing of this certification is not available.