Bianca Muntean

Bianca Muntean, PhD, is a prominent expert and leader in the field of digital transformation and innovation policy. Currently serving as a Member of the Economic and Societal Impact of Research and Innovation (ESIR) High Level Expert Group at the European Commission and as an Industry Advisory Board Member at HiPEAC, Bianca has a rich history of contributions to regional and European IT initiatives. As Co-Founder and Coordinator of the European Digital Innovation Hub in Transilvania and Co-Founder and Cluster Manager of the Transilvania IT Cluster, Bianca emphasizes collaboration between academia and industry. Bianca's significant roles also include Honorary Consul of Estonia in Romania, Executive Director at ARIES Transilvania, and Board Member in multiple digital transformation councils. Additionally, Bianca holds a PhD in Business Administration and Management from Babes-Bolyai University.