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Mariana Durlesteanu

Senior Partner, Eastern Europe & Central Asia | Public Development, Debt Restructuring, Syndication.

Senior Partner, Eastern Europe & Central Asia | Public Development, Debt Restructuring, Syndication

Mariana Durlesteanu is a distinguished executive leader with a wealth of experience spanning the public and private sectors, international banking, and the energy industry. With a strong foundation in economic policymaking, financial strategy, and corporate governance, she has played a pivotal role in shaping business landscapes across multiple industries. Her expertise lies in driving large-scale financial and structural transformations, fostering economic resilience, and enabling organizations to navigate complex global markets. As an independent board member for banks and oil and gas companies, she brings a sharp analytical perspective, ensuring strategic alignment with industry shifts and regulatory frameworks. With a deep understanding of risk management, debt restructuring, and fundraising mechanisms, she remains a key figure in designing sustainable financial solutions for institutions operating in high-stakes environments.

EXPERTISE

Public Development, Debt Restructuring, Syndication,

About

As a former Adviser and Vice President at KazMunayGaz International and Senior Banker for Financial Institutions at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Mariana has been at the forefront of high-level financial decision-making, investment strategy, and institutional growth, making her equipped to be Hylman's Senior Partner and lead in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Her extensive experience with International Financial Institutions has allowed her to drive initiatives focused on SME business expansion, trade finance, and energy efficiency, bridging the gap between economic policy and practical implementation. She has personally led transformation programs, structured complex financial instruments, and secured funding through syndications and bond issuances. Mariana holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Governmental Reforms from London, an Executive MBA from Slovenia, and a certification in Quantitative Risk Management in the Energy Industry—credentials that reinforce her ability to tackle today’s evolving challenges with a forward-thinking, solution-oriented approach.