LANDE is pleased to announce the appointment of Oana Zglobiu as the new Director of its Romanian operations. With over two decades of experience in the financial and banking sector — including more than ten years in microfinance — Oana brings deep industry expertise and a strong track record in process optimization and digital transformation. Her appointment marks a new stage in LANDE’s mission to modernize access to finance for Romania’s agricultural sector.
Working alongside Martins Geidels, Country Manager for LANDE Romania, Oana will help guide the local strategy as the company continues to scale.
“This step is a natural continuation of my career journey,” said Oana. “Throughout the years, I’ve focused on creating scalable, efficient, and tech-driven financial solutions. These are perfectly aligned with LANDE’s vision — making finance more accessible, especially in agribusiness.”
To date, LANDE has financed over 200 farmers across all regions of Romania, with a total funded volume exceeding €8 million. Across all markets, the platform has distributed more than €3 million in returns to its investor community.
Alongside the move to strengthen its leadership, LANDE Romania has also recently broadened its lending scope to include carefully selected non-agricultural businesses. These projects, backed by strong real estate collateral, reflect the team's ability to identify secure, high-potential opportunities beyond farming, while maintaining the same level of investor protection and confidence.
Under Oana’s leadership, LANDE Romania aims to:
- Expand its local sales and relationship management team
- Strengthen partnerships with agri-input suppliers, cooperatives, and other key players in the rural economy
- Further streamline internal processes and borrower experience through digital innovation
- Maintain a strong focus on responsible lending and risk management
- Continue exploring growth opportunities through the financing of non-agricultural small and medium businesses and positioning LANDE as a trusted financial partner across a wider range of sectors
“We are excited to have Oana join our leadership team,” said Country Manager Martins Geidels. “Her insight into the Romanian financial landscape and her commitment to sustainable growth will be key assets as we deepen our impact in the region.”
As LANDE continues to grow its footprint in Romania, the company remains focused on enabling easier, faster, and fairer access to financing for those who grow our food and care for our land.