Castraveț Cătălina

About

Cătălina Castraveț is an internationally recognized expert in financial transformation, with over 19 years of business experience focused in the United States. A graduate of the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, where she studied Finance and Accounting, she has held leadership positions in renowned companies such as AXA US, where she serves as Senior Finance Transformation Project Manager specializing in IPO readiness, Morgan Stanley, AIG, Ironshore Insurance, and others. Her key achievements include managing critical IPO projects, automating financial processes that reduced manual work by 75% and improved reporting accuracy by 50%, as well as implementing expense allocation methodologies under US GAAP, generating significant savings and operational transparency. Her collaborations with major financial institutions in New York, including Fortune 500 companies like AXA US and Morgan Stanley, have involved cross-functional projects impacting financial reporting, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance. At AIG and Ironshore Insurance, she led financial transformation project portfolios valued at $20 million, implementing national PMO processes, budget optimizations, and automations that minimized risks and balance sheet errors. Cătălina has distinguished herself through exceptional leadership, team management, and communication skills, earning recommendations for her expertise in complex financial processes and her ability to deliver projects on time and under budget. Originally from the Republic of Moldova, Cătălina Castraveț developed a profound passion for cooking, inspired by her mother and grandmother, launching the culinary blog Sweet and Savory Meals, where she perfected thousands of recipes over 15 years, collaborating with brands such as Barilla and Nestle. She has recently returned partially to her home country, investing in entrepreneurial projects like a hotel in the Orheiul Vechi reserve and the production of artisanal American cookies, benefiting from grants from the PARE 1+2 Program, thus combining her business expertise with her Moldovan cultural roots.