About Us
Look, we're not going to pretend we've got some magic formula. What we do have is 13 years of watching businesses either stumble forward or march confidently toward real growth. Compass Strategic exists because too many smart people running companies feel lost when it comes to strategy. We come in, roll up our sleeves, and help you cut through the noise. We work with mid-market companies across Romania who are tired of spinning their wheels. Our job isn't to impress you with jargon. It's to make your business work better, faster, and with way less guesswork than before.
Over time, we’ve built a reputation for reliability, quality, and clear communication. We treat each project as a partnership and aim for outcomes that last.
Why Choose Us
- Experienced TeamOur professionals have decades of combined experience. We've seen it all and know how to handle any challenge.
- Quality GuaranteedWe stand behind our work with comprehensive guarantees. If you're not satisfied, we'll make it right.
- Fair PricingTransparent, competitive pricing with no hidden fees. You'll always know exactly what you're paying for.
- Proven ResultsThousands of satisfied customers and a track record of successful projects speak for themselves.
Meet Our Team
The people behind Compass Strategic
Mihai Popescu
Founder & Lead Strategist
Spent 19 years watching what works and what doesn't in Romanian business. Mihai runs strategy from the trenches – he's in client boardrooms every week, not hiding behind reports.
Cristina Badea
Operations & Implementation
The person who makes sure our plans actually happen. Cristina's obsessed with execution. She coordinates with your team to turn strategy into daily action that moves numbers.
Andrei Șerban
Financial Strategy Consultant
Numbers are his language. Andrei builds the financial models that prove whether a strategy makes sense. He challenges assumptions and finds the opportunities you're leaving on the table.
We’re a team that values ownership, clarity, and growth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and keep client outcomes at the center.
Our Story
Started back in 2011, Compass came from frustration. Our founders watched too many consulting projects produce fancy decks that gathered dust on shelves. They figured there had to be a better way. So they built one – focused on real problems, real solutions, and follow-through that actually matters. Over the years we've worked with companies in manufacturing, services, retail, and everything in between. Different industries, same truth: clear strategy beats confusion every time. We've stayed small by choice. Bigger isn't better when you're trying to help someone think straight.
Company founded with a team of 3 passionate professionals
Expanded services and reached 500+ satisfied customers
Opened new headquarters and doubled our team size
Celebrated serving over 2,000 clients with 98% satisfaction rate
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Honesty First
We tell you what we actually think, not what sounds nice. Sometimes that means saying 'this won't work.' Your business improves when someone tells you the truth.
Action Over Analysis
Talking about problems doesn't solve them. We get to implementation. Plans that sit in folders help no one. We build strategies your team can execute tomorrow.
Respect Your Reality
Every business has constraints – budget, people, market conditions. We work within your world, not against it. No pie-in-the-sky nonsense here.
Long-Term Thinking
Quick fixes cost you later. We build sustainable strategies that compound over time. Growth that lasts beats growth that crashes.
Our Mission & Our Vision
Our Mission
We help Romanian businesses build strategies that actually work. No fluff, no buzzwords – just clear thinking and practical plans that stick. We partner with your team to diagnose problems, spot opportunities, and execute changes that matter. Results. That's what we're after.
Our Vision
We want to be the first call for owners and leaders who need straight talk about their business. A place where strategy feels less like corporate theater and more like common sense. Where your company moves forward because everyone knows exactly what they're building toward.