George has over 15 years of experience in the field of EU funding programs – within the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development or within its various subordinating institutions -, in managerial positions: head of dept., general manager, State Secretary etc., being responsible with the implementation of the EU funds in agriculture, rural development, fishery and maritime affairs.

Currently, he is the Director of the Dept. for Financing Rural SMEs for Non-Agriculture Investments in the National Program for Rural Development at The Agency for Rural Investments Financing, ARIF (AFIR – Agentia pentru Finantarea Investitiilor Rurale).

George is often invited as speaker at relevant conferences and events on accessing, implementing and monitoring EU funding programs and he is also giving lecturers and seminars on these topics.