Felix Tataru

I am currently the Chairman and World President of International Advertising Association (IAA), the world’s largest communications industry association, representing advertisers, media companies and advertising agencies in more than 70 countries.

Being the President of IAA Romania from 2005 to 2010, I have guided a number of successful initiatives for the Romanian communications industry.

Founder and President of GMP Group, the most awarded independent group in Romania, joining 150 professionals in all communication disciplines.

The Independent Creative Agency of New Europe in 2013 and 2015 (GoldenDrum), The PR Agency of the Year (Romanian PR Awards), The Digital Agency of the Decade (Internetics), Grand Prix winner at Eurobest 2013, and the most awarded independent agency at Effie, including two Grand Effies, are just some of the distinctions companies of GMP Group are recognized with.

In 2013 GMP Group has developed the most impacting campaign for Romania’s image - "Why don’t you come over?" for Gândul.info, being as well the most awarded Romanian campaign of 2013 nationally and internationally.

Parents of two, me and my wife Nadia, are highly committed to creating a safe and inspiring learning environment for other parents and children. In 2005, we founded the first European radio for children, Itsy Bitsy— offering educational and inspiring programs. Now covering more than half percent of the country, Itsy Bitsy has over 1.4 million listeners, parents and children.