Leading Romanian automobile industry official, Constantin Stroe dies

Constantin Stroe, a leading figure of Romania’s automobile production industry, passed away. He was 74.

Auto Dacia CEO Yves Caracatzanis stated that Stroe “wrote the history of the Romanian auto for 48 years.” Dacia belongs to the French Renault group.

Stroe passed away Saturday after suffering a stroke in November. He started working for Dacia in 1968 and was the company’s general manager throughout 1990 to 2002. Renault SA purchased Dacia in 1999 and in 2015, the plant sold 550,000 vehicles.

Premier Dacian Ciolos applauded Stroe on Sunday stated: “due to his vision, Dacia is today one of the best sold and most respected car brands in Europe.”

Stroe was likewise chairman of Romania’s Association of Automobile Manufacturers and on the board of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association.