Andrei Secelean is a strategy consultant at Kearney, a global management consulting firm. He helped launch the Aerospace & Defense practice in Central and Eastern Europe and leads strategy work focused on Romania’s defense industry. His work prioritizes state-level structural reforms that drive modernization, industrial consolidation, and the adoption of advanced technologies. He also advocates for stronger ties between domestic private companies and international defense ecosystems, positioning Romania as a more competitive and innovative player on the global stage.