Georgeta Grama-Moldovan
- President of the Committee
“The future of our societies will be human-centered, or it will not exist at all.”
Georgeta Grama-Moldovan is an international relations consultant and sociologist, specializing in geopolitics, governance, and sustainability, with a particular focus on reducing food waste and supporting the transition from linear to circular economic models in Eastern Europe.
She currently serves as Director General of the Global Europe Anticipation Bulletin (GEAB), a multilingual monthly publication by Anticipolis Editions (France), dedicated to analyzing global geopolitical and societal transformations. She is also a board member of the Laboratoire Européen d’Anticipation Politique (LEAP2040 – Paris) and the Cluj International Committee.
Her work lies at the intersection of governance and systemic transformation, drawing on over two decades of experience in European networks and the public policy environment.
Antonio Patanè
- Chairman of the Festival Patrons Circle
Antonio Patanè is an internationally accomplished executive, entrepreneur, investor, and mentor, whose career has been shaped at the highest levels of multinational leadership and across the evolving landscape of high technology. His professional journey has unfolded across Europe, Asia, and Africa, where he has built enduring relationships and led initiatives in complex and distinguished international settings.
He has always shown a deep commitment to the cultivation of young talent, as well as a lasting devotion to culture, music, and opera, which he regards as noble expressions of human achievement and social refinement. He is also actively engaged in the ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence and serves as President for Romania of European Digital Humanism.
He is currently Chairman of FSP Global Group, founded by him in 2009 and present in various countries, alongside prestigious roles in international business associations, and serves as Past President and Board Member of the Cluj International Committee.
As Chairman of the Patrons Circle of Humans Festival, he brings together leadership, patronage, and a steadfast commitment to the arts.
Delia Bugarin-Lupu
Delia Bugarin-Lupu is a violinist and the president of the Radu Lupu Foundation, created in 2024 in memory of her husband, pianist Radu Lupu.
The foundation, based in Switzerland, identifies and promotes young musical talents, supporting them in their professional development and achievement.
At the same time, the Radu Lupu Foundation organizes and provides human and financial support to special cultural events, thus providing a launch platform and visibility for tomorrow's generations.
Catia Rădulescu
After many years practicing law, Catia Rădulescu became Managing Partner of a major group with diverse business interests, building a rich and dynamic professional career. Her passion for art, especially music, has accompanied her since childhood, inspired by her father and guided by her violin teacher, who also became a mentor in life.
“Excellence in art is extremely difficult to achieve; the effort is immense, and without genius, one cannot reach the world’s great stages. A more accessible path, yet one of immense fulfillment, has been the role of patron, striving over time to support both established artists and emerging talents, whether musicians, painters, or writers. For this reason, being close to the Humans Festival and its founder, the renowned violinist David Grimal, so generous with young artists, is both a joy and a privilege.”
Laurent Joyeux
I am very happy to support this new festival founded by David Grimal, because I strongly believe that music, an expression of the human soul, so personal and intimate, can heal the wounds of our fragmented societies, or at least help us overcome them, bringing us together again. I am convinced that this festival carries this ambition.
Former general and artistic director of the Dijon Opera for 15 years, Laurent Joyeux has been, since 2023, the Artistic Director of the Auditorium – National Orchestra of Lyon.
Carmen Uscatu
Carmen Uscatu has dedicated her entire life and professional path to ensuring that patients in Romania have access to the highest standards of medical care, grounded in dignity and respect.
In 2024, she expressed this experience in her autobiography, The Year I Didn’t Die, a deeply moving testimony of her journey through the Romanian healthcare system—first as a patient on the brink of death, and later as one of the key figures behind the movement that succeeded in building the first children’s hospital fully funded through donations and sponsorships.
Today, she continues her work with the same unwavering commitment, both nationally and internationally, advocating for equal access to treatment for children battling cancer and for truly world-class medical care.
Charleyne Biondi
Charleyne Biondi is Vice President, leading research on emerging technologies at Moody’s, and Senior Research Fellow on digital issues at the Institut Montaigne in Paris. She holds a PhD in political theory from Columbia University and is the author of an essay exploring the philosophical and political implications of digital technologies.
Her work focuses on the philosophy of technology, the cultural history of the digital age, and the geopolitics of transformations driven by artificial intelligence.
Profund atașată de muzica clasică, ea vede în aceasta un spațiu privilegiat pentru a interoga ceea ce, în experiența umană, rezistă simulării.
Giovanni Di Folco
Giovanni Di Folco is an accomplished civil engineer and internationally respected dispute resolution specialist, with more than 40 years of experience in complex multidisciplinary engineering projects across the world. He is Co-Owner, President, and Senior Partner of Techno Engineering & Associates Group, and President and CEO of GDF ADR Solutions, where he brings distinguished expertise in contract management, construction law, claims, and dispute resolution. He is also a Board Member of Confindustria Romania, and has held a number of prestigious institutional and professional roles in Romania and abroad.
An International Arbitrator, Expert Witness, and FIDIC Certified Dispute Adjudicator, he is listed on the FIDIC President List of Certified Adjudicators and serves as a FIDIC Accredited Trainer and Affiliate Member.
Alongside his professional achievements, he has always shown sincere appreciation and support for art, culture, and the broader creative world, recognizing their importance as expressions of identity, dialogue, and civil progress.
Simina Fodor
Simina Fodor is an accomplished business leader and dedicated patron of culture and the arts, currently serving as Group CEO of FSP Global Group, the multinational BPO company she joined in 2009 as Founding Operations Manager before ascending to CEO and becoming a board member and shareholder in 2016. Her career combines strategic business leadership with a deep commitment to social responsibility, youth development, and cultural promotion across Europe.
A passionate advocate for opera, literature, and music, Simina Fodor has consistently supported cultural initiatives and local events in Romania and beyond. She is Past President of Lions Club Transylvania and actively engaged in Lions Club International, where she serves as Coordinator for Romania of the Lions European Musical Competition Thomas Kuti, promoting young musical talent across the continent.
Her leadership in the Lions movement reflects her enduring belief in the power of music and culture to transform communities and nurture human excellence. She has supported and continues to support diverse projects in the social realm, demonstrating her commitment to creating positive impact beyond the business world.
Joining the Honorary Committee of Humans Festival, she brings her vision, her passion for the arts, and her lifelong dedication to supporting culture, music, opera and social progress.