At a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping the pace of change across industries, business leaders are being challenged to rethink not only processes, but also the way they coordinate teams. For Marius Ioniță, the CEO of Alumil Romania, authentic leadership is measured less by market share or organisational scale and more by the lasting impact leaders have on people and culture. This article was featured in Business Review’s Leaders to Watch 2026 special editorial project After nearly