Bogdan Ciocian
CEO Meron, Specialty Coffee Entrepreneur, Brand Builder
Bogdan Ciocian is the CEO of Meron, one of Romania’s leading specialty coffee brands, built around quality, design, and community. Since founding Meron in 2015, he has played a key role in growing the brand from a local concept into an expanding network with strong cultural presence.
His work focuses on scaling with intention, while maintaining a consistent experience across locations. Under his leadership, Meron has evolved beyond a coffee chain into a lifestyle-driven brand, shaped by attention to detail and a clear understanding of how people interact with spaces. His approach brings together hospitality, design, and urban culture into a cohesive experience. Beyond business, Bogdan has a strong interest in architecture and historic buildings, an influence that can be seen in the way Meron spaces are designed and positioned.
As a speaker, he shares practical insights on entrepreneurship, growth, and building brands that remain relevant as they scale.
