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A European Network helping companies in distress

Each year more than 200.000 EU businesses are facing insolvency, and 1,7 million jobs are lost in the EU due to insolvency. Moreover, the risk of bankruptcy is what Europeans fear most about setting up a new business: 43% of Europeans would not start a business if it might fail compared to just 19% in the United States.

Early Warning Europe is a network organisation that has cooperated on establishing national and/or regional Early Warning mechanisms in Poland, Spain, Italy, Greece, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Finland, Sweden, Lithuania, Turkey and India. More countries are in the pipeline, and we cooperate with major international organisations such as the EU, OECD and World Bank on expanding the knowledge and methodology behind our work.

We coordinate a European network of experts, authorities, researchers, associations, chambers and businesses for improving framework conditions for SMEs and entrepreneurs across Europe through networking, exchange of good practice, cooperation and access to breaking-edge knowledge.

Tools and materials from this network are found in our Learning Platform on this site.

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Business Coach & Mentor | Strategy and Marketing Consultant | Early Warning Europe

Experience 20+ YEARS

ORILY PRATT

SWEEDEN

Orily Pratt, a Business Coach & Mentor, and a strategy and marketing Consultant deeply rooted in the healthcare sector. With a career spanning over 25 years, Orily dedicated herself to driving brands towards excellence, leveraging her experience and passion for innovation to create impactful strategies and compelling marketing initiatives and to nurture businesses that aspire to make a tangible impact in their respective industries.

Orily’s well-established record allows her to guide small and medium-sized enterprises in the complex journey of market penetration and strategic development. She is skilled in go-to-market strategy, branding strategy, global marketing management, market and business planning, company and product positioning, and international business growth.

Throughout Orily’s career, she has been privileged to advise many international clients, tailoring each engagement to meet diverse and unique challenges. Prior to her consulting ventures, she served in high-impact commercial roles, refining companies’ business approaches to establish a dominant presence in their market. 

CEO | Coach & Mentor | Emotional Intelligence Advisor - Early Warning Europe

EXPERIENCE 20+ YEARS

KARI I. MATTILA

fiNLAND

Kari has trained leaders and over 500 businesses through coaching, mentoring, and consulting, with a strong focus on resilience and emotional intelligence.

He currently oversees one of the nine districts in Finland and serves as Chair of the Micro and Solo Entrepreneurs Association (MYRY), where he also acts as a business mentor and lead trainer in mentoring programs.

He has led impactful initiatives supporting women in business and was involved in a Master’s research study showing that mentoring can drive up to 3x business growth.

It’s a privilege to have on board a Coach, Mentor, and Emotional Intelligence Advisor who brings both expertise and real-world impact.

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Trusted Banking Advisor

EXPERIENCE 20+ YEARS

GIANINA LAZANU

ROMANIA

Gianina Lazanu brings over 29 years of experience in finance to our program, including 21 years at BRD Groupe Societe Generale and over 8 years in financial and business consulting. Gianina has held management positions for more than 15 years in various departments of the bank, coordinating large teams and managing impressive financial portfolios of over €1.5 billion. She was an important player during the financial crisis, coordinating the restructuring of portfolios and actively participating in the drafting of the Insolvency Code.

In 2016, Gianina became an entrepreneur, focusing on financial and business consulting, getting involved in financing projects, financial and operational restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions.

In 2021, she was an advisor to the Ministry of Economy, where she contributed to the restructuring of state-owned companies, and is currently an active member of the boards of directors of several important institutions, such as Termoenergetica, Transilvania Leasing, and Credit IFN. Gianina is a member of renowned associations, such as the Turnaround Management Association and the Association of Independent Administrators.

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EXPERIENCE 20+ YEARS

ANDERS DELCOMYN LARSEN

Denmark

Anders Delcomyn Larsen is a highly experienced executive with an extensive background in international business leadership. His expertise covers value optimization, internationalisation, and sales across industries like service and trade.

As Executive Vice President at Falck, a global Danish rescue company with a turnover of 2 billion Euros, Anders oversaw operations in Europe, Asia, and the Emirates. 

Since 2018, he’s transitioned into serving as a board member for 9 companies, offering strategic insight into internationalisation and governance.

Additionally, Anders is an experienced mentor in the Early Warning Europe Network, where he’s successfully supported over 20 companies in distress, helping them navigate tough times.
We’re eager to hear his valuable insights today!

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Founder Mell.Space | Brand Awareness and spritual businesses Mentor

EXPERIENCE 20+ YEARS

MONICA ELENA LEȘAN (MELL)

ROMANIA

Mell is a visionary mentor, spiritual guide, and communication expert with over 20 years of experience in brand strategy, public relations, and the art of human connection.

After years of leading campaigns across Europe, particularly in Spain, in sectors such as tourism, cruises, and medical services, Mell’s path organically evolved into one of deep inner work. Over the past 8 years, she has been integrating meditation, conscious self-discovery, and holistic awareness into everything she offers, from personal brand mentoring to spiritual coaching.

At this stage in her work, Mell is devoted to guiding founders, leaders, and teams beyond traditional mentoring frameworks, into a space of deeper alignment, where business is shaped not only by strategy, but by clarity of purpose, inner coherence, and a conscious architecture that sustains long-term impact. She supports projects that are ready to integrate a philosophical and spiritual dimension into their foundation, believing that when the inner structure is aligned, growth becomes natural, meaningful, and sustainable.

She is the founder of The Meditation Academy and the voice behind transformative projects like The One Talk podcast and the TotUna digital magazine, which aim to bring light, clarity, and authenticity into the heart of human expression.

European Marketing Mentor

EXPERIENCE 16+ YEARS

Anca Neuhoff

GERMANY

Anca Neuhoff is a seasoned marketing professional with over 16 years of experience across Europe, from household names like Mars and Puratos to her current role as European Marketing Mentor.

Anca is not just a brand builder, she’s what she beautifully calls “a constant gardener” in marketing: someone who listens, prunes, nurtures, and patiently grows powerful brand ecosystems.

We’ll dive into launching products across diverse markets, influencing without authority, bridging strategy and creativity, and how self-awareness shapes long-term leadership.

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Leadership & Business Development Consultant

EXPERIENCE 15+ YEARS

BELEN DE VICENTE-RETORTILLO FISHER​

SPAIN

Belén de Vicente-Retortillo Fisher is a leadership, business development, and communication expert with over 15 years of experience across sectors like NGOs, multinationals, education, and start-ups. Belén specializes in emotional and multiple intelligences, people experience, and creative transformation, helping leaders and teams grow with purpose and authenticity.

Belén lives in Madrid, Spain, and she joined our association as an Ambassador willing to support our community growth at the national and international levels. She is an active member of our magazine’s team, taking care of the translations in Spanish and English, being native in both of the languages.

Investor & Business Mentor - Early Warning Europe

EXPERIENCE 15+ YEARS

JOHNNY HEINMANN

Denmark

Johnny Heinmann is a Danish entrepreneur and business mentor with extensive experience in high-growth companies and franchising.

Johnny is the founder of the high-growth Saas Company ag analytics a/s that was recently acquired by the Swedish private equity fund Monterro for a double-digit million Euro amount.

Beyond his own entrepreneurial success, Johnny is an active investor in SMEs with high-growth potential and serves on multiple boards. For the past 12 years, he has also been a volunteer mentor with Early Warning Denmark, helping over 50 Danish SMEs navigate business challenges, including turnaround and closure.

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Finance Manager Puratos | Mentor | Coach | Author

EXPERIENCE 10+ YEARS

Eliza Migodici

Austria

Eliza Migodici brings to our program over 20 years of experience in financial management at renowned corporations such as Nestlé and Puratos. Eliza has turned her expertise into a mission: to guide people toward success and balance. Today, she is both a coach and the author of the book EAlibru – find your own path to infinite balance and abundance, a practical guide to a fulfilling life. Through a combination of strategy, leadership, and personal development, she inspires professionals to discover their own path to desired financial success.

Sales and Business Development consultant

EXPERIENCE 15+ YEARS

FLORIN CRĂCIUN

United Kingdom

Florin Crăciun is a sales and business development consultant with a sharp focus on the tech startup ecosystem.

For the last decade, Florin has specialised in taking startups from Central and Eastern Europe onto the global stage. He has guided companies through every conceivable stage of their lifecycle—from initial bootstrapping and market validation to Series A funding, strategic turnarounds, successful exits, and even navigating the complexities of failure.

Currently, Florin acts as the go-to-market strategy consultant for a UK-based Family Office. In this role, he works directly with technology companies in their portfolio that are either underperforming and in need of a robust recovery plan or have significant potential for massive growth.

His hands-on experience in launching businesses in new markets, revitalising struggling companies, and crafting winning go-to-market strategies makes him the perfect guest to discuss the challenges and triumphs of the startup world.

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Are you an entrepreneur who feels overwhelmed by difficulties and fears that your business may fail? Do you want to take early action to avoid this situation?

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Business Management Education

Attend our information and training sessions, where you will have access to essential knowledge and tools to grow your business. These sessions cover various areas of business, from marketing strategies, operational and financial management to negotiation and business development techniques, as well as crisis situations that can lead to insolvency and bankruptcy.

Free Support

In addition to business education, we also offer free support for businesses in difficulty. This includes access to resources, tools and practical materials for managing your business and finances. Whatever your situation, our team is here for you, offering the support you need to overcome obstacles and optimise your business.

Personalised Consultancy

Through personalised consultancy, you will benefit from mentoring focused on strategies specific to your business context and objectives. Our specialist mentors will guide you step-by-step, offering insight and practical solutions to turn your business around and reach your full potential.

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Here you’ll find the support and understanding you need to move forward! Be part of an environment where you can share your experiences and connect with other business people going through the same thing!

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"I met Diana during the personal development counselor course. Due to some circumstances, I encountered blocks in setting goals and making plans. There is constantly finding excuses to deprioritize needs. As a result of the counseling session and the exercise she put me through, I was able to set clear goals for the next period of time, most of which I have already accomplished in less than a week after the counseling session. I am grateful for the peace of mind I have gained and the settle I have managed to regain in my life. After the counseling session with Diana, I also had a mentoring session because I had encountered some bottlenecks in terms of a book launch, what the business implications were in terms of positioning on the publishing market. A step-by-step, realistic guidance based on need, business, current possibilities and with alternatives for growth. Many thanks Diana! You are opening new paths and opportunities!"

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Antreprenor, Freelancer UI/UX Designer

"I had the pleasure of working with Gabriela Niță on a consulting project for Job Selection, with the purpose of evaluating our team’s productivity and guiding our business growth. Gabriela’s analysis of our KPIs revealed key challenges, especially in the industrial department, and her practical insights helped us make the right decisions for improving team performance. She also introduced tools that boosted recruitment and enhanced our social media presence, positioning us for future growth. Gabriela's strategic thinking allowed her to identify business challenges from the right perspective, and I highly recommend her for her ability to implement effective solutions."

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