Public Affairs Solutions Promoted Decebal Mohirta
The firm elevated Mohirta to Managing Associate as it scales its government relations work across 12 markets.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in People
Public Affairs Solutions has promoted Decebal Mohirta to the role of Managing Associate following his tenure of more than five years. The promotion recognizes his work leading cross-sector accounts and his development of the firm's Political Outlook product.
Why it matters
The appointment marks a strategic pivot for the firm as it looks to leverage internal leadership to drive commercial growth across Central and Eastern Europe. Mohirta's focus on client relationship development serves as a model for firm expansion in fragmented regional markets.
Projects managed by the new Managing Associate generated over 100,000 euros in 2026 for the firm. Public Affairs Solutions currently maintains operational coverage across more than 12 markets in Central and Eastern Europe.
The players
Decebal Mohirta
The newly promoted Managing Associate who has spent five years managing government relations and developing proprietary intelligence products.
Public Affairs Solutions
A specialized firm providing government relations and public affairs strategy across 12 markets in Central and Eastern Europe.
The details
The promotion follows Mohirta's progression through positions including Junior Consultant and Senior Government Relations Associate since joining the firm in 2021. In his new role, Mohirta will oversee teams and project coordination within sectors such as healthcare, defense, and education. He remains responsible for the development of the Political Outlook product, which aids the company's regional expansion through international partnership networks.
Timeline
Decebal Mohirta joined the firm in 2021.
Projects led by Mohirta generated over 100,000 euros in 2026.
Public Affairs Solutions announced the promotion on October 5, 2026.
Market Landscape
This promotion follows a documented industry trend of consolidating leadership in regional boutique consultancies to maintain client continuity across multiple borders. It underscores the competitive pressure to retain internal talent as firms scale their footprint in Central and Eastern Europe.
Owners should monitor how competitors align internal promotions with the rollout of proprietary software or specialized intelligence products to scale revenue. Evaluating your own bench for associates capable of leading cross-sector accounts is a necessary step for regional growth.
The takeaway
Leadership development remains the primary driver of regional firm growth and client retention. Business owners should track the ratio of internal promotions to external hires as an indicator of a competitor's health and its ability to sustain market-specific institutional knowledge.
Further reading
For more on industry leadership trends, see our People section.
