Calin Dandu is a dynamic and results-driven mobility technology professional with over 12 years of international experience across Europe and the Middle East. As Partner Success Principal at Via Transportation, he leads strategic partnerships and large-scale mobility projects across the GCC, including Dubai Bus-on-Demand, Abu Dhabi Link, Ajman BOD, and Etihad Rail Mobility.

At Via, Calin plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s regional growth, ensuring operational excellence, and aligning public transport innovation with national visions such as UAE Net Zero 2050 and KSA Vision 2030. His expertise spans project delivery, partner management, and market expansion, where he has successfully collaborated with government authorities and private operators to optimize on-demand mobility services.

Known for his strategic mindset and leadership, Calin has guided teams to achieve key performance milestones, enhance service reliability, and integrate advanced technologies such as Citymapper and multimodal routing into existing transit ecosystems. His ability to bridge business, operations, and technology has positioned him as a trusted advisor to partners seeking sustainable and scalable shared mobility solutions.

Calin’s work reflects a passion for transforming urban transportation into smarter, greener, and more inclusive systems — connecting innovation with real-world impact across the region.