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Mister Pavel is up and About.
In a nutshell his USP would be: The explorer taleteller that brings home Spices from overseas.
He is a seasoned TV & Radio Host and a “he’s a natural” – type of Entertainer.
This guy is a popular Host of the most renown and popular reality TV game shows in the Romanian showbusiness.
As formation he had pursued the maritime and media industries to back up his online, on air & offline present work.
Hosting as Master of Ceremony-MC and also upon request as Emcee (street and music festivals) international and local Events, Gala, Summits, of third parties or co-branded.
Other relevant features are: An experienced interviewer and conversationalist – live radio interviews and TV talk shows, a frontier adventurer and explorer – great outdoor health and eco-centric life style promoter, an adrenaline-sportsmanship activities promoter & narrater. A history buff by all means necessary.
Goes also by the aka DOM DAN*
a storyteller BY NATURE,
a life aficionado BY DESIGN
an action WavesMan BY CAREER
an NGO campaigner BY HEART /
altogether Daniel Pavel is a student of Human Nature.
The professional foundation that shapes my present
At the cornerstone of Daniel Pavel professional media worker is the passion for a good story to tell. If better yet one can electrify an audience by telling it all the better. There are mainly 2 ways of getting the needed experience to meet the stories and Daniel walked both paths. Extensive reading since early years, education BSc and MSc level, and continuous learning throughout specialisations.
Then pursuing sports and outdoor activities at professional level.
After years in maritime engineering, merchant navy sailing and sea freight international transportation and safety in combating sea piracy Daniel turned to one his student NGO years hobby: media. Upon turning 30 he decided to switch the course of his professional voyage and challenged himself via a MSc program to the media world.
18+ years later and counting Daniel Pavel became a house name for the reality TV shows host, numerous accolades and the a reputable career established long before the social networks content creation era.
In terms of radio, TV, online, on air, print, Daniel Pavel done it pretty much 360 degree in the industry. From self sufficient media power house (shooting, editing, music, promoting), to chief-in editor of editorial teams in print and radio, in Romania, and afterwards in Vienna – Austria, and the great results of being the frontman – host of most powerful reality TV shows.
My geo-learnings at this stage of the journey: Atlantic voyages on portcontainers, Constanța and Bucharest – România, Vienna – Austria, Dominican Republic & Thailanda.
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I leaned the code of hard working: team play, rigor, discipline, leadership and responsibility amidst the waves. All sorts of waves, from the ocean ones, to the a valuable and high stakes media production. Also the waves of Public appreciation or social media heat.
My media expertise brought me to deeper understand the humankind, our World as we know it, and my core: that of bringing energy, clarity, structure and authenticity in all I am broadcasting and preaching.
The professional foundation that shapes my present
At the cornerstone of Daniel Pavel professional media worker is the passion for a good story to tell. If better yet one can electrify an audience by telling it all the better. There are mainly 2 ways of getting the needed experience to meet the stories and Daniel walked both paths. Extensive reading since early years, education BSc and MSc level, and continuous learning throughout specialisations.
Then pursuing sports and outdoor activities at professional level.
After years in maritime engineering, merchant navy sailing and sea freight international transportation and safety in combating sea piracy Daniel turned to one his student NGO years hobby: media. Upon turning 30 he decided to switch the course of his professional voyage and challenged himself via a MSc program to the media world.
18+ years later and counting Daniel Pavel became a house name for the reality TV shows host, numerous accolades and the a reputable career established long before the social networks content creation era.
In terms of radio, TV, online, on air, print, Daniel Pavel done it pretty much 360 degree in the industry. From a self sufficient media power house (shooting, editing, music, promoting), to chief-in editor of editorial teams in print and radio, in Romania, and afterwards in Vienna – Austria, and the great results of being the frontman – host of most powerful reality TV shows.
My geo-learnings at this stage of the journey: Atlantic voyages on portcontainers, Constanța and Bucharest – România, Vienna, – Austria, Dominican Republic & Thailand.
I leaned the code of hard working: team play, rigor, discipline, leadership and responsibility amidst the waves. All sorts of waves, from the ocean ones, to the a valuable and high stakes media production. Also the waves of Public appreciation or social media heat.
My media expertise brought me to deeper understand the humankind, our World as we know it, and my core: that of bringing energy, clarity, structure and authenticity in all I am broadcasting and preaching.
Roles, projects and the balance between stage-set-REALity of life as a reality show
Landmarks:
At 11, gold medal, the communist bloc Eastern Europe summer swimming championship
At 13, youngest judoka to win a brown belt in RO
At 20, the leader of the Students’ League in the Maritime University Constanta
At 21, the leader of the National Students’ Associations
At 22, the youngest officer & engineer in the Romanian commercial maritime fleet – first Atlantic voyage
At 24, political nation wide campaigner for democracy – year 2000
At 26, graduated the European Maritime Universities ‘Maritime Safety’ with a thesis on combating the sea piracy
At 28, first-time father
At 30, graduated the MSc in political and diplomacy
At 31, one of drafters & signatories of the World of Association of NGOs Code of Ethics, Toronto – CA
At 32, starting the new career – in media, that started as a hobby in the University years. Insofar:
- Business ON AIR – RFI, radio live (7 yrs)
- Chambers of Commerce club, TV magazine Antena 3 (2 yrs)
- ‘Together for your business’ magazine, chief- editor (4 yrs)
- Radio Penny FM (5 yrs) chief editor, live radio with broadcasting in Romania from Vienna – AT
At 44, whilst living and working in Vienna, selected as the host of Survivor Romania reality TV show at Kanal D – RO.
At 45 I have joined PRO TV, the top dog in the local media market
- 5 seasons from 2021 to 2025
- in the Dominican Republic jungles set -> countless love and appreciation from the audiences and much gratitude. A super production team.
At 48, moved to a brand new (in RO) reality TV game show DESAFIO: Adventure
Towards people, ideas and projects with soul
My gaze is directed towards projects that build meaning – either in the media or in the area of human development. I want to take forward what I have learned: authenticity is not played, leadership is lived, and communication has the power to change people and teams. I am delving into directions such as male coaching, mentoring and facilitating transformational processes in professional contexts.
I want to collaborate with brands, companies and organizations that are looking for substance, not just image. Where there is a need for clarity, an assumed voice, a presence that inspires – that is where I know I can contribute. Where am I heading? To spaces where performance meets meaning. And the man behind the role remains faithful to the values that brought him here: integrity, clarity, courage.
Awards received by Daniel Pavel over time
1.CNA Award (2015) – for the Business On Air show, broadcast on Radio France International Romania, within the “Economic Education and Information” section.
2.Editor-in-chief Penny FM, Vienna – management position in an international radio station, with full editorial responsibility.
3.Selected as a presenter of Survivor Romania in 2021, following an international casting, Daniel Pavel continued the format on two major stations – Kanal D and Pro TV – a rare example of continuity between competing televisions.
4.Constantly invited as a speaker at business and male leadership conferences, in Romania and Austria, being appreciated for his clarity, stage presence and impactful message.
5.Media career of over 12 years – in radio, television and print media, with roles as presenter, moderator, interviewer and editorial author.
6.Master’s degree in combating maritime piracy – a unique academic achievement in the Romanian media landscape.
7.Image ambassador for awareness and sports campaigns – involved in social and motivational projects with national impact.