David Popovici Becomes Global Ambassador for Automation Company UiPath
The 20-year-old Romanian who last year became his country’s first-ever Olympic champion in men’s swimming has continued to expand his business reach. David Popovici has been named a global ambassador for UiPath, a company that specializes in AI automation for enterprise workflows.
According to a press release from Business Wire, Popovici’s role will be “attending and speaking at several UiPath events globally,” with the arrangement lasting through the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
In the press release, Popovici explained his reasoning for partnering with the company. “As a sportsman, I know firsthand that achieving global success requires hard work, discipline, unwavering motivation and the belief that you can win every time,” he said. “UiPath is a place where innovative ideas are supported, where everyone is encouraged to express their creativity and contribute to developing the best technology in the world. It feels natural to partner with UiPath, a strong brand with a global impact that has remained true to its roots.”
Popovici won Olympic gold in the 200 freestyle last year in Paris while claiming bronze in the 100 free. He previously made his Olympic debut as a 16-year-old in Tokyo, placing fourth in the 200 free, and a year later, he won world titles in both his events while becoming a world-record holder for the first time. Now, Popovici is a medal favorite over both 100 and 200 meters at the Singapore World Championships. He recently swam the fastest time in the world in both events, with his 100 time of 46.71 ranking as the second-quickest in history.
UiPath CEO Daniel Dines lavished praise on Popovici while describing his fit with the company’s agenda. “What makes David a champion isn’t just raw talent – it’s his ability to bring together every element that drives excellence: discipline, mindset, training, recovery, and the will to do it all over again. That kind of integration is what unlocks true performance,” Dines said.
“I see a similar principle in how we think about the future of technology: real breakthroughs happen when you combine the right parts – people, technology, and intelligence – into something greater than the sum of its parts. At UiPath, while we’re shaping what technology can do, we’re just as focused on the humans behind it. Our vision of agentic orchestration is about uniting people, AI agents, models, and robots into a cohesive system – just like David brings together every part of his craft. He’s the perfect embodiment of the harmony between precision, perseverance, and purpose.”
Read the full announcement here.
