Jelena Agbaba

Jelena Agbaba has extensive work experience in the food industry. Jelena worked as the Head of QAPD at Al Rawabi, where they were responsible for quality control, quality assurance, product development, and food safety. Jelena also managed ISO certifications and audits, handled regulatory affairs, and ensured compliance with standards. Prior to this, Jelena served as a Technical Manager at VK Aromatics, where they oversaw the production of liquid and powder flavors and worked closely with customers for product development. Jelena also worked as a Crude Sunflower Oil Production Manager at Vital AD, managing various operations and maintenance tasks. Additionally, Jelena has experience as a Development Team Leader at AD Vital, leading the development of mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard products, and as a Dairy Production Manager at Vectra Co, overseeing the production of dairy products and implementing quality control measures.

Jelena Agbaba earned a Master's degree in Food Technology and Processing from the Faculty of Technology, Serbia, where they studied from 1996 to 2002. In addition to their formal education, Jelena has obtained several certifications throughout their career. These certifications include ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System: Transition Requirements, Implementing Changes and Auditor Transition from BSI in January 2017, The 5 Choices from FranklinCovey in January 2017, ISO/FSSC 22000 - Food Safety Management System Auditor/Lead Auditor from SGS in June 2016, ISO 22000 Awareness and Implementation Training from TUV Nord in May 2016, Building Business Acumen from FranklinCovey in April 2015, LEADERSHIP - Great Leaders - Great Teams - Great Results from FranklinCovey in April 2015, Project Management Essentials from FranklinCovey in April 2015, Writing Advantages from FranklinCovey in April 2015, and ISO 14001:2004 Awareness Training from TUV Nord in October 2013.