Anna Gielara currently serves as the Finance Director for the UK and Ireland at Beko Europe, starting in April 2024. Previously, Anna held various finance leadership roles at Whirlpool Corporation from September 2006 to April 2024, including Finance Director and Senior Finance Manager across multiple functions such as Manufacturing, Cash Flow, and Credit. Anna has extensive experience in financial planning, team management, accounting compliance, and operational improvement, overseeing sizable teams and contributing to strategic initiatives. Educationally, Anna holds an Executive MBA from HEC Paris and is a qualified accountant through ACCA, with additional degrees in Accounting and Finance from multiple institutions including Dublin Business School and Liverpool John Moores University.