Marinela Paida (Bsc

Marinela Paida (BSc, MSc, MBA) is an accomplished professional in procurement and supply chain management, currently serving as the Head of Indirect Procurement, Corporate Digital & Sustainability at Coca-Cola HBC since July 2013. With a robust portfolio of over 650 million EUR in operational expenditures and 100 million EUR in capital expenditures, Marinela leads a team of Strategic Procurement Managers across 29 countries, driving innovative sourcing strategies and sustainable savings. Previous roles include Country Procurement Manager for Greece, Bulgaria, and Cyprus, where Marinela achieved significant cost savings through strategic reviews, and Group Strategic Procurement Manager, where efforts were focused on establishing a formalized procurement structure. Prior to joining Coca-Cola HBC, Marinela held senior positions at Jones Lang LaSalle, Sara Lee, and Albion Chemicals, with a solid educational background including an Advanced Corporate Award from CIPS and an MBA from the University of Strathclyde.