Barbara Cool

Barbara Cool is an experienced professional in corporate strategy, corporate development, and finance, with a career spanning various roles in leading organizations. Currently serving as the Global Dairy Strategy Manager at Danone since 2025, Barbara previously contributed to the European Commission as a trainee in regional value chain development. With a robust background as a Strategic Project Analyst at Beaulieu International Group, they facilitated divisional strategy definitions and supported senior management in decision-making. Barbara holds a Master of Science in International Relations and Diplomacy from Universiteit Antwerpen and a Master of Applied Science in Business Engineering from KU Leuven.