Melinda Rincu-Ludnai

Melinda Rincu-Ludnai is an accomplished professional in the automotive industry with extensive experience in global purchasing and cost analysis. Currently serving as the Head of Global Purchasing Aftermarket at HELLA since October 2022, Melinda leads a strategic purchasing team focused on sourcing trading goods and negotiating contracts. Prior to this role, Melinda spent a decade at Continental in various leadership positions, culminating as the Head of VNI PUR Cost & Value Analysis, where responsibilities included optimizing material costs and leading global teams. Melinda's career began at Flextronics Timisoara, where various roles included Buyer and Quality Operator. Academic credentials include a Master’s Degree in Polymer/Plastics Engineering from Universitatea Politehnica din Timişoara and a Bachelor’s Degree in Informatics from West University of Timisoara.