Antoanela Ploesteanu

Antoanela Ploesteanu has a strong background in project management and innovation, with a focus on the food and beverage industry. Antoanela has worked for Logiscool Ltd. since 2018 as the Director of the Logiscool Business Unit. Prior to that, they worked at PepsiCo for several years in various roles. From 2014 to 2018, they served as the East Europe Innovation Project Manager, leading the implementation of the Annual Innovation agenda in multiple markets and managing a multicultural team. Before that, from 2013 to 2014, they were the R&D Market Head for the Greater Balkans, acting as a liaison between technical hubs and commercial and operational functions. Prior to that, from 2011 to 2013, they held the position of East&West Balkans Innovation Project Manager at PepsiCo, developing and implementing new products for the Balkans area. Overall, Antoanela has a wealth of experience in project management, innovation, and working with cross-functional teams in multicultural environments.

Antoanela Ploesteanu holds a Master's degree in Engineering (Food technology) from Universitatea "Dunărea de Jos" din Galați. Antoanela also completed post-university courses in Marketing at Scoala de Studii Academice Postuniversitare de Management. In addition, they have undergone various on-the-job trainings and courses, although the specific field of study is not provided. Antoanela Ploesteanu has also obtained certifications in Six Sigma Principles and Six Sigma Yellow Belt in June 2018.