Thomas Toma is a seasoned professional in business development and customer service, currently serving as the Manager of Business Development for International Expansion at Markant Handels- u. Industriewaren-Vermittlungs AG since December 2017. In this role, Thomas is responsible for leading international expansion initiatives across Western Europe and managing projects focused on market acquisition and B2B accounts. Previously, Thomas held the position of Manager of Customer Service for Travel Retail North & South America at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., where responsibilities included stakeholder management and supply chain improvements. Thomas's extensive experience at Unilever spanned various roles, including Head of Customer Service in Germany, Local Project Lead for an international supply chain transformation in Switzerland, and Team Lead for Quality Assurance across DACH markets. Thomas holds a Master of Science in Food Quality & Safety and a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Vienna, complemented by a foundational education in Food Technology and Biotechnology.