Katya Witham

Katya Witham is an experienced professional in the food and drink sector, currently serving as Associate Director at Mintel Food & Drink since February 2014, specializing in retail trends for European clients. Prior to this role, Katya worked as a Senior Business Analyst at IGD, focusing on the private label sector and grocery market research in Germany, Russia, and other CEE markets. Earlier experience includes positions as Assistant Category Manager at real,- SB-Warenhaus GmbH and as an International Management Trainee, where strategic development and category management were key responsibilities. Additional experience encompasses marketing and project internships at BMW AG, METRO Group, and DACHSER GmbH, complemented by a robust educational foundation with degrees in Business Administration and International Economic Relations from Universität des Saarlandes and Saint Petersburg State University of Finance and Economics.