Emil Gochev

Emil Gochev currently serves as the Managing Director for Perfetti Van Melle in both Russia and Turkey & Greece since January 2019. Prior to this role, Gochev accumulated extensive experience at Danone from May 1998 to November 2017, holding several positions including Managing Director for Southern Africa and various General Manager roles across Turkey, Bulgaria, and Greece, as well as progressing through commercial and sales leadership positions. Gochev's career began at PepsiCo as an Area Sales Manager from August 1995 to April 1998. Gochev holds a Master's degree from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, completed in 1995.