Anna Popa - Scaling Up, People

Anna Popa has extensive work experience in the field of customer success, public procurement, relationship management, sales, recruitment, and supply chain consulting. Anna began their career in 1999 as a receptionist, board's secretary, promotional specialist, and buyer at NOMI S.A. In 2005, they took on the role of Junior Buyer at Smyk, where they were responsible for improving sales within seasonal categories, implementing the import of hardware from Far East, mapping stores, and launching UK Mamas and Papas infant collection. In 2007, Anna joined Biella Poland as a Buyer and was responsible for relationship management, cost reduction, and import. From 2008 to 2017, Anna was a Supply Chain Consultant at Michael Page, where they were responsible for full-cycle recruiting, understanding clients' pain points, relationship building, strategic consulting, business development, project and process management, and working on cross-team projects. From 2011 to 2017, Anna was a Senior Buyer at Promed S.A., where they were responsible for tenders and public procurement. In 2022, Anna joined Scaling Up Coaches as a Customer Success Manager and People.

Anna Popa has a diverse education history. Anna completed their Master's Degree in American/United States Studies/Civilization from the University of Warsaw between 2002 and 2005. Anna also attended Towarzystwo Wiedzy Powszechnej Kielce between 1999 and 2002, where they studied English Language and Literature, General. Finally, they attended SGH Warsaw School of Economics between 2011 and 2012, where they studied Purchasing and Management. In addition, Anna Popa has obtained five certifications, including The Science of Well-Being from Coursera Certified Courses in October 2020, Introduction to Project Management from the University of Adelaide, Introduction to Psychology from Yale University, Lean Basics from Philips, and The Foundations of Happiness at Work from the University of California, Berkeley.