Yildiz Oktar

Yildiz Oktar is an experienced professional in the field of technical and quality management, currently serving as the Senior Technical & QA Manager EMEA for Vita Coco since April 2021. In this role, Yildiz leads quality and food safety initiatives across the EMEA market, represents the brand in technical matters, and oversees compliance with food legislation and safety standards. Prior to this, Yildiz held significant positions at Sainsbury's, where responsibilities included product safety and quality management for over 200 own brand products, and conducted quality audits at supplier sites. With a background that includes roles at Lidl GB, Rocket Internet SE, and Zalando SE, Yildiz combines expertise in quality assurance with a solid foundation in communications and business management, supported by a Bachelor's degree in International Business.