Katya Podkalenko

Katya Podkalenko is a public speaker and researcher specializing in the intersection of business and sustainability, with an extensive background in marketing, IT, and project management. They currently serve as a lecturer and researcher at Antwerp Management School, focusing on smart ecosystems and sustainability, while also participating as a jury member for the VOKA Charter Sustainable Business. Previously, Katya held roles as a Client Success Manager at GandyDigital and Selligent Marketing Cloud, where they managed multi-million euro portfolios and fostered customer relationships across various sectors. Katya has contributed to sustainability initiatives through roles at Instituut van de Bedrijfsrevisoren and is involved in research projects aimed at enhancing circular economy practices. Their educational background includes several master's degrees and a postgraduate diploma in Marketing Management, complemented by a management course at the University of Cambridge.