Kinga Buda (MSc)

Kinga Buda (MSc) has a diverse work experience that spans over several industries and positions. Kinga is currently the Head of Procurement at Wasabi Sushi & Bento, a position they started in 2023. Prior to that, they worked at KFC Western Europe as a European Category Manager from 2020 to 2023. From 2019 to 2020, they held the role of Procurement Manager at KFC UK & Ireland.

Before their time at KFC, Kinga worked at Walmart as the EMEA Food Sourcing and Procurement Manager from 2015 to 2018. Kinga also had a role at Walmart Asia as a Strategy Analyst from 2013 to 2014. Kinga's earlier experience includes being a Project Manager at Bloom Consulting in 2012, where they focused on improving efficiency and cost reduction through tech and innovation. Kinga also served as a Project Manager at Kontrast Studio in 2011, where they set up business and legal operations for an internet service start-up.

In addition to their industry experience, Kinga has had leadership roles. Kinga was the President of AIESEC in Poland, Local Committee Torun UMK from 2009 to 2010, where they developed and implemented business strategies and plans. Kinga was also the Vice President Finance from 2008 to 2009, overseeing financing strategies and managing accounting operations.

Kinga's earliest work experience was as an Ambassador at Accenture in 2008. Kinga also interned at the Chamber of Industry and Trade in 2010.

Overall, Kinga Buda has a strong background in procurement and project management, with experience in various industries and leadership roles.

Kinga Buda (MSc) holds a Master's degree in International Management from Université d'Angers, which they obtained from 2011 to 2012. Prior to that, they completed another Master's degree in Business Administration from Nicolaus Copernicus University, where they studied from 2010 to 2011. Kinga also has a Master's degree in European Studies from Nicolaus Copernicus University, which they completed from 2009 to 2011. In addition to their formal education, Kinga Buda has obtained certifications in negotiation skills from The Gap Partnership in September 2015, as well as a qualification in WSET - Level 1, Wine & Spirits from the Yorkshire Wine School.