You work for a company that is a world leader in the food and beverage sector, with more than 2,000 brands and a presence in 191 countries. You must feel both pride and responsibility over Nestlé’s influence on people’s quality of life and health?
– I’m extremely proud to have received the opportunity to work in such a great team of people who aim, on a daily basis, to provide customers with high-quality products that satisfy their needs. I also see a great responsibility in that, because it is vital that the improvement of our products’ quality through innovation is in alignment with more sustainable trends in nutrition. In these times when information is easily available and consumers are becoming more environmentally aware, we are tasked with offering them convenient solutions that will make it easier for them to make daily dietary choices that direct them towards more appropriate and sustainable nutrition. We are also delighted that we will soon launch production at our factory in Surčin of part of the portfolio of our Garden Gourmet brand, which contains plant-based products that to additionally protect our planet.
You believe that one shouldn’t rush either in business or life, and that advancement and success come naturally and that authority isn’t imposed, but rather acquired through knowledge and congeniality… Is that what you advise your young female colleagues?
– Advancement and success don’t come over the night, but rather are the result of continuous learning, effort and commitment. On the other hand, when it comes to building authority, that is not achieved by imposing one’s authority over others, but by acquiring knowledge and demonstrating personability and understanding for people’s needs, and I am fortunate enough to work in such an environment. I base my advice on my belief that working on oneself, in every sense – from maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle to lifelong learning and concern for other people – is a crucial factor for achieving personal and professional success, and when alongside that you also have the right people, success is guaranteed. It is a great pleasure to work in a collective that approaches the most diverse characters and talented individuals in the same way. I am truly privileged to be part of an organisation that stands firmly behind its employees, regardless of their gender.