Katya started her career in the Nestlé Group in Russia in 2002, with a number of Sales, Category Management and Marketing positions before becoming the Managing Director for Nestle OOH business in Russia and Eurasia in 2015. 

  In 2017, Katya transferred to Nestle UK&I and since 2018 has held her current position Managing Director of Nestlé Professional of UK & I since then. 

  Katya is passionate about Out of Home, believing in its strategic importance for the group.  She also firmly believes in the company principles of being a good food, good life company, and what that means in terms of respecting the planet and protecting the resources for future years to come. 

Katya holds a master’s degree in engineering as well as several certifications obtained from the following business schools: IMD, London Business School and Vlerick Business School. 

  Originally from Sibiria, Katya now lives in Kent with her husband and two young children and enjoys sport, socializing, good food and coffee.