Ildikó Kertész
About Ildikó Kertész
Ildikó Kertész is a Senior Product Manager at Choco, where she has contributed to the company's growth and success in the food distribution sector. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Szeged and a Master of Arts in International Economics from The Berlin School of Economics and Law.
Work at Choco
Ildikó Kertész currently serves as a Senior Product Manager at Choco, a company focused on enhancing food distribution systems. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Berlin, Germany. In her role, she has contributed to the development of a global food system that connects over 15,000 buyers with 10,000 suppliers. Her efforts have been instrumental in Choco's growth and success, including its achievement of unicorn status.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Choco, Ildikó Kertész worked as a Product Manager at Klarna from 2018 to 2021, where she focused on pre-purchase processes. Prior to that, she held a similar role at Coureon Logistics GmbH from 2015 to 2018. Both positions were located in the Berlin Area, Germany, and contributed to her expertise in product management within the logistics and financial technology sectors.
Education and Expertise
Ildikó Kertész earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Studies from the University of Szeged, studying from 2009 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Economics from The Berlin School of Economics and Law, completing her studies from 2012 to 2014. Her academic background supports her professional expertise in product management and international economic systems.
Leadership Experience
Ildikó Kertész served as the Local Committee President for AIESEC in Budapest, Hungary, from 2010 to 2012. In this leadership role, she was responsible for overseeing local operations and initiatives, contributing to her development in management and organizational skills during her early career.
Achievements in Funding and Growth
At Choco, Ildikó Kertész played a significant role in the company's successful Series B2 funding round in April 2022, which raised $111 million and valued the company at $1.2 billion. She is part of a team supported by prominent investors, including G squared, Insight Partners, and Bessemer Venture Partners, focusing on sustainable and transparent food distribution.