Aya A.
About Aya A.
Aya A. serves as the Manager of Traceability & Solutions at GS1 in Brussels, Belgium, where she has worked since 2020. She leads the Global Traceability Programme, focusing on enhancing supply chain efficiency through the adoption of global standards.
Work at GS1
Aya A. has been serving as the Manager Traceability & Solutions at GS1 since 2020. In this role, she leads the Global Traceability Programme, focusing on enhancing supply chain efficiency and safety through the adoption of global standards. Her responsibilities include engaging with communities of trading partners, industry organizations, governments, and technology providers to implement GS1 standards. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Manager - Project Consultant for seven months and as a Business Consultant for two years at GS1, both roles contributing to her extensive experience within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Aya A. studied at The Bioforce Institute, where she achieved a qualification in The Fundamentals of Humanitarian Aid. Additionally, she completed a program in Project/Program Planning at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Her educational background supports her expertise in project management and humanitarian aid, which she applies in her current role at GS1.
Background
Aya A. has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across different organizations. She began her career as a Marketing Intern at Etisalat in 2012. She then gained experience at Unilever as a Marketing Intern in 2013. Following that, she worked at PepsiCo as a Junior Analyst in Promotion and Consumer Insights from 2014 to 2015 and later as a Business & Category Analyst for the Benelux region from 2015 to 2017. This varied experience has contributed to her skill set in marketing, analysis, and project management.
Achievements
In her current role at GS1, Aya A. contributes to the execution of over six billion transactions daily across 150 countries through the use of GS1 standards. Her leadership in the Global Traceability Programme is a significant initiative aimed at improving supply chain processes. Aya A. has played a crucial role in fostering collaboration among trading partners and industry stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of these standards.