Piotr Poniński

I have extensive experience in product development, innovation, and food production, particularly within the vegan food industry, I bring a unique combination of strategic business management and hands-on expertise in new product development and market expansion. 

Technical Account Manager | Cargill (2023–2025)

Provided technical expertise to optimize client operations and product adoption.

Facilitated client engagement, resulting in five new product development projects.

Chief Technologist | Well Well Potraviny s.r.o. (2019–2023)

Boosted production capacity by 300 tons/month and improved efficiency by 25%.

Launched 50+ vegan products listed in major retailers (Tesco, Carrefour).

Achieved IFS and BIO certifications, unlocking new market opportunities.

Led merger preparation, aligning teams and processes for seamless integration.

Founder & Vice President | Polsoja Group (1993–2022)

Co-founded and scaled Polsoja into a market leader in vegan foods across 10 countries.

Developed 100+ innovative vegan products, pioneering tofu production in Poland.

Increased revenue by 40% through strategic partnerships with retailers like Lidl and Auchan.

Innovated outsourcing models, reducing fixed costs by 20% while maintaining quality.

Greenfield Project Manager | Well Well Potraviny s.r.o. (2013–2018)

Directed the end-to-end development of a 5,000 m² production facility in the Czech Republic.

Increased production capacity by 50% through state-of-the-art technology.

Secured IFS and BIO certifications, reinforcing quality and compliance standards.

MBA (Master of Business Administration) 1998
Canadian Consortium of Management Schools & Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) | 1998