Ilona Fleischmann Research Associate - Packaged Food
london
English
About Ilona
Ilona is a Senior Research Analyst working on food and nutrition industries. She is based in Euromonitor's London office.
Expertise
Ilona has conducted research and analysis for industries covering pet care, snacks, dairy, meals and fresh food in the UK. She is part of the Dairy Central Project Team and is committed to building further research expertise within the wider food industry. Prior to joining Euromonitor, Ilona received her bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from EHL Hospitality Business School, with prior internship experience as an investment analyst.
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