Gozun Elena

About

Elena Gozun is a remarkable professional in the field of international business and external relations, with a career spanning over 15 years focused in Brussels, Belgium. Currently, she holds the position of Head of External Affairs at Barry Callebaut Group, the world's largest cocoa and chocolate producer, where she develops strategic communication strategies, implements sustainability regulations such as CSDDD, EUDR, and FLR, and promotes stakeholder engagement to position the company as a leader in sustainability. Previously, she served as a Policy Advisor in the European Parliament for eight years, managing dossiers related to human rights, EU enlargement policies, trade with countries like Moldova and Ukraine, as well as interinstitutional negotiations on migration, digitalization, and working conditions. Her career includes essential collaborations with top European institutions, such as the European Parliament and the European Commission, where she observed elections in Ghana and contributed to institutional dynamics. She was also an Affiliated Expert at Europuls - European Expertise Centre, leading projects against fake news in the Republic of Moldova, including the launch of the StopFals application, and organized major forums like Eurosfat in Romania. Her experience in advocacy, policy analysis, and project management was built through internships at the ALDE Group in the European Parliament and communication consultancy at BDR Associates, consolidating expertise in international relations and trade with Latin America. Her academic background includes degrees in Political Science and International Economic Relations from SNSPA and the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, complemented by postgraduate studies in electoral assistance at the University of the Basque Country and workshops in European diplomacy. With multilingual skills in English, French, Russian, and Spanish, Elena Gozun demonstrates a dedication to transparency and collaboration, positively influencing the sustainable business sector in Belgium and promoting ties with Eastern Europe, including Moldova, through her expertise in the Eastern Partnership.