Emel Kasim
Cologne
Summary
Multilingual regulatory compliance and sustainability advisor with 8+ years of experience across EHS, food, and chemical sectors. Skilled in navigating EU regulations (ESPR, EPR, Food Labeling...etc), delivering technical solutions, and advising global clients. Adept in stakeholder engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and translating regulatory frameworks into scalable implementation strategies. Experienced speaker and contributor to industry webinars, seminars, client workshops, and internal enablement sessions. Also actively support sales through strategic consulting, pre-sales guidance, and coordination with BDEs, including input for demos and RFPs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solutions Advisor
3E Company
10.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: https://www.3eco.com/
- Advise global clients on supply chain transparency, regulatory compliance, and sustainability strategy
- Deliver platform demonstrations and support RFPs by aligning business challenges with 3E’s solutions
- Provide strategic consulting and regulatory support to sales and business development teams
- Coordinate with BDEs and lead strategic conversations with prospective and existing clients to align solution value with regulatory goals
- Monitor and analyze evolving EMEA regulations and communicate actionable insights
- Collaborate with Product, R&D, and Regulatory teams to shape platform capabilities and roadmap
- Represent 3E at industry webinars, seminars, client workshops, and compliance-focused events
- Presented complex information in an accessible manner through engaging presentations and effective communication strategies.
- Facilitated open communication channels among team members to promote efficient problem-solving and knowledge sharing opportunities.
- Analyzed client feedback data to inform future improvements in solution offerings and service delivery methods.
- Assisted sales teams by creating compelling proposals that effectively showcased the value of our solutions.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing tailored solutions based on their unique requirements.
Regulatory Research Analyst, EMEA
3E Company
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: https://www.3eco.com/
- Monitored regulatory developments across EMEA with a focus on MEA markets (EHS & non-EHS topics)
- Created regulatory content on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and other key topics
- Provided consultancy and strategic insights to clients on compliance strategies and regulatory interpretation
- Coordinated with contractors and government agencies to ensure content accuracy
- Delivered presentations and insights at webinars, seminars, internal training, and client sessions
Research Fellow in Management in the International Food Industry Section
Kassel University
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QROM-03-2020-1907/full/html
- Published a research paper in Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management
Food Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Intersnack Knabber-Gebäck GmbH & Co. KG
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: https://www.intersnack.de/standard/home/
- Ensured product compliance through raw material evaluation, label verification, and packaging review
- Supported R&D and marketing teams on regulatory feasibility of innovations
- Led raw material data project with 70+ suppliers, aligning with EU food law requirements
- Trained new employees on regulatory tools and internal processes
Corporate Development & Sustainability
Bahlsen
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Company Overview: https://www.thebahlsenfamily.com/int/
- Supported CSR reporting and M&A strategy formulation with cross-functional teams
Research Assistant
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Investigated global best practices for HACCP plan validation in the food industry
Education
MSc - International Food Business and Consumer Studies
Kassel University & Fulda University of Applied Sciences
10.2017
BSc - Food Engineering
Middle East Technical University
06.2014
The School of Medicine - undefined
The University of Jordan
06.2009
Skills
- Regulatory Research
- Sustainability & Regulatory Strategy
- Supply Chain Transparency & Material Disclosure
- Strategic Consulting & Pre-Sales Enablement
- Project Management & Supplier Engagement
- Public Speaking, Webinars, Seminars, Workshops & Client Training
- Languages: English, German, Turkish, Arabic
- Strategic thinking
- Industry expertise
- Cross-functional coordination
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- 1st place winner of IFBC Essay Competition, December 2021 (https://kobra.uni-kassel.de/handle/123456789/13608)
- Outstanding Master Thesis Award, February 2018
Further Qualifications
Activities: Improv theater enthusiast & musician
Certification
- Sales: Customer Success, September 2023 (https://www.linkedin.com/)
- EU Food Packaging Law Seminar & Sustainability Workshop, March 2023 (https://www.khlaw.com/)
- EU Food Labeling Masterclass, February 2022 (https://foodlawlatest.com/)
- Organize and Plan Projects Successfully: Basic Training in Project Management, August 2020 (https://bentlin.net/)
Further Qualifications
Languages: English (Native or bilingual proficiency), German (Professional working proficiency), Arabic (Native or bilingual proficiency), Turkish (Native or bilingual proficiency)
Timeline
Solutions Advisor
3E Company
10.2023 - Current
Regulatory Research Analyst, EMEA
3E Company
02.2021 - 10.2023
Research Fellow in Management in the International Food Industry Section
Kassel University
03.2020 - 02.2021
Food Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Intersnack Knabber-Gebäck GmbH & Co. KG
10.2018 - 01.2021
Corporate Development & Sustainability
Bahlsen
08.2016 - 04.2017
Research Assistant
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
11.2015 - 01.2016
BSc - Food Engineering
Middle East Technical University
The School of Medicine - undefined
The University of Jordan
MSc - International Food Business and Consumer Studies
Kassel University & Fulda University of Applied Sciences
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