Vita Kobiela is the Project and Communications Manager at COTANCE since 2023. She holds a MA in political science and EU governance, gained across 3 countries — Jagiellonian University (Kraków, Poland), Sciences Po Paris (France) and the College of Europe (Bruges, Belgium).
With hands-on experience in public affairs, stakeholder relations, communications and EU project management — developed through work with embassies, the European Parliament and chambers of commerce — she currently manages a portfolio of 4 pan-European projects, with a fifth upcoming. Through her work — which goes well beyond project management, she actively contributes to strengthening the competitiveness, sustainability and future skills of the European leather industry, bridging policy, education and innovation.