With extensive experience in freight forwarding and logistics, Ana Maria Soroiu is Business Development Manager at Europrim Group. She is involved in education and professional training, being a trainer for IATA Cargo courses.
What was your dream job as a child?
I wanted to be a researcher and discover the everlasting youth elixir so I studied chemistry and became a chemical engineer. But instead, I discovered the airfreight logistics where you don’t have time to get old
What’s the biggest change you’ve seen in the industry?
Digitalisation with all it’s mix of both positive and negative impacts.
What’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever shipped?
It was a luxury boat, yes boats can fly.
What’s one buzzword you secretly dislike?
Could be “ Game Changer”, you do not know if is real and if it is in which direction will go.
Window or aisle seat?
Aisle, I like freedom, and the possibility to move anytime I want – it makes long flight easier.
What’s the best business lesson you’ve learned the hard way?
Do not assume, always check !
If you could swap jobs with anyone for a day, who would it be?
I love to travel so if the job of first-class flight tester exists that will be the one.
Which three items would you bring to a desert island?
A palm tree, a beach sunbed and a bottomless cocktail (with tiny umbrella)!
Tea or coffee?
Cofee – freight never sleeps !
What’s your guilty pleasure TV show or movie?
Sex In The City -I mean the movies.
What’s the most exciting place you’ve visited for work?
Rio de Janeiro -amazing people, rainforest in the city, fantastic beaches, great food.
If you could introduce one new regulation in air cargo, what would it be?
As AI is increasingly used, I think soon will be needed some standardised regulations.
What’s your go-to karaoke song?
I do not go to karaoke to sing, only to have fun or to cheer and support others
Describe your job in three words.
Exciting, Demanding, Rewarding
What’s your hidden talent?
Is Hidden so I do not know …
If you could instantly master one skill, what would it be?
Time traveling, seriously Financial Guru !
What’s something on your bucket list?
To retire on a tropical island.
What’s the best airport in the world, and why?
For me is Changi airport in Singapore. It is more than an airport -indoor waterfall, butterfly garden, gaming area, restaurants- this is the airport you want to be there with extra time in advance so you can enjoy the time before your flight.
If air cargo had a mascot, what would it be?
An OWL: has wings, works also night shifts, 360 degree vision, silent but deadly efficient.
How did you get into airfreight/logistics?
By chance, one of my friends asked if I want to try. I did and I love it and I still love it !
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
GO FOR IT !
What is the most adventurous thing you have ever done?
Parasailing.
If you could have dinner with any three people, living or dead, who would it be and why?
I have to ask for four people and would be my grandparents who raised me together with my parents -I would give everything to have this chance one more time.
What’s something we wouldn’t know about you from your CV?
You cannot know the personality of a person from a CV.
