Milena  Dragijska-Dencheva, CEO of Lidl Bulgaria joins the LEAD Network Advisory Board

Published on October 14, 2025

We are pleased to announce that  Milena  Dragijska-Dencheva, CEO of Lidl Bulgaria has joined the LEAD Network Advisory Board. With her deep expertise, passion, and commitment to driving equity, she will play an important role in advancing our mission of fostering inclusive workplaces the CPG  and Retail industry.

As Milena shares: 
"LEAD Network is one of the fastest-growing organisations in Europe, with more than 26,000 Members. Its success stems from a powerful mission: to foster inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive, learn, grow, and contribute to a better future - for themselves and for society. 

What truly distinguishes LEAD Network is its unwavering commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, demonstrated through doing, not just trying, even in times of uncertainty and shifting values like those we face today. 

Being selected to join the LEAD Network Advisory Board is both a tremendous honor, personal and professional motivator. I look forward to applying my knowledge and passion to help foster a culture where equity and opportunity are not just ideals, but everyday realities in a sector (FMCG and Retail) that shows a crucial impact in the economic and social life. A better future—for us and for those who come after—can be shaped when we work together, standing firmly behind the values that have made us successful: enlightenment, freedom, justice, solidarity, and inclusion." 

Tanya Kopps, Chair of the Board of Directors added “We look forward to Milena’s contributions as we continue shaping a more inclusive future together.” 

If you want to know more about partnering with LEAD Network Europe, please visit https://theleadnetwork.net/become-a-partner/ 

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