Press Release
Venlo, 23 March 2026
Anastasiya Prudnikova Named Young Executive of the Year at 2026 European Office Products Awards
Viking Europe is pleased to announce that Anastasiya Prudnikova has been awarded Young Executive of the Year at the 2026 European Office Products Awards (EOPA), organised by OPI. The award was presented last week during a ceremony held at the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam.
At 33, Anastasiya Prudnikova was selected from a shortlist of four nominees, standing out to a distinguished panel of senior leaders from across the European business supplies industry.
Anastasiya joined Viking Europe in 2021 and is based in the Netherlands, where she serves as Senior Manager Purchasing and Assortment. As part of the central purchasing department led by John Watson, she supports all RAJA Office companies. In her role, she has been instrumental in developing key facilities categories, including janitorial and sanitation supplies, as well as food and catering.
Although unable to attend the ceremony in person, Anastasiya was informed of her achievement by Viking Europe’s Managing Director, Christa Furter, who shared the news with her directly.
Commenting on the award, Anastasiya said:
“It is a great honour to receive the Young Executive of the Year award. Being recognised alongside such accomplished professionals from across the industry is something I truly appreciate, and it motivates me to continue advancing our work at Viking Europe and across the RAJA Group.”
Viking Europe congratulates Anastasiya on this well-deserved recognition, which reflects her dedication, leadership, and contribution to the organisation and the wider industry.
About Viking
Viking Europe is a leading provider of workplace solutions, offering a comprehensive range of office supplies, facilities products, and services to businesses across Europe. Since 1960, we have been championing workplace transformation. Under the name Viking Direct in Europe, we first began assisting companies in their adjustment from paper to computer in 1990. Currently, Viking Europe operates in eight countries, employs over 1,000 people with the European headquarter located in Venlo. Following our acquisition by the RAJA Group in November 2021, Europe’s leading distributor of packaging, and a major player in the office supplies and furniture market, we are even better suited for everything the future holds.
Media contact
Viking Europe
Darina Koning-Admiraal, Sr Manager Business Development & Communications
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Website: www.vikingoffice.eu