Олексій Veteran

Alex Sydorov [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)

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HR DIRECTOR | PEOPLE STRATEGY & ORGANIZATIONAL
DESIGN | SCALE-UP EXPERT

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Strategic HR leader with 15+ years of cross-functional experience in
organizational development, talent strategy, and scaling businesses across the
agribusiness, B2B services, and tech-driven sectors. Built HR functions from
the ground up in fast-growing and owner-led companies. Strong background in
people analytics, leadership enablement, remote team management, and
aligning HR strategy with business goals. Combines deep HR expertise with
operational and financial acumen (ex-COO/CFO). Currently completing
coaching certification to further support leadership and team growth.

WORK EXPERIENCE
HR DIRECTOR
Confidential company (B2B services, agrotrading, chartering &
KEY COMPETENCIES
insurance)
HR Strategy & Execution 01.2023 – Present | Ukraine / Remote
Organizational Design & Workforce Built HR function from zero to support fast business scaling. Partnered with
Planning founders to align people strategy with aggressive growth goals.
Performance Management Systems
Talent Acquisition & Executive Key Achievements:
Search Designed and scaled the full HR function from scratch during a critical
Leadership Coaching & growth phase; enabled 3x headcount increase in 24 months
Development
Onboarding & Retention Programs
Developed agile org design → improved decision speed and cross-
functional collaboration
KPI-driven HR Analytics
Remote & Cross-border Team
Launched onboarding & adaptation system → reduced ramp-up time by
30%, improved 3-month retention
Management
Change Management
Created an internal mobility and promotion framework → enhanced
succession planning and leadership depth
Employer Branding
Succession Planning
Introduced HR analytics and performance dashboards → enabled data-
driven talent decisions
Employee Engagement & Culture
Building
Built an employer branding strategy → increased inbound candidate
flow by 40%
Personally closed 50+ key hires across brokerage, analytics, operations
EDUCATION
Achieved ~100% offer-to-hire conversion rate by redesigning the hiring
Kherson State Technical University, funnel and optimizing late-stage candidate engagement and decision
Kherson, Ukraine clarity.
Accounting & Audit (Master's Degree) Implemented remote-first engagement system with structured
Economics (Bachelor's Degree) feedback, rituals, and leadership coaching
Currently undergoing coach training to strengthen internal leadership
National University of Shipbuilding named
after admiral Makarov, Mykolaiv, Ukraine development capacity
Law (Bachelor's Degree)
COO with HRD Functions
Protech Solutions Ukraine | B2B/B2C Medical Equipment Sales
LANGUAGES 05.2021 – 12.2022 | Ukraine
Led company operations & HR during a transformation phase. Took full
100 % 100 % 70% ownership of HR, hiring, training, motivation systems.
Russian Ukrainian English
Key Achievements:
→
Redesigned org structure faster decisions, better reporting lines
REFERENCE Built KPI-based performance system →higher accountability &
PETR TOMAN - CEO, RESILIENT productivity
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Created fast-track onboarding -30% ramp-up time
 Alex Sydorov
EARLIER EXPERIENCE
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Developed internal/external recruitment pipeline reduced time-to-
hire
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Implemented CRM system improved visibility and follow-ups in sales
Standardized key business processes (tenders, budgeting, receivables)
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) Promoted a culture of resilience and ownership during periods of
instability
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COO / Communications Director / Head of Agroassociation
AGROMINO
07.2016 – 08.2020 | Ukraine (Multiregional Holding)
7 companies · 4 regions · 350 employees | Reported directly to the owner

Key Achievements:
Ensured financial discipline via budgeting & cost control
→
Led creation of anti-theft & procurement systems improved
transparency
→
Launched Cropio/Contiguous tech data-driven yield forecasting
Acted as owner’s representative across strategic, legal, and HR fronts
Created & led AAU Agroassociation covering 400K+ ha (aau.in.ua)
Represented company in EBA, SUP, ministry groups (policy advocacy)
Oversaw strategic HR: hiring, onboarding, performance reviews across
group
Chief Accountant / CFO
Private Agribusiness (Crops, Orchards, Vineyards)
01.2010 – 07.2016 | Ukraine

Key Achievements:
Led full-cycle finance and accounting functions for multi-line agro
business
Built transparent financial planning processes, ensured regulatory
compliance
Prepared and passed multiple external audits and owner-level reporting
Managed financial risk, tax planning, and cost optimization across
production cycle
Private Entrepreneur (FMCG Sales)
Self-employed
08.2007 – 12.2009 | Ukraine
Operated a small trading business in FMCG (food & non-food)
Built client portfolio and managed supply chain, logistics, and customer
retention
Bank economist (1,5 years) - Chief Accountant (5 years, energetics)
2001 - 2007

📌 Additional Notes
Currently undergoing ICF-certified coaching training (in progress,
2025) to enhance people development and leadership support
capabilities
Ideator and co-founder of Everstaff.agency – a niche executive
search initiative focused on B2B, agrotrading, and logistics markets