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IRYNA RUDENKO
S e n io r D ir e c to r | S tr a te g y & T r a n s fo r m a tio n |
C o m p le x P r o g r a m s & M & A

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About Me Experience
Senior strategy and transformation leader M&A Lead | New Division Launch May 2024 - Present
with 15+ years of experience driving complex, Lviv IT Cluster | Tech | M&A | Investment Readiness
multi-workstream initiatives in technology-
Launched the M&A Office from the ground up, designing overall strategy,
driven organizations. Proven track record in
service packages, and market positioning for IT sector transactions.
strategy execution, operating model design,
M&A integration, and large-scale Designed and executed transformation programs to prepare mid-sized IT
transformation programs. Serves as an companies for investment, acquisition, and scale
execution lead between CEOs, executive Led readiness diagnostics and transformation roadmaps across finance,
teams, and functional leaders, translating operations, governance, and leadership
strategic intent into measurable outcomes in Closed a buy-side M&A deal and built a qualified pipeline of opportunities,
high-ambiguity environments. generating first service sales.
Known for strong executive presence and the Developed comprehensive buyer- and seller-side toolkits (due diligence
ability to operate as a trusted counterpart to checklists, valuation frameworks, legal templates, investor materials) to
CEOs and leadership teams during periods of support deal readiness.
transformation, ambiguity, and high-stakes Designed and launched the first M&A acceleration program in Ukraine for
decision-making. mid-sized IT businesses to increase investment readiness and valuation.
Program Director Jan 2024 - Jan 2026
Achievements
Helpware | BPO | IT | Strategy, M&A & Business Transformation
Built and implemented the company’s first end-to-end M&A strategy,
Directed cross-functional including readiness, due diligence, and post-deal integration, enabling
transformational programs across
scalable growth and transformation.
Product, Engineering, and Operations,
Leading a global HRIS transformation program impacting 2,500+ employees,
ensuring delivery of complex initiatives on
designing unified processes across payroll, recruitment, and performance,
time and within scope.
and coordinating requirements with HR, Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations.
Led a global HRIS transformation program
impacting 2,500+ employees, establishing Established governance, accountability cadences, and reporting frameworks
unified processes for payroll, recruitment, to align executives, cross-functional teams, and operations in fast-paced
and performance across regions. environments.
Led and delivered large-scale, high- Owned and executed large-scale business, operating model, and integration
budget, cross-border executive programs transformations, ensuring clarity, execution, and executive alignment across
and strategic events, coordinating multi- geographies.
country stakeholders and ensuring end-
IT Project Manager Dec 2021 - Jan 2024
to-end execution at the senior leadership
level
BigCommerce | E-Commerce | SAAS | Managed 2+ teams | 15 people
Launched the M&A Office in the IT sector, Drove cross-functional delivery and process transformation across product,
creating a full strategy, service offerings, engineering, and go-to-market teams.
and market positioning — generated a Directed project planning, dependency mapping, and stakeholder
qualified pipeline within the first year. engagement across global teams to ensure alignment with strategic
Closed a buy- and sell-side M&A objectives.
transactions, built a repeatable deal Delivered executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and key decisions,
execution framework covering due supporting effective communication with leadership, investors, and boards.
diligence, valuation, and investor
materials.
Senior IT Project Manager Jun 2018 - Dec 2021
Designed and implemented governance
cadences (reporting, dashboards, check- Playtech | Gambling | Managed 2+ teams
ins) across multi-entity integration
Managed cross-platform product development, leading cross-functional
projects, improving cross-team alignment
teams through the full project lifecycle.
and decision-making.
Directed development of internal R&D tools and platforms to enhance
Certified professional coach (IPS & ACSTH)
operational efficiency and scalability.
Hold 3 higher degrees in Business,
Economics, and Law (UK & UA) Facilitated collaboration between stakeholders, technical leads, and product
Resilient leadership during COVID and teams to drive alignment and execution.
wartime operations in Ukraine Led internal platform and process transformations to improve delivery
efficiency and scalability.
Core Competencies Managing Director | Co-founder Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
Strategy & Transformation Leadership •
Edulocation | Education | Managed 20+ people
Strategy Execution & Value Realization •
Complex Transformation Programs • Launched an educational business from scratch, achieving break-even
Operating Model Design & Redesign • M&A within 4 months.
Integration & Transition Management • Developed and executed the full business model, including concept,
Cross-Functional & Executive Leadership • structure, and operational processes.
Governance, KPIs & Performance Built core workflows and recruited the initial team, establishing scalable
Management • Executive & C-Level internal operations.
Stakeholder Engagement • Board-Level Led partnership campaigns that drove early growth, visibility, and market
Materials & Decision Frameworks • Risk, Issue positioning.
& Dependency Management • Multi-Region
Program Execution
Executive Director | Business Transformation Aug 2015 - Feb 2016
Key Skills Master Klass | Education | Transformation | Managed 100+ people
Phenomenal Communication • Leadership & Led operational and organizational transformation across a group of five
Collaboration • Stakeholder Management • companies, covering legal, HR, and financial functions.
Governance & Reporting • Project & Program Redesigned internal processes and organizational structure to improve
Management • Data-Driven Decision Making • efficiency, governance, and scalability.
Critical & Analytical Thinking • Results-Driven • Established consolidated financial reporting and P&L frameworks to support
Adaptability • Building Long-Term executive and shareholder decision-making across business units.
Partnerships
Chief of Staff | Transformation Programs
Recognition
2025 | Featured Leader – Strong
KM Core | IT Sector | Transformation Apr 2008 - Feb 2016
Women in IT Partnered closely with senior executives, including Forbes-listed leaders and
Strong Woman in IT World Economic Forum stakeholders, to drive alignment on strategic priorities
and execution.
2021 | Playtech Executed organizational and operating model transformation in a complex,
Nominated among 5000 employees for the
Engagement and Impact Award multi-stakeholder environment.
Owned end-to-end execution of high-impact initiatives, ensuring

Professional Activities
momentum, issue resolution, and on-time delivery across competing
priorities.
Drove organizational and operating model transformation in a complex,
Conference `
moderator and panel
facilitator (technology, business, and M&A multi-stakeholder environment, working closely with senior executives and
topics) external stakeholders.
Speaker at industry events and Translated leadership strategy into actionable plans, operating cadence,
professional forums (tech, leadership, and day-to-day execution across teams.
M&A)
Organizer of business and networking Education
events, including webinars and offline
conferences Woman Leadership Program
Member of professional and industry
associations (tech, business, and women
Akademia Przywództwa Henryki Bochniarz (Warsaw, 2025)
leadership communities)
Certified Coach (ACSTH)
Certifications International Academy of Professional Coaching (Ukraine, 2021)
Approved LinkedIn Social Impact Certified Coach in New Coaching Code (IPS)
Coach
Isaac Pintosevich Systems (Ukraine, 2021)
Languages
LLM in International and Commercial Law
English | Advanced
The University of Buckingham (United Kingdom, 2006)
Polish | Intermediate
Ukrainian | Native BS in Economics, Business and Law
Russian | Advanced The University of Buckingham (United Kingdom, 2005)

Additional Information BS in Economics of Enterprises

National University of Water Management and Natural
Valid Work Permit in Poland
Resources Use (Ukraine, 2006)
Open to business travel
EU driving license
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Activities & Interests
Pro Yogis & Runner
Hiking