Ольга

OLGA ZOLOTARYOVA

Kyiv, Ukraine

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Senior Executive Search and Talent Advisory professional with over 20 years of international experience in executive
search, leadership consulting, and talent acquisition. Proven track record in delivering C-level and senior
appointments across Technology, Media, Telecom, Finance, and Professional Services sectors. Trusted advisor to
executives, with strong expertise in client management, cross-border recruitment, and strategic HR solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Boyden Ukraine
Principal, Executive Search
Nov 2024 – Jul 2026 | Hybrid
www.boyden.com

• Lead executive search assignments

• Partner with C-level stakeholders to define leadership needs and assess talent

• Deliver end-to-end executive search projects across multiple industries

• Contribute to business development and client portfolio growth

Koel Retail Technologies UK & EU
Interim Manager – Client Relations & Operations
Sep 2023 – Jul 2024 | Antwerp, Belgium
www.koelretail.com

• Managed client relationships and operational processes across European markets

• Supported partner coordination and project delivery

• Contributed to business growth initiatives

Heidrick & Struggles Ukraine
Head of Technology, Media & Telecom Practice
Aug 2017 – May 2022 | Kyiv, Ukraine
www.heidrick.com

Prior to the acquisition by Heidrick & Struggles in 2022, the company was well known as WE Partners, (World
Executive Partners), an alliance partner with Korn Ferry, the leader in International Executive Search, HR
Consultancy.

• Delivered executive search assignments for IT, Telecom, and Media sectors

• Managed relationships with regional and international clients

• Facilitated industry roundtables for HR and business leaders

• Drove business development and practice expansion

Ciklum
Global Lead of Talent Acquisition, Internal HR
Mar 2016 – Aug 2017 | London, United Kingdom / Kyiv, Ukraine
www.ciklum.com

• Led global talent acquisition strategy across multiple geographies

• Advised leadership on hiring priorities and market dynamics

• Managed recruitment delivery for senior and mid-level roles

• Supervised TA team and external agency partnerships

Hudson Ukraine
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Oct 2000 – Mar 2016 | Kyiv, Ukraine
www.hudson.com

• Managed business development and recruitment projects for senior and mid-level roles across Ukraine and
international markets (Georgia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Moldova)

• Delivered recruitment and assessment solutions, including graduate recruitment, outplacement programs,
development and assessment centers

• Built client relationships and ensured high-quality project delivery

Executive Search Practice – Senior Consultant (Finance & Accounting)
Apr 2008 – Jul 2012 | Kyiv, Ukraine

• Provided high-quality candidate search and selection for Finance & Accounting roles

• Conducted telephone and face-to-face interviews

• Participated in assessment centers and talent evaluation projects

Expert Researcher
Oct 2000 – Apr 2008 | Kyiv, Ukraine

• Conducted research and candidate mapping for executive search assignments

• Supported senior consultants in client delivery and talent acquisition projects

ADVISORY EXPERIENCE / SOCIAL PROJECTS

Women Leaders For Ukraine
Human Capital Partner
2024 – Present | Antwerp, Belgium
www.w4u.community

• Support organizational growth and talent initiatives

• Collaborate with international NGO stakeholders

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Business / Managerial Economics
European University, Kyiv, Ukraine - 2005

Master’s Degree in Philology (English, German), World Literature (with distinction)
National Pedagogical University, Kyiv, Ukraine - 2000

CERTIFICATIONS

Decision Dynamics Executive Suit TM, Sweden (Feb 2020)
http://www.decisiondynamics.com

Lenovo Suit, Antwerp, Belgium (2024)

CORE EXPERTISE

Executive Search • Leadership Advisory • Talent Strategy • Client Relationship Management • Business
Development • International Recruitment • Project Management

LANGUAGES

English - fluent Ukrainian - native
Dutch - pre-intermediate Russian - fluent

INTERESTS

Tennis, cycling, reading.