Ukrainian by origin, Svitlana is a seasoned HR executive with 25 years of experience, including over 15 years in senior HR leadership roles across FMCG, Technology, Retail, and Domestic Appliances.
She has partnered with business leaders to hire more than 1,500 professionals across all levels and functions, especially during critical phases such as startups, market entries, and periods of rapid growth. Her regional expertise spans Ukraine, Moldova, the Caucasus, and Eastern Europe, where she has led strategic hiring and talent development in multicultural, matrixed environments.
Now based in Málaga, one of Europe’s fastest-growing Tech hubs, Svitlana is especially well positioned to bridge the Eastern European talent ecosystem with the evolving needs of Spanish and international companies. She leverages her deep regional insight to help organisations tap into highly skilled, mobile, and future-ready professionals, particularly in Tech and AI roles.
At AIOVA, she blends operational HR expertise with strategic talent search, bringing a strong focus on inclusive hiring, employee retention, and aligning people strategies with long-term business and cultural goals.
Her personal journey, shaped by the ongoing war in Ukraine, reflects a rare mix of resilience, adaptability, and the ability to lead through uncertainty — qualities she brings into every mission she undertakes.
