Andrey Bakalenko

Andrey Bakalenko is an experienced product management professional currently serving as the Chief Product - Global Demand at Yango Delivery.1 He assumed this role in December 2023 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.1

Professional Experience

In his current position at Yango Delivery, Bakalenko is responsible for:

• Overseeing 17 global markets, including regions in the Middle East, CIS, Africa, Latin America, and Europe1
• Developing products for small and medium-sized businesses, consumer-to-consumer services, and large corporate clients1
• Focusing on user experience across various platforms, including Yango, Yandex Go, and Uber apps1
• Developing APIs and specialized products for larger clients1

Previous Roles

Before his current position, Bakalenko held several other notable roles:

• Head of Product for Fast Deliveries at Yandex Delivery (July 2022 - December 2022)1
• Chief Product Officer at FG BCS (July 2021 - February 2022)1
• Head of Strategy at Sber ID, Sberbank (April 2018 - October 2021)1

Skills and Approach

Bakalenko describes himself as a "product guy" with extensive experience in:

• Managing multiple teams for large-scale services (20 million+ monthly active users)1
• Developing startups from ideation to launch and pivots1
• Leading teams of up to 50 people across various disciplines, including design, development, and product1

He emphasizes a passion for education, fintech, and cutting-edge technologies.1 Bakalenko also mentions playing in a rock band called MVP, which he relates to his approach to product development.1

Achievements

At Yango Delivery, Bakalenko has contributed to significant business growth:

• Launched new products like cash on delivery for eats and buyout for delivery1
• Redesigned Yandex Go, including a new main screen and tariff line1
• Developed market-specific delivery products1
• Helped create new markets, contributing up to 25% of countries' deliveries1
• Increased deliveries by up to 4% in established cities1

These efforts have helped make markets profitable and increase their share in the company's portfolio.1