Ilya Kretov

Ilya Kretov is the General Manager of eBay Global Emerging markets, overseeing EMEA, LATAM, and eAPAC regions, and responsible for leading eBay's business development in 200 Emerging markets. He is recognized as the leading ecommerce export expert with a strong emphasis on online export and import development for Businesses and Governments.

His focus on clients in fast-growing markets has been instrumental in driving success. With a background in American companies such as Mars, Google, and eBay, Ilya has led multicultural teams across the US, LATAM, Russia, Israel, and China, emphasizing results, engagement, and empowered swimlanes. He is a sought-after public speaker known for his expertise in export and team leadership, having addressed large audiences such as 16,000 entrepreneurs at the Olympic stadium. Additionally, Ilya is the author of the bestselling book "I'm CEO" in Russia.

Beyond his professional achievements, Ilya Kretov is also an Ironman70.3 participant and Marathoner. He obtained a Master's degree in Economics and Information Systems from Saint Petersburg State University Of Aerospace And Instrumentation.

Currently, Ilya serves as the General Manager of Global Emerging Markets at eBay, overseeing operations in 200 countries.