Maria Fatakhova

Maria Fatakhova brings over 14 years of experience in sales and advertising, providing strategic and tactical solutions to international and local clients across diverse categories.

She has a proven track record of surpassing market growth targets at esteemed companies like Google and ZenithOptimedia. During her tenure as a business development director at ZO, she doubled the new business conversion rate and led the agency to a leading position in new business wins, maintaining this position for two consecutive years.

With over 7 years of team management experience, Maria has effectively overseen both direct and non-direct subordinates in cross-functional teams.

Her proactive and accountable nature, coupled with the ability to work independently, as part of a team, or as a team leader, showcase her strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and project management skills. Maria is known for her exceptional communication and negotiation abilities, along with a talent for influencing without explicit authority. She excels in collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, taking ownership, leading teams to results, and thriving under pressure and challenging deadlines.

Maria's educational background includes a Google Corporate Master's level Business Administration program by Duke CE at Duke University, along with a degree in Sociology from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU).

She has held key roles in prestigious organizations, serving as a Sales Team Manager and Industry Manager (Large Customers Sales) at Google. At ZenithOptimedia, Maria contributed as the New Business and Marketing Director, Media Group Head, Senior Media Planner, and Media Planner, showcasing her versatility and depth in the industry.