Mariia Kovalenko

Mariia Kovalenko is a seasoned Product Leader with a diverse background across various product domains, including back-end data engineering, AI applications, marketing technology, and design-driven products. With a passion for fostering high-performing teams and tackling complex business challenges, Mariia excels in identifying strategic opportunities and orchestrating cross-functional collaboration to drive optimal outcomes.

Mariia possesses a wealth of experience in deriving actionable insights from data and collaborating with engineering teams to develop innovative data products. Her project portfolio spans different business sectors, ranging from digitalization initiatives for global consumer goods firms to leveraging A/B testing and machine learning for optimizing coupon ROI and implementing Media Mix Modelling through advanced data engineering.

With over 6 years of international consulting experience across diverse industries, Mariia thrives in multicultural environments. She has demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities in managing teams and executing projects in various countries, including the UK, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. Mariia's commitment to innovation and customer value creation was recognized during her tenure at EY, where she and her team were nominated for the prestigious global 'Better Begins with Me' award.

Mariia's academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration from London Business School, a Master of Business Administration from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Master's degree from Central European University, and a Bachelor's degree from Dnipropetrovsk National University.

In her professional journey, Mariia has held key roles such as Senior Product Manager for Traveller Experience at Vrbo within the Expedia Group. She also has a rich background encompassing positions like Product Manager for Marketing Platform at Vrbo, Coupons Manager at Hotels.com, and various roles at EY, including Senior Consultant for People Advisory Services and Human Capital. Her past experiences also include roles at Google and A.T. Kearney, reflecting her versatility and expertise in product management and consultancy.

Mariia Kovalenko's multidimensional expertise, encompassing data analytics, product management, international consultancy, and team leadership, positions her as a valuable asset in solving complex business challenges and driving innovation in diverse organizational settings.