New Boyden study reveals CEE executives prioritize safety, quality of life, and family integration over salary when relocating, with Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary leading.
Iryna Cheliadinova has over eight years’ experience in executive search. Her career has steadily advanced to include specialized areas of expertise such as marketing and digital. In addition, her background in corporate law has equipped her with the skills to handle complex and challenging business issues, which she applies to develop strategic talent solutions and recruit high-calibre leadership.
Professional Focus
- Brings extensive experience in delivering end-to-end executive search assignments, from search strategy development and market mapping to executive assessment and successful appointments.
- Combines previous experience in marketing and digital functions with deep executive search expertise, providing a comprehensive understanding of evolving leadership requirements.
- Advises clients on leadership appointments across Human Resources, Commercial, and Security functions, helping organizations identify leaders capable of driving growth, transformation, and organizational resilience.
- Has a strong track record of successfully placing senior executives and leadership teams for both Ukrainian and international organizations across diverse industries.
- Native Ukrainian speaker with professional proficiency in English.
Business Expertise
- Previously a Senior Analyst at Boyden, promoted from Analyst role
- Legal Advisor at the world’s leading marketing data and analytics firm
Additional Expertise
- Consumer Products - FMCG
- Retail
- Industrial
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in law from Kyiv National Economic University
- Bachelor’s degree in law from Kyiv National Economic University
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