Oksana Kovalenko-Image Credit MMGY Global HR executive brings 20 years of management experience with companies consisting of Amazon, H&R Block and Philip Morris International
MMGY Worldwide, a leading incorporated marketing company for the travel, tourist and hospitality sectors, announced today it has hired experienced executive Oksana Kovalenko as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective June 16. As CHRO, Kovalenko will lead the company’s international individuals strategy for more than 600 employees worldwide. She brings over twenty years of HR management experience with a strong track record of allowing complicated organizations to scale while developing inclusive, values-driven cultures.
“Oksana’s appointment marks a substantial milestone for MMGY Worldwide as we continue to progress and broaden our worldwide footprint,” stated CEO Katie Briscoe. “Her proven management and tactical frame of mind will be instrumental in assisting our people efforts and enhancing our position as an international employer of choice in the travel marketing sector.”
Kovalenko’s career spans a variety of international HR functions at companies consisting of H&R Block in Kansas City and Philip Morris International in Kyiv, Ukraine. Most recently, she functioned as a Worldwide HR Leader at Amazon within its Customer support department, where she was accountable for skill strategies throughout 2 major organization verticals operating in 26 nations.
Recognized for her transparent, data-informed and pragmatic management technique, Kovalenko is passionate about producing individuals systems that are agile, inclusive and lined up with both regional culture and international vision. Based in MMGY Global’s Kansas City head office, she will play a crucial role in expanding the business’s HR infrastructure, reinforcing skill development throughout markets and progressing an employee experience that empowers high performance at every level.
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< img src="http://ozeangroup.com/_nev/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=2&cb=852258&n=a70add16"alt =""/ >“The greatest chance for any international organization is to move from simply having an international footprint to accepting a global mindset,” stated Kovalenko. “At MMGY Global, I’m excited to assist purposefully style systems, organizational structures and communication practices that are rooted in compassion and developed around cultural subtlety– not despite it. That’s how we bring our objective to life– by developing significant connections and belonging throughout borders. I’m honored to lead this next chapter of MMGY Global’s individuals journey.”
Kovalenko holds an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology in Washington, D.C. She also earned two master’s degrees with honors from leading Ukrainian universities, the National Aviation University and Kyiv National Economic University. Her early scholastic concentrate on travel and tourist lines up deeply with MMGY Global’s mission and market leadership. She likewise returns to the community as a guest lecturer at the University of Kansas Medical Center in its HR program.
Kovalenko prospers Mia Wise, whose impactful leadership shaped MMGY Global’s culture and development from 2020 till her retirement in June. Accompanying Kovalenko and Briscoe on the International Management Group are Hugh McConnell (Chief Financial Officer), Justin Farmer (Chief Development Officer), Craig Compagnone (President, Americas) and Caroline Moultrie (President, EMEA). Headquartered in the Kansas City city because its founding in 1981, MMGY Worldwide champs more than 400 clients from 16 workplaces worldwide.