Elena
Leonova
SVP product at Spryker
"Leading Against the Grain: My Journey to Product Leadership Amidst Challenges and Stereotypes"
"Leading Against the Grain: My Journey to Product Leadership Amidst Challenges and Stereotypes"
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05/25/2025 2:00 PM
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"Leading Against the Grain: My Journey to Product Leadership Amidst Challenges and Stereotypes"
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"Leading Against the Grain: My Journey to Product Leadership Amidst Challenges and Stereotypes"
"Leading Against the Grain: My Journey to Product Leadership Amidst Challenges and Stereotypes"
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Session: Leading Against the Grain: My Journey to Product Leadership Amidst Challenges and Stereotypes
In this candid and empowering talk, I'll share my personal journey to product leadership—a path laden with unexpected obstacles, cultural biases, and professional roadblocks. From starting as a business analyst in Kiev to becoming an executive product leader, I've faced challenges related to gender, culture, and language. Yet, I've navigated these obstacles with resilience and strategic action. Attendees will gain insights into how to tackle similar challenges head-on, without losing their integrity or vision for success.Key Takeaways
- Strategies for asserting your professional boundaries in the face of stereotypes and biases.
- The importance of being your own strongest supporter and advocate
- How to leverage mentorship and role models for guidance and reassurance.
- Techniques for turning obstacles into opportunities for growth and leadership.
Bio
Elena Leonova, an exceptional leader in e-commerce technology, currently is a global SVP of Product at Spryker. With a proven track record of over a decade in the industry, Elena's expertise is a cornerstone of Spryker's growth and innovation journey. Her background includes significant contributions at Magento and BigCommerce, well-known digital commerce platforms, where she led transformative product strategies and global expansion. Elena's highly committed to excellence, customer and partner-focused solutions, and pioneering the future of digital commerce. She is dedicated to fostering a dynamic work culture aligns seamlessly with Spryker's mission to revolutionize the digital commerce landscape.