Ksenia Gordienko

Ksenia Gordienko is an experienced professional in the Media & Entertainment sector, currently serving as a Full-time Advisor at Abu Dhabi Entertainment Company since March 2024, where advisory roles focus on intellectual property rights and sustainable business growth. Ksenia is also the Founder and Managing Director of Creative Minds Consulting FZE, providing comprehensive support for Media & Entertainment businesses, particularly in commercial animation. Previous roles include Director of Animation Department and Executive Producer at CTC Media, where Ksenia oversaw the production and licensing of animated TV shows and established a successful licensing department. Ksenia's career includes significant positions in brand licensing for top studios in the Russia & CIS territories and extensive experience in corporate sales management at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC and InterContinental Hotels Group. Ksenia holds a Global Executive MBA from INSEAD and a degree from South Russia State University of Economics and Service.