Elena Zykova

Elena Zykova has been working in the technology industry since 2006. Elena began their career as a Marketing Trainee at FinRusGateway, followed by a role as a Data Management at Encorium Oy in 2007. In 2008, they worked as a Consultant at QPR Software Plc, and from 2009 to 2019 they held various roles at F-Secure Corporation, including Head of Global Channel Development, Channel Development Manager, Customer and Channel Communications, and Sales and Marketing. Most recently, they have been a Director, Head of GTM and Global Channel Operations & Partnerships at WithSecure since 2019, and is currently VP Global Partnerships, VP EMEA, and a member of the Executive team at Aiven since 2022.

Elena Zykova obtained a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Industrial Management from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences between 2011 and 2012. Prior to this, they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Business from Laurea University of Applied Sciences between 2003 and 2008.