Laura Balode

Laura Balode has extensive experience in various roles related to business analysis and team management. Currently serving as Product Owner for Private Markets at FactSet since January 2015, Laura has overseen projects while managing production teams across Latvia, India, and the Philippines, along with driving process improvement initiatives. In previous roles such as Senior Business Analyst and Team Leader at FactSet, Laura led a significant expansion of the research team and ensured quality in data collection. Earlier positions included Sales Representative for Grupa Zachodnia, where Laura facilitated the launch of the Yankee Candle brand in Latvia, and multiple roles at The Body Shop, encompassing Store Manager, Assistant Manager, and Customer Consultant, focusing on sales and customer service. Laura's foundational experience includes administrative support at Swedbank. Educational qualifications include a Professional Higher Education Bachelor’s Degree in European Business from RISEBA University and a BA (Hons) in Business Excellence from the University of South Wales.