Elena Sipe

Elena Sipe is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in financial management and leadership roles. Currently serving as the Head of Finance at Everwest Group since July 2024, Elena previously held the position of Head of Finance at Girteka, starting in February 2014, where responsibilities included managing a team of 170 across multiple countries and driving process improvements within finance. Elena has a solid background managing finance teams at various levels, including Finance Control CIS Group Manager and Finance Controller, with a focus on optimizing financial processes and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Earlier career experience includes roles at Gradient Alpha Group, British American Tobacco, and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG. Elena holds advanced education credentials, including studies at ISM University of Management and Economics and CIMA, and possesses a degree in Economics from the Russian State University of Trade and Economics.