Maria Kristalinskaya

Maria Kristalinskaya has a diverse work experience that spans several industries. Maria has worked as a Startup Mentor at Techstars since 2023 and as Head of Retail Media Advertising at eBay Kleinanzeigen since 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Guest Lecturer at Boston University in 2021. Maria also held multiple roles at idealo internet GmbH, including Interim Country Manager Spain from 2021 to 2022 and Country Manager UK from 2021 to 2022. Maria was also the Country Manager for India, Canada, and Australia at Blinkist from 2019 to 2020. In 2018, Maria was the Head of SEO at BBDO Worldwide, where they led the establishment of a new SEO Department and managed multiple accounts. Before that, they worked as the Country Manager at busuu from 2016 to 2018, where they managed a team and implemented various marketing strategies. Maria also worked as an External Marketing Consultant at Johnson & Johnson in 2016, where they developed digital strategies and analyzed financial performance. Additionally, they worked as an Event Manager at Imperial College London in 2016 and held multiple roles at the National Research University - Higher School of Economics, including Chief Editor of student's media and Senior Event Manager.

Maria Kristalinskaya completed their education at the Imperial College Business School from 2015 to 2016. During this time, they earned a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Strategic Marketing. Prior to this, Maria obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from the Higher School of Economics, where they studied from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, Maria received the UK Finalist certification in the L'Oréal Brandstorm 2016 Business Competition in March 2016.