Maria Makarova

Maria Makarova is an accomplished Human Resources professional with extensive experience across various roles in talent acquisition, employee communications, and operations. Currently serving as Human Resources Director at Mellifera since June 2024, Maria previously held the position of Head of People Operations at Lazy AI, where significant improvements in recruitment processes and analytics were achieved. Other key roles include HRM Project Lead at DataArt, where successful talent acquisition projects led to a 20% increase in employee referrals, and Head of Employee Communications at EPAM Systems, where a strategic communication initiative resulted in a 40% rise in employee engagement. Maria's career began in recruitment, where foundational skills in sourcing and negotiation were developed, complemented by a strong academic background with Master's degrees in Public Relations and International Communication.