Olena Shako

Olena Shako is a seasoned professional in the tourism and hospitality industry, currently serving as the Manager of Destination Experiences at Silversea Cruises since June 2025. Prior to this role, Olena held the position of Shore Excursions Product Development Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection from May 2024 to July 2025, and has extensive experience at Silversea Cruises, where responsibilities included managing tour operations as Shore Concierge Manager from September 2014 to March 2024. Olena's diverse background also includes roles as Assistant Shore Concierge Manager, Shore Concierge, and Bartender. Academically, Olena holds a Master's degree in International Management and Business Administration from the State University of Management and Tourism in Kyiv, and a Master's degree in English Philology and Psychology from Kyiv National Linguistics University.