Sofya Shirlow

Sofya Shirlow is an experienced operations executive in fintech and payments, with expertise in regulatory management and compliance across EMEA and globally. Previously, they held significant roles such as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at Uber Payments, where they managed operations under the oversight of the Dutch Central Bank. Sofya's career also includes positions at Booking.com, PVH Corp., and SETEC, showcasing a strong background in project management and service delivery. They began their professional journey as a Teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language at Novosibirsk State University, where they earned a Master's degree in Linguistics. Sofya is currently seeking Director-level opportunities in regulated payments and fintech operations.