Elena Sukacheva

Elena Sukacheva has a diverse and extensive work experience. Elena recently served as the Chief Executive Officer at UCAN starting in December 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Member Board of Directors at the Asperger Syndrome Training & Employment Partnership starting in August 2016. In addition, they served as an Advisory Board Member at ScribbleLive since February 2016. Elena also has experience in the role of President at mindbodygreen.com from September 2019 to December 2022, as well as President at Flywheel Sports from January 2019 to July 2019. Prior to these roles, they held leadership positions including Chief Marketing Officer at Ferrara Candy Company from September 2017 to December 2018 and Chief Commercial Officer at The Economist from December 2016 to August 2017. Elena also served in various roles at The Economist, including Managing Director, EVP Global Content Solutions Unit and Events, SVP, Head of Circulation Americas, Vice President, Deputy Head of Circulation, Vice President, Content Marketing and Strategy, and Vice President, Strategy and Client Solutions. Before joining The Economist, Elena worked at Kraft Foods as the Sr. Director of Strategy, Beverages, and General Manager, Gevalia from June 2009 to July 2011. Elena'searliest work experience includes McKinsey & Company, where they held roles such as Associate Partner, Engagement Manager, and Consultant from August 2004 to June 2009. Elena began their career at Leo Burnett as Vice President, Brand Strategy from 2003 to 2004.

Elena Sukacheva pursued their education starting in 1993, when they enrolled in Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU). Elena completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism in 1998. Following this, they attended Wayne State University from 1998 to 2000, where they obtained a Master of Arts degree in Communications. In 2001, Elena Sukacheva enrolled at The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business, earning their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2004.