Oxana Parkhomenko

Oxana Parkhomenko has extensive work experience in various roles within the fields of global trade compliance, strategic innovation, and product portfolio management. Most recently, they served as the Head of Global Trade Compliance at Umicore from November 2023. Prior to that, they worked as an Expert Lecturer in the Community of Practice Strategic Innovation (CoP), where they facilitated learning and knowledge-sharing among innovation leaders from different sectors. From 2020 to 2023, they held the position of Director of Global Product Portfolio Management at Ansell, where they were responsible for shaping product strategy, leading a team, and contributing to M&A strategies. From 2008 to 2019, they held a series of roles at Ansell, including Director of Product Portfolio Management and New Product Development, Acting Director of Global Chemical Protection, Associate Director of Global Chemical Product Portfolio Management, Senior Product Portfolio Manager, Brand Manager, and Associate Brand Manager. Oxana also has prior experience as a Sales and Marketing Manager at Infotrend Innovations co. LTD, where they focused on generating sales and providing support for IT technology and electronic banking solutions.

Oxana Parkhomenko has a diverse education history. In 2023, they obtained a business development certificate from Vlerick Business School. In 2018, they completed a program in innovation management, also at Vlerick Business School. In 2016, they studied "The People Manager" at Vlerick Business School. In 2012, Oxana earned a certificate in commercial product management from Frost & Sullivan. From 2000 to 2002, they pursued an MBA in marketing and management at Maastricht School of Management. Oxana completed their Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality management at the University of Nicosia from 1996 to 2000. Furthermore, Oxana received in-house training in 2015 on quality function deployment from Ansell. Oxana also underwent training at Management Centre Europe, focusing on creating customer-centric value propositions, although the exact dates are not specified.