Genia Shipova

Genia Shipova has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Genia most recently holds the position of Senior Director of Strategic Projects and Operations at Zama since May 2023. Prior to that, they served as an Advisory Board Member at Qurate Inc. starting in October 2022 and as a Guest Lecturer at ISEG starting in November 2022.

Before these roles, Genia was the Chief Marketing Officer at Dailymotion from October 2020 to March 2023. Genia also worked as the Director of Global Business Development at Sonos, Inc. from November 2019 to October 2020, following the acquisition of Snips by Sonos.

Genia made significant contributions during their time at Snips, where they held multiple roles from January 2018 to November 2019. Genia successfully re-positioned Snips as a B2B player and developed B2B marketing from scratch. Genia also led the launch of product marketing and implemented strategies that resulted in significant growth in leads and web traffic.

Prior to these positions, Genia served as the Communications Lead at Uber from April 2015 to January 2018. Genia started their career at PBN Hill+Knowlton Strategies, where they held the role of Director of Corporate Communications from December 2012 to June 2014. Before that, they worked as a Communications and Knowledge Manager at MSLGROUP (Publicis Groupe) from March 2012 to December 2012.

Genia's earlier experience includes the role of Senior Account Manager in Corporate and Financial Communications at PBN Hill+Knowlton Strategies from September 2010 to March 2012. In this role, they developed and implemented communications strategies for various clients and gained expertise in crisis communications and reputation management.

Throughout their career, Genia has demonstrated strong leadership skills and expertise in strategic project management, marketing, communications, and business development.

Genia Shipova's education history includes several degrees and certificates in various fields. In 2001-2006, Genia obtained a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics, with a specialization in Computational Linguistics, from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU). Continuing their education, they attended HEC Paris in 2011-2012 and obtained a Master's degree in Intelligence Marketing, specializing in B2B Marketing.

In 2019-2020, Genia pursued executive coaching and obtained a Coach ACC degree from Erickson Coaching International. Genia further expanded their knowledge in business coaching and strategy by completing a Certificate program at Arena Business School in 2022.

Genia Shipova also engaged in additional certifications. In 2022, they achieved the Chief of Staff Certification from SEVEN. Furthermore, they obtained a certification in Preventing Workplace Harassment from Emtrain, although the specific details regarding the month and year of attainment are not provided.

Most recently, in 2023, Genia is currently enrolled in two educational programs at HEC Paris. Genia is pursuing an International Certificate in Corporate Finance and an Executive Program in Change Management.