Kate Lebedeff

Kate Lebedeff serves as the Head of L&D and Recruiting at Zertificon Solutions GmbH since May 2023, where responsibilities include initiating and implementing L&D and Recruiting strategies aligned with cultural goals. Additionally, since August 2012, Kate has been the Secretary of the OpenMandriva Linux union, co-founding the association and supporting a global community of volunteering developers. Previously, Kate held the role of Country Manager at VFS Global from November 2016 to June 2021, where successful business operations were established across Germany, overseeing up to 100 employees. Earlier experiences include managing director positions at Deluxe Television GmbH and strategic roles at MEDIAnywhere Ltd. Kate holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Marketing from Moscow State University and has pursued further education in psychology and business trends.