APPOINTMENT
MMGY Global has announced the appointment of Oksana Kovalenko as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
As CHRO, Oksana Kovalenko will spearhead and oversee the company’s global people strategy for more than 600 employees around the world. She brings over 20 years of extensive HR leadership experience with a track record of enabling complex organizations to scale while building values-driven cultures.
“Oksana’s appointment marks a significant milestone for MMGY Global as we continue to evolve and expand our global footprint,” said CEO Katie Briscoe. “Her proven leadership and strategic mindset will be instrumental in guiding our people initiatives and reinforcing our position as a global employer of choice in the travel marketing sector.”
Oksana’s work portfolio includes global HR roles at renowned organizations including H&R Block and Philip Morris International. Most recently, she served as a Global HR Leader at Amazon in its Customer Service division, where she oversaw talent strategies across two major business verticals.
Recognized for her transparent, data-informed and pragmatic leadership approach, Oksana is passionate about creating people systems that are agile, inclusive and aligned with both local culture and global vision. Based in MMGY Global’s Kansas City headquarters, she will play a key role in expanding the company’s HR infrastructure, strengthening talent development across markets and evolving an employee experience that empowers high performance at every level.
Commenting on her appointment, Oksana said, “The greatest opportunity for any global organization is to move from simply having a global footprint to embracing a global mindset. At MMGY Global, I’m excited to help intentionally design systems, organizational structures and communication practices that are rooted in empathy and built around cultural nuance – not despite it. That’s how we bring our mission to life – by creating meaningful connections and belonging across borders. I’m honored to lead this next chapter of MMGY Global’s people journey.”
Oksana holds an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology in Washington, D.C. She also earned two master’s degrees with honors from leading Ukrainian universities, the National Aviation University and Kyiv National Economic University.
Oksana succeeds Mia Wise, whose impactful leadership shaped MMGY Global’s culture and growth from 2020 until her retirement in June.
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