Valentina Kaledina
About Valentina Kaledina
Valentina Kaledina is the Director of Sales and Business Development at Castbox, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in journalism and business, with previous roles at Strikitsa Consulting and Agence France Presse, and serves as a board member of The Podcast Academy.
Current Role at Castbox
Valentina Kaledina serves as the Director of Sales and Business Development at Castbox, a position she has held since 2021. Based in London, England, she has been instrumental in driving sales strategies and expanding business opportunities for the company. Her role involves overseeing sales operations and developing partnerships that align with Castbox's growth objectives.
Previous Experience at Castbox
Before her current role, Kaledina worked at Castbox as a Business Development Manager from 2018 to 2021 in Beijing, China. In this capacity, she focused on identifying new business opportunities and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in the podcasting industry. Her experience in this role laid the groundwork for her subsequent promotion to Director of Sales and Business Development.
Professional Background
Kaledina has a diverse professional background, having worked at Strikitsa Consulting as Head of Operations from 2010 to 2013 and later as a Partner from 2013 to 2017 in Moscow, Russian Federation. She also gained experience as a Journalist at Agence France Presse in 2010. Her varied roles have contributed to her expertise in sales, operations, and business development.
Education and Expertise
Valentina Kaledina holds multiple degrees, including a Specialist (MA) in Journalism from Lomonosov Moscow State University, where she studied from 2004 to 2009. She also completed a Master in Multimedia Journalism at Réseau CFJ in 2010 and earned an MBA from China Europe International Business School from 2017 to 2019. Her educational background supports her professional endeavors in sales and business development.
Involvement with The Podcast Academy
Kaledina has been a Board Member of The Podcast Academy since April 2022. In this role, she contributes to the Governance Committee, helping to shape organizational policies and strategies. Her involvement reflects her commitment to the podcasting industry and her dedication to mentoring emerging professionals.