Oleksii Lazorenko
About Oleksii Lazorenko
Oleksii Lazorenko serves as the General Manager for Zipline in Ukraine since 2022, bringing extensive experience in the ride-sharing industry and sustainable development. He previously held leadership roles at BlaBlaCar and has a background in account management and product management at various technology companies.
Work at Zipline
Oleksii Lazorenko has served as the General Manager for Zipline in Ukraine since 2022. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the country, contributing to the company's mission of providing innovative logistics solutions. His leadership focuses on enhancing service delivery and expanding the reach of Zipline's services in the region.
Previous Experience at BlaBlaCar
Lazorenko held multiple roles at BlaBlaCar, starting as General Manager for Russia and Ukraine from 2014 to 2018. He played a significant role in establishing the ride-sharing industry in the region. He later served as General Manager for Ukraine at BlaBlaCar and Busfor from 2020 to 2022, and again from 2018 to 2020, focusing on market development and community engagement.
Background in Technology and Management
Before his tenure at BlaBlaCar, Lazorenko worked at Intel Corporation as an Account Manager for six months in 2006. He also held the position of Country Manager at BMBY Software Systems from 2009 to 2012 and served as a Senior Product Manager at Telesystems of Ukraine (PEOPLEnet) from 2006 to 2008. His diverse background in technology and management has equipped him with skills in team leadership and market development.
Education and Expertise
Lazorenko studied Mathematics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, where he earned a Specialist degree from 2000 to 2005. His academic background supports his strong interest in smart consumption and sustainable development technologies. He is also passionate about sharing his knowledge in the sharing economy and has experience in forming and leading teams to develop new markets.
Achievements in Ride-Sharing Industry
Lazorenko played a key role in founding a carpool service that was later acquired by BlaBlaCar, contributing to the establishment of a community with over 30 million members. His efforts in the ride-sharing sector have been instrumental in reducing CO2 emissions and promoting sustainable transportation solutions.