Olga Mikhaylova
About Olga Mikhaylova
Olga Mikhaylova is the Head of Learning and Development at Infobip in Russia, with a background in talent and development, IT recruitment, and HR assistance.
Current Role at Infobip
Olga Mikhaylova holds the position of Head of Learning and Development at Infobip in Россия. In this role, she has implemented a comprehensive learning and development strategy aimed at upskilling employees in digital competencies. She developed and launched a mentorship program that pairs senior leaders with junior employees to foster career growth. Additionally, she has conducted a series of workshops focused on leadership and management skills for mid-level managers. Olga has also played a key role in the company's digital transformation initiatives by integrating e-learning platforms and tools, and she has organized and led a company-wide training program on diversity and inclusion.
Previous Experience at JTI
Prior to her current role, Olga worked at JTI (Japan Tobacco International) as the Talent & Development Lead from 2012 to 2019, a tenure lasting 7 years. During her time at JTI in Belarus, she was responsible for driving talent development initiatives within the company. Her role involved identifying and nurturing talent, implementing training programs, and ensuring the development of a skilled workforce capable of meeting the company's strategic goals.
Professional Background
Olga has a robust professional background in human resources and talent development. Before her tenure at JTI, she worked at EMC as an IT Recruiter from 2010 to 2012, where she was responsible for recruiting IT professionals and managing the recruitment process. Additionally, she served as an HR assistant at Wuerth North-West (Wurth Severo-Zapad) in 2008 for 5 months, gaining valuable experience in the HR field early in her career.
Educational Qualifications
Olga Mikhaylova has a strong educational foundation in public administration and economics. She studied at the Graduate School of Management, St. Petersburg University, where she achieved a qualification in Public Administration. Additionally, she attended the University of Ljubljana and graduated from the Faculty of Economics. Olga also earned a Diploma from CIPD Qualifications between 2018 and 2019, further enhancing her expertise in HR and talent development.