Youri Hazanov
About Youri Hazanov
Youri Hazanov serves as the Chief Partnerships Officer and General Manager at Jellysmack, where he leads a team of over 100 people and manages significant revenue streams. With nearly 20 years of executive experience in media and technology, he has held various leadership roles, including at Google and YouTube.
Current Role at Jellysmack
Youri Hazanov serves as the Chief Partnerships Officer and General Manager at Jellysmack since 2023. In this role, he manages a team of over 100 individuals across the EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regions. His responsibilities include overseeing partnerships and strategic initiatives that drive growth and innovation within the company.
Previous Positions at Jellysmack
Prior to his current position, Youri Hazanov held two significant roles at Jellysmack. He was the Head of International from 2021 to 2022 and then served as the Chief Business Officer from 2022 to 2023. During his tenure, he led the acquisition of Law & Crime, contributing to Jellysmack's content M&A efforts.
Experience at Google and YouTube
Youri Hazanov worked at Google as the Managing Director for YouTube in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, Israel, and the Middle East from 2014 to 2020. Before that, he served as the Head of Partnerships for YouTube in the same regions from 2010 to 2014. His experience at Google and YouTube contributed to his expertise in media and content strategies.
Education and Expertise
Youri Hazanov holds multiple degrees from the University of Geneva, including a Bachelor in International Relations, a Master in Information and Communication Systems, and an MBA in Business Administration. He also completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School, focusing on the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports. Additionally, he is an Adjunct Professor at the International University of Monaco, teaching MSc and MBA courses in Digital Marketing and AI applications.
Language Proficiency and Leadership
Fluent in five languages—French, English, Russian, German, and Hebrew—Youri Hazanov is recognized as a leader at the intersection of online and traditional media. He has nearly 20 years of executive-level experience in the media, content, and tech industries, with a proven track record of growing and managing revenues exceeding $100 million across various industries and regions.