Yana Legkaya
About Yana Legkaya
Yana Legkaya serves as the Director of People Operations for Prodly in the United States and Europe and is also the HR Community Leader at TechIsland in Cyprus. With extensive experience in human resources across various countries, she actively contributes to the development of the HR community in Cyprus.
Work at Prodly
Yana Legkaya serves as the Director of People Operations for Prodly, overseeing operations in the United States and Europe. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's human resources strategy and employee engagement initiatives. Prior to her current role, she was the Director of Employee Success at Prodly for six months in 2021, where she focused on enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.
Current Role at TechIsland
In addition to her role at Prodly, Yana Legkaya is the HR Community Leader at TechIsland, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Cyprus, she plays a significant role in fostering a collaborative HR community, aiming to enhance the strategic impact of HR practices within the region.
Previous HR Experience
Yana Legkaya has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She served as HR Director at TheSoul Publishing from 2017 to 2020 and as Head of Human Resources at RoboMarkets from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she held the position of Head of HR Department at BPC Banking Technologies from 2015 to 2017 and at Aydınlı Grup from 2012 to 2015. Her early career included a role as HR Generalist at Inditex from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Yana Legkaya holds a Master's degree in HR Management from the State Technical University of Civil Aviation, which she completed from 2001 to 2006. She also studied at the University of HR Administration, where she achieved a Specialist qualification in 2013. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Contributions to HR Community in Cyprus
Yana Legkaya plays a key role in establishing and developing the HR community in Cyprus. She facilitates networking and collaboration among HR professionals, enhances local HR expertise, and advocates for policies that benefit both employers and employees. Her efforts contribute to making the region more attractive to international businesses and support the professional growth of HR practitioners.