Lina Velcheva
About Lina Velcheva
Lina Velcheva is a Senior Associate in the Global Digital and Technology Officer Practice at Spencer Stuart, where she focuses on the recruitment and development of C-suite technology leadership roles. She has a diverse background in technology and healthcare sectors, with previous roles at Heidrick & Struggles and various internships in project management and communications.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Lina Velcheva serves as a Senior Associate in the Global Digital and Technology Officer Practice at Spencer Stuart. She has held this position since 2024, working in the London Area, United Kingdom. In her current role, she focuses on the recruitment and development of Chief Information Security Officers and Chief Data Officers. Velcheva contributes to the strategic assessment and development of C-suite technology leadership roles, leveraging her expertise in both technology and healthcare sectors.
Previous Experience at Spencer Stuart
Prior to her current role, Lina Velcheva worked as an Associate in the Global Digital and Technology Officer Practice at Spencer Stuart from 2021 to 2024. During her time in this position, she gained valuable experience in technology leadership recruitment, enhancing her skills in strategic assessment and development of executive roles within the technology sector.
Professional Background in Healthcare and Technology
Lina Velcheva has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in both the healthcare and technology sectors. She worked as an Associate in the Global Healthcare and Life Sciences practice at Heidrick & Struggles for eight months in 2021. This experience, combined with her subsequent role at Spencer Stuart, has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics within these industries.
Educational Background
Lina Velcheva studied at the University of Oxford, where she pursued a degree in Economics and Politics as part of the Williams-Exeter Programme at Oxford from 2017 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and German from Williams College, which she attended from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she completed her secondary education at Evanston Township High School from 2011 to 2015.
Internship Experience
Lina Velcheva has completed several internships that have contributed to her professional development. She interned at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in 2018, focusing on project management and communications. Other internships include roles at American Express in Human Resources, AKALA, Inc. in Product Development, and Mavens in Quality Assurance. These experiences provided her with a solid foundation in various aspects of business operations.