Valentina Zarya
About Valentina Zarya
Valentina Zarya serves as the Director of Corporate Development at The New York Times and has held various roles in corporate development and journalism, including positions at Axel Springer SE and Fortune Magazine.
Current Role at The New York Times
Valentina Zarya serves as the Director of Corporate Development at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is involved in strategic initiatives that support the company's growth and development. Her work is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area and follows a hybrid work model.
Previous Experience at Axel Springer SE
Prior to her current role, Zarya worked at Axel Springer SE as Vice President of Portfolio Management and Investments from 2021 to 2023. She also held the position of Junior Executive (JEX) at the same company from 2020 to 2021. Earlier in her career, she was a Strategic Investments MBA Intern at Axel Springer SE in 2019.
Background in Journalism and Consulting
Zarya has a background in journalism, having worked as an Associate Editor for Fortune Magazine, focusing on the Most Powerful Women from 2015 to 2018. She also contributed as a reporter for Euromoney Magazine in 2011. In consulting, she was an Associate Consultant at Prophet from 2013 to 2015 and served as a Summer Associate in 2012.
Education and Academic Achievements
Zarya earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, completing her studies from 2018 to 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Creative Writing from The Wharton School, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 2009.
Interests and Values
Zarya has a passion for effective communication, whether through crosswords or emails. She is interested in sustainable business models and emphasizes the importance of free press and quality writing. Zarya values interpersonal connections and the ability to engage in constructive discussions.