Maksimas Ivanovas
About Maksimas Ivanovas
Maksimas Ivanovas is a Senior Strategic Initiatives Manager at Vinted, with a background in strategic management and organizational development. He has held various roles at Barclays and Danske Bank, contributing to significant cultural and operational improvements in these organizations.
Current Role at Vinted
Maksimas Ivanovas serves as the Senior Strategic Initiatives Manager at Vinted since 2023. In this role, he focuses on driving strategic initiatives within the organization, leveraging his extensive background in learning and development. His position is hybrid, allowing for a blend of remote and on-site work in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Previous Experience at Barclays
Maksimas Ivanovas held multiple positions at Barclays from 2014 to 2018. He began as a Technical Support Analyst, progressing to Senior Support Analyst, and then to Problem Manager. His tenure at Barclays spanned four years, during which he developed skills in problem management and technical support, contributing to operational improvements.
Experience at Danske Bank
At Danske Bank, Maksimas Ivanovas worked in various roles from 2019 to 2023. He served as a Senior Learning & Organizational Development Consultant and Chief People & Culture Consultant, focusing on strategic cultural transformation and operational efficiency. His contributions included embedding an updated purpose statement into the HR strategy and supporting leadership during significant organizational changes.
Educational Background
Maksimas Ivanovas earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Practice & Theory from the University of Sussex, studying from 2009 to 2012. He furthered his education at Vilnius University, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Semiotics from 2012 to 2014. His academic background supports his expertise in strategic initiatives and organizational development.
Community Engagement and Initiatives
Maksimas Ivanovas founded a community of Learning & Development professionals in Lithuania, aimed at facilitating knowledge sharing among high-performing organizations. He also scaled an in-house team development program at Danske Bank, which became integral to the company's employee engagement and leadership development agenda.