Elena Yakunina
I am a strategic communications expert with over 20 years of international experience advising global organizations across Russia, the GCC, and Cyprus, including Nestlé and GlaxoSmithKline.
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I am a strategic communications expert with over 20 years of international experience advising global organizations across Russia, the GCC, and Cyprus, including Nestlé and GlaxoSmithKline. I specialize in corporate reputation management, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, CSR/Sustainability, and executive coaching, and I am known for building trusted C-suite relationships, leading high-impact initiatives, and delivering measurable results.
I combine strong academic credentials from Moscow State University and London Business School with hands-on leadership of external and internal communications programs, personal branding for senior leaders, and a track record of high-profile sponsorships and partnerships.
- 22 years' experience
- Joined December 2025
Skills· 9
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- FrenchIntermediate
- RussianFluent
Industry experience
- Consumer Goods
- Healthcare
- Professional Services
- Media & Entertainment
- Government
- Manufacturing
- Education
- Other
- Travel & Hospitality
Work experience· 11 roles
Advised a Cyprus-based restaurant wholesaler on brand communications strategy, supporting market positioning, brand identity development, and stakeholder engagement within the Cyprus market.
Developed communication strategy for two projects of the government of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in cultural and cybersecurity sectors.
Developed communication strategies for two high-profile Saudi Arabian government initiatives in the cultural and cybersecurity sectors.
Education· 8
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