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Siarhei Yevets

People Operations Leader
Warsaw

Summary

A results-driven and globally-minded Operations Leader with 15+ years of progressive experience in leading administrative and HR service delivery, driving process improvements, and managing financial, legal and employee lifecycle data within international organizations. Demonstrated success in building high-performing teams, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Adept at leading multicultural teams, driving operational efficiency, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships across various location in Europe/CIS/USA. Eager to contribute to Warner Bros. Discovery by optimizing employee connection strategies and enhancing HR service delivery across the region.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages

Work History

Administrative Director

Lyft
10.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw the administrative functions of the Belarusian legal entity, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements and alignment with US corporate governance policies.
  • Managed HR & legal operations, accounting processes, financial reporting, and compliance management, maintaining the company's good standing with local authorities.
  • Established effective collaboration and communication between Polish and Belarusian administrative teams to support parent company operations and ensure operational efficiency.
  • Managed/supported a country exit strategy, including employee relocation services/termination, office closure procedures, and entity dissolution, executed smoothly and without labor disputes and ensuring compliance with employment law.

Director (Operations)

Lyft
11.2019 - 10.2023
  • Established the entity, managed due diligence processes during mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and ensured compliance with local legal and regulatory frameworks.
  • Served as the CFO/executive director for the Belarusian software development office, providing comprehensive financial leadership (including budgeting, forecasting), legal leadership (including contract negotiation, compliance management, corporate & employment law), and administrative leadership (including HR management, office administration, policy implementation).
  • Established a smooth-working administrative system aligned with US corporate policies and internal regulations in finance, accounting, legal, and employment, and integrated personal data protection principles and confidentiality policies (GDPR).
  • Directed all aspects of financial administration and operations management, including financial control, human resources management, financial reporting, and budget planning.
  • Integrated an acquired company into Lyft's corporate legal, financial systems, and administrative systems, aligning local operational policies with US corporate standards.
  • Implemented US corporate reporting standards and internal policies, adapting them to the Belarusian business environment and legal context.
  • Served as a key liaison between the US corporation and Belarusian business stakeholders and government agencies, fostering strong business relationships.
  • Successfully navigated various types of audits (including accounting audits, financial audits, employment audits) without any adverse findings, demonstrating strong internal controls and compliance practices.
  • Managed the enrollment of Oracle, Concur and Workday for administrative use. Reduced the time for local and US GAAP financial reconciliation from approximately one week to three business days and enabled real-time access to local financial data within company-wide accounting software. Simplified and automated the reimbursements and vacations approvement processes (overall save of 40+ man hours per week in the administration department).

Head of Technology

Minsk European Games Organising Committee
08.2017 - 12.2019
  • Led the technology function for the 2nd European Games, a major international sporting event, including defining technology strategy, managing IT infrastructure, and overseeing technology implementation.
  • Designed the organizational structure of the technology department, dividing it into key personnel, operational teams, and volunteer groups to optimize resource allocation and operational efficiency.
  • Determined technology needs assessment, defined technical specifications, and negotiated service level agreements (SLAs) and resource allocation with stakeholders.
  • Managed budget forecasting, cost optimization, and achieving cost savings over 50% through effective vendor management, supplier negotiation, and contract review for various IT services and telecommunications services.
  • Oversaw the provision of telecommunications infrastructure, spectrum management, IT hardware procurement and software implementation, the Games Management System (GMS), and timing, scoring systems, and results management systems.
  • Managed a team of 20+ staff and 50+ volunteers, including 10 direct reports, demonstrating strong team leadership and personnel management skills.
  • Planned, prepared, deployed, managed, and controlled all technology operations and IT services for the II European Games, ensuring seamless event execution.
  • Prepared technical documentation of all necessary services and negotiated service agreements with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
  • Negotiated technology contracts for key services (including telecommunications contracts, radio services agreements, Games Management System contracts), achieving cost reduction of over 50% from initial requests through effective contract negotiation strategies.

Director

CTCO LLC
04.2016 - 08.2017
  • Served as CEO/CFO for the Belarusian affiliate of a software development company (a sister company of CTDev LLC), providing executive leadership and financial oversight.
  • Provided comprehensive financial management and executive management of the local company, including financial control, financial reporting, audit oversight, and compliance management.
  • Managed stakeholder relationships with contractors and local agencies, ensuring effective collaboration, regulatory compliance, and adherence to legal requirements.

Director (Operations)

CTDev LLC
03.2010 - 08.2017
  • Served as CEO/CFO for the Belarusian affiliate of a software development company, providing executive leadership and financial oversight.
  • Provided comprehensive financial management and executive management of the local company, including financial control, financial reporting, audit oversight, and compliance management.
  • Managed stakeholder relationships with contractors and local agencies, ensuring effective collaboration, regulatory compliance, and adherence to legal requirements.

Lawyer/Counsel

Juno Inc.
05.2015 - 12.2016
  • Led the company establishment process in Belarus for a foreign investor, overseeing entity registration, legal documentation preparation, and business setup.
  • Secured a special tax regime for the company and established and optimized financial processes, legal processes, and operational workflows.
  • Provided ongoing legal counsel and administrative support to ensure smooth business operations, regulatory compliance, and legal compliance.

Lawyer/Counsel

Caesars Interactive Entertainment Inc.
10.2013 - 11.2014
  • Led the company formation in Belarus for a foreign investor, including entity registration, legal documentation, and business establishment.
  • Obtained a favorable tax regime for the company and established and optimized financial procedures, legal procedures, and business processes.
  • Provided comprehensive legal support and administrative support to facilitate business operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Led the country exit strategy when investors decided to withdraw from the market, ensuring a compliant exit process.

Education

Policy Integration And Transparency Practices in A

Halmstad University
Halmstad, Sweden
01-2024

Transparent Public Administration And Management

Lund University
Lund, Sweden
01-2014

Master's Degree - Economics, Human Resources Management

Belarusian State University
Minsk, Belarus
04.2001 -

Master's Degree - International Economic Law

Belarusian State Economic University
Minsk, Belarus
01-2007

Skills

  • Team Leadership

  • Process Improvement

  • Cross-functional collaboration

  • Compliance and data management

  • People Operations Management

  • Stakeholder Management

  • ERP/HCM/HRIS Systems Expertise and Integration

  • Global Service Delivery

Software

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office/ Office 365/ Teams

Oracle ERP

SAP Concur Solutions

Workday

Greenhouse

Slack

Zip (Procurement)

JIRA

Confluence

Certification

Swedish Institute Management Programme

Timeline

Administrative Director

Lyft
10.2023 - Current

Director (Operations)

Lyft
11.2019 - 10.2023

Head of Technology

Minsk European Games Organising Committee
08.2017 - 12.2019

Director

CTCO LLC
04.2016 - 08.2017

Lawyer/Counsel

Juno Inc.
05.2015 - 12.2016

Lawyer/Counsel

Caesars Interactive Entertainment Inc.
10.2013 - 11.2014

Director (Operations)

CTDev LLC
03.2010 - 08.2017

Master's Degree - Economics, Human Resources Management

Belarusian State University
04.2001 -

Policy Integration And Transparency Practices in A

Halmstad University

Transparent Public Administration And Management

Lund University

Master's Degree - International Economic Law

Belarusian State Economic University

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