Olga Popova

HR Director

Russia

About

A Chartered HR Leader (MCIPD) with 20+ years of experience acting as a strategic partner to business leaders in complex, multinational, and heavily regulated environments. Proven ability to translate business strategy into impactful people initiatives that drive performance, manage risk, and cultivate talent. Expert in navigating regulatory frameworks, scaling operations, and building trusted relationships with senior management.

Experience

  • Head of HR for Agriculture sector & HR BP for Management Company at Agroholding Belaya Dacha
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Act as the strategic HR Business Partner to the Management, providing expert guidance on organizational design and people strategy. • Partner with farm directors to plan headcount and structure teams based on target business KPIs, aligning people resources with operational goals, management of HR Ops.

  • Country HR Director (Russia) at TH Group
    Jan 2019 - Oct 2024 · 5 yrs 10 mos

    Full responsibility for Human Resources of the Group of companies in Russia (few legal entities, different business sectors: construction, dairy farms, crop production).

  • Senior HR and Administration Manager at HBS
    Mar 2016 - Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Host Broadcast Services (HBS) since 1999 offers expertise and experience in delivering television images and sounds for some of the most prestigious sports events around the world and was the Host Broadcaster for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ in Russia. • Partnered with international and local project directors to deliver end-to-end HR for a large-scale, time-critical event (3,500+ staff). • Ensured 100% compliance with stringent local Labour, Immigration, and Tax legislation, mitigating significant legal and reputational risk for the project. • Managed complex stakeholder relationships with governmental authorities and service providers.

  • HR Director at Vegas Lex Advocate Bureau
    Jul 2012 - Mar 2016 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    VEGAS LEX is the leading Russian law firm recognised by the major European legal guides.

  • HR Manager (Business Partner) at EY
    Sep 2010 - Jul 2012 · 1 yr 11 mos