Yandex Executive and Leadership Team

Alexander Ganshin, the Chief Executive Officer of Yandex Weather at Yandex, directs the development of hyper-local meteorological data services. Overseeing the integration of advanced atmospheric modeling into the broader Yandex ecosystem, the Chief Executive Officer of Yandex Weather ensures precise location-based information reaches millions of users across the Russian Federation and neighboring regions. This leadership role involves managing complex data pipelines that power real-time weather updates for mobile and desktop platforms. By optimizing predictive algorithms, Alexander Ganshin directly impacts the accuracy of daily planning tools for consumers. Furthermore, Ganshin coordinates with engineering teams to scale infrastructure capable of processing massive datasets, thereby maintaining the competitive edge of the weather segment within the company's diverse portfolio of personalized digital services.

Andrew Gevak, the Chief Executive Officer Yandex Plus at Yandex, manages the strategic expansion of the company's unified subscription ecosystem. Overseeing the integration of music, video, and taxi services into a single user experience, the Chief Executive Officer Yandex Plus drives customer retention and lifetime value across the entire digital platform. This leadership role involves aligning cross-functional teams to deliver seamless access to media services like Kinopoisk and Yandex.Music. By analyzing subscriber behavior patterns, Andrew Gevak optimizes the value proposition of the membership program to ensure consistent growth in the competitive Russian market. Additionally, Gevak collaborates with product leads to introduce new benefits that strengthen the ecosystem, ultimately securing the long-term financial stability of the subscription business through continuous innovation and user-centric service design.

Alexander Popovskiy, the Chief Executive Officer Yandex Search Türkiye at Yandex, directs all operational activities within the Turkish market. Overseeing the localization of search algorithms and portal services, the Chief Executive Officer Yandex Search Türkiye ensures the platform meets the specific linguistic and cultural requirements of the region. This leadership role involves managing local partnerships and adapting the company's core search technology to maintain relevance against global competitors. By refining the user interface and search results for Turkish consumers, Alexander Popovskiy directly impacts market penetration and user engagement metrics. Furthermore, Popovskiy coordinates with international headquarters to align regional objectives with the broader corporate strategy, effectively scaling the company's presence in the Turkish search and portal segment through targeted product enhancements and localized digital marketing initiatives.

Daria Nikolaeva, the Chief Financial Officer, Plus Adtech at Yandex, manages the financial health and strategic investment planning for the advertising technology and subscription divisions. Overseeing the budgeting process and revenue forecasting for the Plus ecosystem, the Chief Financial Officer, Plus Adtech ensures fiscal discipline while supporting aggressive growth targets. This leadership role involves analyzing the profitability of ad-supported services and optimizing the monetization of user data. By providing critical financial oversight, Daria Nikolaeva directly impacts the allocation of resources toward high-potential projects like Yandex.Market and media services. Furthermore, Nikolaeva coordinates with the executive board to report on performance metrics, ensuring that the financial trajectory of the Adtech segment remains aligned with the company's overarching goal of maximizing shareholder value through sustainable digital innovation.

Gleb Dobroradnykh, the Chief Financial Officer, Search & Portal at Yandex, directs the financial operations for the company's core search engine and portal services. Overseeing the capital expenditure and operational costs for the Russian Search and Portal segment, the Chief Financial Officer, Search & Portal ensures the efficient deployment of resources across all search-related platforms. This leadership role involves managing the financial risks associated with maintaining massive server infrastructure and data centers. By optimizing the cost structure of search operations, Gleb Dobroradnykh directly impacts the profitability of the company's primary revenue-generating segment. Additionally, Dobroradnykh collaborates with technical leads to evaluate the financial viability of new search features, ensuring that the core business remains robust and capable of supporting the company's broader expansion into e-commerce and classified aggregators.

Duygu Baloglu, the Chief Marketing Officer at Yandex, architects the global brand strategy and customer acquisition initiatives. Overseeing the promotion of diverse segments including e-commerce, taxi services, and classified aggregators, the Chief Marketing Officer ensures consistent brand messaging across all international operations. This leadership role involves managing large-scale advertising campaigns that drive traffic to Yandex.Maps, Yandex.Mail, and other personalized services. By leveraging data-driven insights to optimize marketing spend, Duygu Baloglu directly impacts the growth of the company's user base in Russia, Turkey, and beyond. Additionally, Baloglu collaborates with product teams to launch new features, ensuring that marketing efforts remain synchronized with the company's rapid pace of technological development and market expansion, thereby maintaining a strong competitive position in the digital landscape.

Evgeniy Kubyshkin, the Chief People Officer, Human Resources Technology Yandex Crowd at Yandex, directs the talent acquisition and organizational development strategies for the company's crowdsourcing and HR technology initiatives. Overseeing the recruitment of specialized technical talent, the Chief People Officer, Human Resources Technology Yandex Crowd ensures the company maintains a high-performance culture capable of supporting complex data labeling and machine learning projects. This leadership role involves implementing advanced HR software to streamline workforce management and improve employee engagement across international offices. By fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation, Evgeniy Kubyshkin directly impacts the company's ability to scale its human-in-the-loop operations. Furthermore, Kubyshkin collaborates with department heads to align human capital strategies with the company's long-term goals in artificial intelligence and automated service delivery.