UserGate, a Russian cybersecurity developer, has appointed Elena Shchedrova as Vice President of HR. In her new role, she will oversee human capital strategy, organizational development, and corporate culture as the company scales its operations.
The appointment is part of UserGate's strategy to prepare for a new phase of growth. The company aims to strengthen its leadership team with a C-level executive experienced in organizational transformation to manage its expanding workforce and business operations.
Shchedrova brings over 20 years of experience in building HR functions at major international companies. She previously led HR for Cisco in Russia and the CIS for a decade and held positions at Deutsche Bank, RBS, American Express, and Maersk.
Before joining UserGate, Shchedrova worked on consulting projects focused on organizational and business efficiency after returning to Russia from Denmark. She is a graduate of the Higher School of Economics with a specialization in organizational management.
