Katerina Lapshynova
People and Culture Director
Phnom Penh,Cambodia
Summary
I am a mature Internationally mobile HR Leader with proven track record of building strong, independent, passionate HR Teams; and making a positive difference in people experiences with organizations.
My guiding life principles are integrity, trust, diversity, fairness and care.
I feel inspired working with teams and through teams, helping people to succeed and fulfill their ambitions.
I believe that little things make the difference.
I believe that small improvements every day lead to extraordinary results.
I believe that “You can never be a better leader than you are a person”.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
4
4
Languages
Work History
People & Culture Director (IA)
JT International Cambodia Co. LTD
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
01.2018 - Current
- Lead People and Culture (P&C) function for organization that has grown from 60 to 450 employees
- Supported transition of company from distributor operating mode to direct sales organization (2019)
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen P&C services, relationships and mission
- Successfully addressed pay gap issues by structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Introduced Company Retirement Savings plan
- Significantly enhanced Private Health Insurance plan without cost impact
- Built transparent Talent Management and people development process
- Relocated local HQ to new modern office
HR Director
JT International AD Senta
Belgrade, Serbia
01.2010 - 12.2017
- Lead HR function for cluster of markets, factory, and leaf operations in Adriatic Region (Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo). Overall headcount ~400 people
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission
- Provided guidance and support to management team in factory to improve employee engagement rate by 22 pp within 3 years, with double-digit improvement points vs historical results in all categories
- Successfully lead Serbia market to Investors in People Certification
HR Manager (Short Term Assignment)
Japan Tobacco International HQ
Geneva, Switzerland
10.2009 - 01.2010
- Provided HR Generalist support to Research and Development Function; with specific focus on design and implementation of Functional Training Curriculum and overall Talent Management initiatives
Various roles with increasing responsibilities
Japan Tobacco International Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
12.2001 - 10.2009
- As Talent Development Manager provided general coordination and management of Recruitment, T&D, Succession Planning functions through managing a team of 5 subordinates. Headcount 650 people
- As HR Manager provided generalist HR support to cluster of Markets (Georgia, Armenia, Moldova, Belarus, Central Asia). Headcount 250 people
- As Recruiter and Training & Development Associate coordinated all company's Talent attraction and development
Education
Masters degree in foreign languages (English) - Languages
Ivan Franko National University
Lviv, Ukraine 09.1994 - 06.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Utah Valley State College
Kyiv, Ukraine - Utah, USA 10.1994 - 06.1996
Skills
Benchmarking & Surveying
Certification
Coaching for Performance - Bronze Award, Performance Consultants International
Assessments
Leadership Potential, Functional Leader, Korn Ferry, August 2022
Timeline
Coaching for Performance - Bronze Award, Performance Consultants International
11-2022
The Leadership Challenge Certified Facilitator
12-2021
People & Culture Director (IA)
JT International Cambodia Co. LTD
01.2018 - Current
HR Director
JT International AD Senta
01.2010 - 12.2017
HR Manager (Short Term Assignment)
Japan Tobacco International HQ
10.2009 - 01.2010
Assessment and Development Centers, SHL
10-2005
Occupational Testing, SHL
05-2003
The Predictive Index Systems, Praendex Europe, SA
05-2003
Various roles with increasing responsibilities
Japan Tobacco International Ukraine
12.2001 - 10.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Utah Valley State College
10.1994 - 06.1996
Masters degree in foreign languages (English) - Languages
Ivan Franko National University
09.1994 - 06.2000
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