Yana Lakizina

Yana has over 20 years experience in sales and marketing including promotion and public relations. Born in St. Petersburg Russia, she was a managing partner of PRIME Ltd, one of the leading marketing, PR and publishing agency based in Russia.

During her time with PRIME she was in charge of developing and managing various accounts, negotiating with business partners and attracting advertisers.

Prior to this she worked at the five star hotel – Grand Hotel Europe in St. Petersburg for over 7 years as Communications & Promotions Manager and was in charge of planning and executing advertising campaigns, organizing promotions and public relations events.

Yana has a Major in Economics and has attended various marketing and advertising training courses. She speaks English, Russian, French.