Olena Sabarina

CEO @ Insurance company "Alfa"

About

I am a board-level executive with long-term experience working with complex organizations in regulated industries. My background combines strategy, operations, governance, and financial oversight, with a strong focus on sustainable growth, transparency, and risk management.In my executive roles, I built management and reporting structures that allowed shareholders and supervisory boards to clearly understand business performance, unit economics, and profitability drivers. I worked closely with international auditors, shareholders, and executive teams, ensuring alignment with international standards and best governance practices.I have extensive experience operating in environments of constant change - market crises, regulatory shifts, changes in ownership, and technological transformation. I view organizations as living systems that require continuous improvement in decision-making, operational efficiency, and capital allocation.My leadership style is pragmatic and data-driven. I contribute to boards not only through financial insight, but also by improving operational processes, strengthening internal controls, supporting management teams, and helping CEOs navigate strategic and risk-related decisions.Today, I am most effective in board and advisory roles, where I can provide independent oversight, strategic perspective, and long-term value creation for shareholders and stakeholders.

Country

Poland

City

Warsaw Metropolitan Area

Industry

Insurance

Skill

Capital Allocation, Investment & Risk Management, Board-Level Decision Support, Audit & Compliance Oversight, Financial Oversight, Governance & Accountability, Performance Management, Executive Decision-Making, Business Continuity, Strategic Leadership & Long-Term Value Creation, Corporate Governance & Board Oversight, Risk Oversight & Decision-Making, Operational Excellence & Organizational Effectiveness, Executive & Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Audits, Financial Controlling, Agile Project Management, Presentation Skills, Structured Thinking, Corporate Strategy

Experience

CEO

Alfa Strakhuvannya / Alfa Insurance

2023-2 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

Kyiv, Ukraine

Leading the company through a crisis and wartime environment, ensuring business continuity, legal compliance, and protection of corporate reputation. Acting as the key decision-maker for strategic, operational, and governance matters. Stabilized operations and restored financial and operational discipline under highly uncertain conditions. Strengthened internal controls, decision-making frameworks, and accountability across the organization.

Board Member

Alfa Strakhuvannya / Alfa Insurance

2016-1 - 2023-2 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Kyiv City, Ukraine

Served as a member of the board, providing strategic oversight and independent judgment on business performance, operational efficiency, and resource allocation. Supported management in achieving business growth objectives within budget and strategic constraints. Oversaw operational excellence initiatives and ensured alignment between strategy, execution, and financial discipline. Acted as a key link between management and the supervisory board, presenting performance insights, supporting strategic decision-making, and strengthening governance and accountability frameworks. Contributed to improving client relationships, service quality, and long-term contractual partnerships through structured oversight and performance monitoring.

CFO

Insurance company "Alfa"

2007-12 - 2016-1 · 8 yrs 2 mos

Kyiv City, Ukraine

Led the finance function with responsibility for financial oversight, planning, reporting, compliance, and capital discipline. Built financial structures that enabled transparency, profitability analysis, and informed decision-making at board level. As a member of the board of directors, contributed to governance, investment decisions, contract oversight, procurement strategy, and investor relations. Ensured alignment between financial performance, operational execution, and strategic objectives. Worked closely with shareholders, auditors, and executive management, supporting long-term value creation, risk management, and sustainable growth. Recognized as one of the top CFOs in Ukraine for leadership, strategic impact, and contribution to business performance.