Yevgeniy Shevchenko

Legacy Operations Lead, CEE @ VML Enterprise Solutions

About

Operations leader with 15+ years of experience stepping into complex, post-acquisition and cross-border environments and bringing them under control.I specialize in stabilizing delivery and protecting revenue during transition while aligning teams, processes, and legal structures across Poland, Ukraine, and US-based organizations.Over the years, I’ve built and scaled operations from the ground up (0→200+), led integrations under eBay and Wunderman Thompson, and managed regional transitions into global structures at VML.My focus is simple: make operations predictable, keep teams aligned, and ensure the business continues to perform while everything around it changes.

Country

Poland

City

Wrocław

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Business Transformation, Change Management, Operations Management, Organizational Design, Cross Cultural Management, Talent Development, M&A Integration, Global Leadership, Process Implementation, Resource Optimization, Business Operations, Cultural Transformation, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Operational Excellence, Stakeholder Management, Financial Planning, Risk Management, Six Sigma

Experience

Legacy Operations Lead, CEE

VML Enterprise Solutions

2023-1 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Wrocław

• Leading the transition of legacy Gorilla Group operations in Poland and Ukraine into VML’s EMEA structure, aligning local execution with global strategy • Maintained delivery continuity for US clients during post-acquisition integration, protecting revenue streams and client relationships • Realigning legal, operational, and compliance structures while preserving cultural identity • Driving process adoption, cross-border collaboration, and stakeholder alignment across regions • Served as key operational interface between legacy teams and EMEA leadership, aligning execution with regional strategy

Managing Director, CEE

Gorilla Group

2013-11 - 2023-1 · 9 yrs 3 mos

Wrocław, Dolnośląskie, Poland

• Launched and scaled Poland operations from scratch—setting up legal, tax, and hiring frameworks to support US-based clients • Reorganized Ukrainian entity to align with global compliance and governance standards • Led cross-functional delivery and vendor management while maintaining top-tier team retention • Managed back-office operations and process integration during post-acquisition transition to Wunderman Thompson • Balanced local ownership with global alignment across HR, finance, and service delivery

Head of Operations Ukraine

eBay

2011-8 - 2013-10 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Ukraine

• Managed daily operations for a 200+ person team during integration of Magento into eBay • Maintained delivery continuity and team cohesion throughout cultural and operational transition • Streamlined workflows and implemented process improvements to meet eBay’s global standards • Oversaw budgeting, staffing, and compliance while supporting US-based leadership in the transition • Retained 95%+ of key staff during eBay integration, ensuring continuity of delivery and institutional knowledge

Director Of Operations, Ukraine

Adobe Commerce

2007-9 - 2011-9 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Ukraine

• Built and scaled operations from 3 to 200+ employees, establishing a delivery center supporting US clients • Established core processes across HR, admin, and finance to support global delivery • Collaborated with US-based leadership to align local execution with strategic business goals • Hired, trained, and retained high-performing teams, creating a stable foundation for future growth • Introduced operational practices that later scaled successfully under eBay ownership