Olga holds an MBA from Steinbeis University in Berlin and a Master of Economy of Enterprise from Kharkiv University of Humanities “People’s Ukrainian Academy”.
Olga Shantyr has a 20-years analytical work experience in Private Equity via engagement in a number of investment projects led by SigmaBleyzer, including experience in FMCG (6 years) and agriculture (14 years). In her work, she analyzed and valued portfolio companies, participated in due diligences and audits, managed Board meetings and assisted in meetings with investors, reported to the managers, board members and shareholders on portfolio companies’ performance.
Olga joined the investment company SigmaBleyzer in 2004 as a financial analyst. By 2010, she was part of the team that launched an investment fund managed by SigmaBleyzer in Kazakhstan. From 2010 to 2020, Olga held the position of senior analyst and was responsible for investor relations at AgroGeneration, one of SigmaBleyzer's investment projects in the agricultural sector. From 2020 till 2024, she served as a senior corporate governance specialist at AgroGeneration. At the end of October 2024, she was appointed as CEO at AgroGeneration.