Kseniia Semykina is a Research Associate with Pedersen & Partners, based in Chisinau, Moldova. She supports Executive Search projects by identifying and assessing senior professionals across industries. With strong analytical skills and a proactive approach, she contributes to search execution through market research, direct candidate outreach, and in-depth industry analysis. Prior to joining Pedersen & Partners, Ms. Semykina worked in recruitment, successfully filling roles in highly competitive talent markets. She has expertise in active candidate sourcing, search optimization, and client collaboration. Earlier in her career, she gained experience in academia, conducting research and designing structured learning programs.
Ms. Semykina holds Master’s degrees in East European Studies and Comparative Social Research, and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations. She is fluent in Russian and English.