I'm a digital workplace, collaboration, and knowledge management leader with a global mindset and a knack for creating strategies that make digital work seamless and efficient.

For the past 19 years, I've lived and worked across five world regions, bringing a wealth of cultural experiences and insights to my professional life.

  • Expertise: I excel at harmonizing technology, people, and processes to drive strategies that enhance organizational resilience through continuous learning and innovation.

  • Global Perspective: Fluent in four languages and having visited 35 countries, I embrace cultural diversity and its nuances. My high cultural intelligence and adaptability to change give me a unique perspective on global collaboration.

  • Analytical Skills: My methodical approach helps bring structure to chaos, ensuring clarity and order in complex situations.

  • Creative Passion: Creativity fuels my love for photography, modern ballet, theater, and fashion. I managed a fashion studio from 2015 to 2018 and produced a fashion exposition in 2015.

ALINA PUKHOVSKAYA

European Chapter

  • Starting Point: Born in Moscow, I moved to Saarbruecken, Germany, in 2005, with only ten words of German.

  • Education: Despite the language barrier, I earned my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business Administration, specializing in Finance and Statistics, at the University of Saarland (2005-2010).

  • Career Beginnings: My career kicked off in Germany, including a memorable market research project in Dubai.

  • Volunteering: I volunteered at the European Retail Academy from 2006 to 2023, under the guidance of Prof. Bernd Hallier (RIP).

  • Travel: I backpacked across Europe, building lifelong memories and connections.

white and pink petaled flowers on metal fence near concrete houses and tower at daytime
white and pink petaled flowers on metal fence near concrete houses and tower at daytime

Asian Chapter

  • Move to Hong Kong: In 2010, I relocated to Hong Kong as a Risk Executive for a German financial services company.

  • Cultural Hub: Hong Kong's vibrant environment allowed me to connect with people from over 40 countries and explore destinations like Thailand, China, Indonesia, Singapore, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

aerial photography of city, body of water, and forest
aerial photography of city, body of water, and forest

American Chapter

  • Relocation to Mexico: In 2012, I moved to Mexico and spent a year living on the beach with my future husband while building an export business.

  • Travel: We traveled extensively, visiting Peru, Canada, and the USA.

  • Education: I earned my Ph.D. in Knowledge Management in 2018 after four years of bilingual qualitative research.

  • Professional Growth: My consulting work in strategic optimization and business process improvement led me to KPMG US. From June 2020 to June 2024, I led a Knowledge Management team, driving critical KM strategies.

  • Current Life: In May 2023, I moved to Cancun to enjoy a slower pace of life. It has been a transformational year full of learning and new experiences.

people gathered around gray concrete building
people gathered around gray concrete building

”I am pleased to recommend Dr. Pukhovskaya for her great mastery of knowledge management as a transformative force within the organization. This recommendation stems from her work on "The Trusted Advisor Workshop: Knowledge Management," which she organized for our Advisory department.

Alina designed and delivered a dynamic and practical workshop that provided us with the necessary tools to face the challenges of knowledge management within our line of business. Her deep knowledge of the subject, combined with her ability to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely, made the experience enriching for the entire team.”

- Jaime Valdes-Mascort, HR Advisor

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