Aleksandr Kozhevnikov

About Aleksandr Kozhevnikov

Hello! I’m Aleksandr, a Product Person with 13+ years of experience across E-commerce, Marketplaces & Classifieds, Fintech, and Gamedev My career is centered around creating value through Product-Led Growth (PLG) strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and driving results in dynamic environments. With a proven record in industries like E-commerce, EdTech, HealthTech, and Gamedev, I’ve helped teams launch innovative products, optimize processes, and deliver millions in revenue growth Here’s a quick look at my journey: — At Avito, I led five cross-functional teams, boosting B2B revenue by 14% YoY through strategic initiatives, including an AI-driven logistics solution. I also secured an 8% increase in logistics deals by launching ML & API-driven delivery services for merchants — As Product Growth Director at My.Games, I drove 10% revenue growth by aligning 12 studios toward shared OKRs and launching VKplay with 8M MAU, achieving a 93.4% Day-1 retention rate — At Xsolla, I launched a top-performing site builder with 50x ROI and increased active partners by 10%, contributing to 4% revenue growth across developers. I also reorganized the product into 5 business units, streamlining operations and driving profitability A stakeholder once said, “Sasha is a product leader focused on what truly matters for the business, with a knack for solving complex challenges.” I thrive in solving tough problems while keeping people—team members, customers, and partners—at the forefront Key Skills: • Product Management: Strategy, Roadmap, PLG, Product Lifecycle, Change Management; • Leadership: Cross-Functional Teams, Mentorship, Distributed Team Management; • Data-Driven: Analytics, KPI, A/B Testing, Market Research; • User Experience (UX): User Research, Prototyping (Miro, Figma), Customer Feedback • Agile & Project Management: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, OKRs, MVP. I’m currently exploring Product Management leadership roles in the USA, focusing on opportunities that value bold vision and impact—particularly on the West Coast Let’s connect or explore collaboration opportunities! a••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Director of Self-service Program

   Xsolla

   Jun 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Let\'s make games come true and earn some money.

Education

• University of Essex

  Master's degree, Business Strategy in the Global Environment

  2013 — 2014

• Stanford University Graduate School of Business

  The Emerging Chief Product Officer

  2021 — 2021

• Higher School of Economics

  Bachelor's degree, Strategic Management

  2008 — 2012

• Cambridge Judge Business School

  Executive Education, General Management

  2018 — 2019