Elaina Shekhter serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at EPAM Systems Inc., a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and talent solutions. In this pivotal role, she spearheads the company's long-term strategic vision, overseeing enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and innovation programs that drive sustainable growth. Shekhter plays a key part in aligning EPAM's global operations with emerging market trends, including AI, cloud computing, and digital experience platforms, ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of technological disruption. With over two decades of experience in management consulting and technology leadership, Shekhter began her career at McKinsey & Company, where she advised Fortune 500 clients on operational excellence and growth strategies. She later held executive positions at Deloitte Consulting and Virtusa, honing her expertise in large-scale digital transformations and organizational change management. Her tenure at EPAM, which began in 2018, has been marked by significant achievements, including the successful integration of multiple acquisitions that expanded EPAM's talent pool and service offerings, as well as the launch of strategic partnerships that boosted revenue by double-digit percentages annually. Under Shekhter's leadership, EPAM has accelerated its transformation into a full-spectrum digital services powerhouse, earning accolades such as Forbes' America's Best Management Consulting Firms and consistent recognition on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Her strategic foresight has positioned EPAM to navigate economic challenges while investing in sustainable innovation, making her an instrumental figure in the company's evolution toward a $5 billion revenue milestone.