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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with procurement and logistics leader Kseniia Litovskaia to unpack what it really takes to deliver under pressure—and what it means to bet on yourself. With over a decade of experience spanning project purchasing, supplier negotiations, and cross-border operations, Kseniia has led procurement for major, deadline-driven projects and built supply chains from the ground up. But one of her boldest moves happened off the org chart: leaving Russia and moving to the United States, choosing to essentially restart her career and rebuild credibility in a new market despite having already earned hard-won expertise.
Why walk away from a stable path to begin again? What does "starting over" look like when your résumé is strong—but your network, norms, and recognition reset overnight? And how do you turn procurement from a back-office function into a strategic driver of speed, cost control, and resilience? Kseniia shares the mindset shifts, practical lessons, and leadership principles that helped her navigate change, create measurable impact, and keep moving forward.
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