Yotewo™ Podcast #25 $60M Transformations – Julia Sanzharova
Supply Chain / November 1, 2025

In this episode, Yotewo CEO Aliaksandr Kazhamiakin had a chat with Julia Sanzharova, a digital transformation leader with over $60M in managed innovation programs across global FMCG companies. Julia shares her experience driving large-scale transformation projects, the pitfalls of digitalisation, and what it really takes to modernise enterprise systems.
Highlights from the Episode
- What SaaS transformation programs really are
- The hardest parts of driving innovation in FMCG
- Common pitfalls companies face in digitalisation
- How to ensure tech initiatives translate into business value
- What’s often misunderstood about working with enterprise clients
- Julia’s approach to leading and empowering cross-functional teams
- Why hiring tech talent remains a challenge in transformation programs
- Julia’s take on AI and its role in modern business
- The impact of AI on the job market
- Which verticals will be most disrupted by AI
- The mindset shift from managing projects to leading digital transformations
Listeners can access the full episode on Yotewo’s official Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts channels.
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