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Oxana Shokanova

CO-OWNER AND FOUNDER
Almaty

Summary

With a solid foundation as an auditor in an international corporation, I seamlessly transitioned into the entrepreneurial realm, carving out a distinct niche for myself in the retail sector. As a seasoned investor and visionary, I have successfully cultivated ventures in the realm of fast-moving consumer goods, elevating standards and driving innovation in the domain of food and beverage retail. My journey exemplifies a unique blend of analytical prowess from my auditing days and the dynamic agility required in the competitive world of retail entrepreneurship.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

CO-OWNER AND FOUNDER

Fast Meals and Goods LLP
2019 - Current
  • "ZypMart" is a chain of convenience stores for food, snacks, take away food, freshly made bakery and beverages. There are 11 stores and 65+ employees by the end of July 2025. Almaty, Kazakhstan. I am responsable for product development and strategy.

CO-OWNER

Dodo Pizza Kazakhstan and Dubai
10.2014 - Current
  • Co-owner of the Dodo Pizza international franchise across multiple cities in Kazakhstan and the UAE. As of today, 30 pizzerias have been launched, employing over 1,100 people. Responsible for strategic development, regional expansion, and performance oversight.

OWNER

Pandaland.kz
2011 - Current
  • PandaLand.kz began as an online media platform featuring articles for parents in Kazakhstan. Today, it is evolving into a video-centered edtech initiative focused on child development, talent discovery, and modern learning formats designed to support children with strong potential.
  • As the founder and product lead, I’m driving PandaLand’s transformation from a parenting media into an edtech platform focused on talent-based child development.

SENIOR AUDITOR

Ernst and Young
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Started as a Junior Auditor and was promoted to Senior Auditor of oil and gas companies.
  • 2010-2011 worked as a lecturer in Academy of Business EY

Education

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Bachelor of Science - Major Finance, Minor Accounting

KIMEP
Almaty, Kazakhstan
05.2001 - 01.2006

Skills

Reporting

Project oversight

Strategic negotiation skills

Effective team engagement

Strategic decision-making

Strategic team engagement

Strategic business development

Strategic leadership

Goal-oriented planning

Interests


  • Gym Workouts
  • Hiking
  • Yoga
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes

Timeline

CO-OWNER

Dodo Pizza Kazakhstan and Dubai
10.2014 - Current

SENIOR AUDITOR

Ernst and Young
01.2006 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Major Finance, Minor Accounting

KIMEP
05.2001 - 01.2006

CO-OWNER AND FOUNDER

Fast Meals and Goods LLP
2019 - Current

OWNER

Pandaland.kz
2011 - Current

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