- Tech Veteran with experience from Google, Spotify, and Schibsted Joins Gilion
- Lidia Oshlyansky Brings 25+ Years of Global Innovation Experience to Swedish Growth & Funding Platform
- New CPO to Lead Product Strategy, Focusing on User-Centered Product Development and Scalable Growth
August 26, 2024 – Gilion (formerly Ark Kapital), the Swedish Growth & Lending platform, is delighted to announce the appointment of Lidia Oshlyansky as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO). With a distinguished career spanning over 25 years, Lidia is set to leverage her vast expertise in product development, user experience, research, and design to help deliver Gilion’s mission of building the world’s largest Growth Platform for founders.
Lidia joins Gilion following her successful tenures as Chief Product Officer at insurtech leader ManyPets and fintech startup Dreams. Her extensive career has seen her lead product and UX initiatives at some of the world’s most influential tech companies, including Spotify, Google, and Schibsted Media Group. Lidia’s ability to merge technical excellence with a deep understanding of user needs has consistently driven product success across diverse industries. In addition to her product leadership roles, Lidia has served as an Advisor and Non-Executive Director across various sectors, including Mathem.se and Insurello. Lidia continues to invest time as an NED and Product Advisor to companies furthering her commitment to the larger tech ecosystem.
“Bringing Lidia on board is not just about adding another seasoned executive to our leadership; it’s about setting the stage for the next phase of growth and development at Gilion.”, says Henrik Landgren, Co-founder and Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) at Gilion. “Her exceptional track record speaks for itself—Lidia has built products that resonate with users but has also driven them to scale in ways that change industries. Our growth analytics platform is vital to our business, so finding the right leader has been essential. We sought someone who excels in agile product development and leads with a human touch. With Lidia, we’ve found the perfect blend of innovation and empathy, making her the ideal leader to drive our vision forward.
Lidia’s career began in social work after she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, before transitioning into the tech industry where she furthered her education with a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction from UCL and Swansea University. This interdisciplinary foundation has been central to her approach in creating products that are user-centered, scalable, and impactful.
“I am thrilled to join a company that is not only leading in its field but is also deeply committed to fostering innovation and growth.” says Lidia Oshlyansky, newly appointed Chief Product Officer (CPO). “Gilion’s vision of empowering businesses to reach their full potential through strategic funding and actionable insights resonates with my passion for building products that make a real difference. I’m eager to collaborate with this talented team to develop solutions that help entrepreneurs and fundamentally change how growth funding is done today and thereby contribute to the broader tech ecosystem.”
Lidia’s appointment as CPO signals an exciting new chapter for Gilion as it continues to strengthen its position as a leader in the growth and funding space. Her leadership will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the platform, ensuring that Gilion remains at the cutting edge of industry advancements and continues to deliver unparalleled value to its users.
Gilion (formerly Ark Kapital) is backed by LocalGlobe, Creandum, former Blackstone Co-head, John McCormick, banking veteran Annika Falkengren of SEB and Lombard Odier, Andrew Konopelski, former Head of EQT Credit, and seven unicorn founders including Hjalmar Winbladh of Epidemic Sound and founding partner of EQT Ventures, Jacob De Geer of IZettle, Timo Soininen of Small Giant Games, Ilkka Paananen of Supercell, Sebastian Knutsson of King, Riccardo Zacconi of King, and Steve Anavi of Qonto.
To learn more about Gilion, including our loans and unrivaled growth forecasting, head over to www.gilion.com.
