Irina Zakharchenko is recognized for her contributions in entrepreneurship as the co-founder of ApolloRise
In recognition of her leadership and impact, Ms. Zakharchenko has earned multiple top honors for excellence in organizational transformation, innovation, and workforce leadership.
ORLANDO, FL, October 14, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Irina Zakharchenko has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Zakharchenko stands as a transformational leader in the technology sector, recognized for her expertise in global strategy, innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) – driven procurement intelligence. With more than two decades of experience spanning health care, biotechnology and software-as-a-service, she has established herself as an authority in building resilient, future-ready organizations and championing women’s empowerment in technology.
Since February 2025, Ms. Zakharchenko has served as the co-founder and chief operating officer at ApolloRise, a B2B software and consulting company that redefines procurement intelligence through human–AI collaboration. In this capacity, she leads operational strategy, business development and cross-functional execution, ensuring measurable outcomes for clients across hospitality, manufacturing, supply chain and health care. Ms. Zakharchenko’s leadership is instrumental in developing ApolloRise’s co-creation model, which integrates advanced AI and data analytics directly into client environments to deliver modular solutions, such as contract intelligence, pricing intelligence and data structuring tools. These innovations optimize procurement processes and drive significant value for enterprises worldwide.
At ApolloRise, Ms. Zakharchenko manages a team of executives and senior consultants with deep procurement expertise. She collaborates closely with the chief executive officer and the finance, engineering and growth teams to align innovation with client needs. Her efforts have positioned ApolloRise as both a U.S. leader and a global innovator in sourcing, supply chain and procurement technology. Under Ms. Zakharchenko’s guidance, the company has strengthened Central Florida’s role as an innovation hub while advancing sourcing and procurement intelligence on an international scale.
Before launching ApolloRise, Ms. Zakharchenko co-founded and served as the chief operations and people officer at DocsDNA, a technology company, from 2024 to 2025. There, she played a pivotal role in scaling operations and advancing AI adoption initiatives. Notably, Ms. Zakharchenko successfully launched a scalable information technology solution with the company before the widespread adoption of generative AI platforms.
Between 2023 and 2024, Ms. Zakharchenko served as the head of people experience and operations at Better Therapeutics, following her tenure as a people operations manager for the organization from 2022 to 2023. In these roles, she led enterprise-wide human resources initiatives. Earlier in her career, from 2007 to 2013, she worked with Basic Element, a global conglomerate and Forbes 500 company, where she supported Forbes Top 10 executives and contributed to strategic organizational development at the international level.
Ms. Zakharchenko held several human resources positions with Johnson & Johnson between 2015 and 2021. During her tenure, she designed and implemented strategic workforce planning and leadership development programs that strengthened organizational capability and culture. Her career began in 2001, when she started as an executive assistant to the chief executive officer at Advanced Medical Institute.
A champion of continuous learning, Ms. Zakharchenko has pursued executive education in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and organizational leadership enhancing her ability to design and implement transformative business strategies. Her multidisciplinary foundation continues to shape her impact as a global innovator, seamlessly connecting human intelligence with technology to build resilient, high-performing organizations.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Ms. Zakharchenko serves as the senior chapter chair for Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship in Orlando, following her earlier tenure as chapter co-chair. A passionate advocate for women in technology, she mentors rising leaders, fosters inclusion, and champions opportunities for women across the technology landscape. She is also an active member of the Orlando Tech Community, contributing to the city’s innovation ecosystem through initiatives such as the Orlando Tech Connect Task Force, and is involved with the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance. Additionally, as a thought leader with the Forbes Business Council since 2025, she shares insights on technology trends, AI adoption, and leadership resilience.
Ms. Zakharchenko is featured in “Slaying Orlando”, where she contributed to the introduction alongside other women leaders. She is currently writing her own story about transformational leadership with an emphasis on possibility thinking.
In recognition of her leadership and impact, Ms. Zakharchenko has earned multiple top honors for excellence in organizational transformation, innovation, and workforce leadership throughout her career. Her achievements reflect a consistent record of driving meaningful change and inspiring high-performing cultures across global enterprises.
Looking ahead, Ms. Zakharchenko envisions expanding her expertise into the aerospace sector while reshaping sourcing and procurement across industries by designing ecosystems that support complex new frontiers, such as space exploration. She remains committed to creating frameworks that drive resilience, efficiency and measurable impact, fostering connections that inspire others to join in building the future of global innovation.
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