Andrey Demeshev
External Advisor - Operational Excellence
Andrei Demeshev is an External Advisor to Heitland Media Group, supporting the team with expertise in operational excellence, leadership development, and business transformation. With over 25 years of international experience, primarily at IKEA, where he continues to serve in a senior leadership role in Canada, Andrei brings deep insight into what it takes to lead at scale while staying grounded in purpose and people.
Throughout his career, Andrei has led large, multicultural teams across Europe, driven omnichannel retail innovation, and implemented sustainable operational strategies in high-growth environments. His leadership approach focuses on clarity, empathy, and creating systems that enable teams to thrive.
At Heitland Media Group, Andrei advises on:
Operational frameworks that support scalable client experiences
Integrating excellence and consistency into internal processes
Leadership mindset and strategy for long-term impact
Translating complex business systems into accessible narratives for CEOs
With a calm and structured approach, Andrei helps shape how HMG supports leaders not just in telling great stories, but in running high-performing platforms behind them.