Founder & CEO · WorkMatePro

Yuri Lazu

Entrepreneur with 20+ years in project governance, business operations, and international workforce management. Founder of WorkMatePro — helping Australian businesses scale with managed offshore talent from the Philippines.
Perth, Western Australia
Offshore Staffing
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20+

Years experience

Aug '22

WorkMatePro founded

400+

Teams scaled

2

Master's degrees
About Yuri
Yuri Lazu is the Founder and CEO of WorkMatePro, a managed offshore staffing company that connects Australian small and medium-sized businesses with skilled professionals based in the Philippines. His model is built on direct, firsthand experience — not theory.

Before launching WorkMatePro, Yuri spent nearly five years as a High Value Execution Centre (HVEC) Coordinator at Wood (formerly Amec Foster Wheeler), serving as the operational link between global project leadership and the company's technical workforce in the Philippines. That experience — building, managing, and retaining offshore talent at scale — is the backbone of the WorkMatePro model.

He holds two Master's degrees — in Accounting & Business Management and Software Engineering — giving him a rare combination of financial rigour and technical fluency. Outside of business, he volunteers with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, cycling 300+ km from Perth to Margaret River each year to raise funds and awareness.
Career experience

01

Founder & CEO — WorkMatePro
Aug 2022 – Present · Philippines / Remote
Built a strategic outsourcing firm helping small Australian businesses scale by leveraging global talent. Directly manages international teams across recruitment, payroll, and managed office operations.

02

Owner & CEO — The Patio Factory
Jan 2024 – Present · Perth, WA
Leading commercial modernisation, applying 20 years of project governance and financial analysis to the manufacturing and construction sector.

03

HVEC Coordinator — Wood (Amec Foster Wheeler)
Jul 2019 – Jan 2024 · Perth, WA
Operational link between global project leadership and the technical offshore workforce in the Philippines. Key projects include Woodside Cyber Security (2015–2016) and Longford Gas Conditioning Plant (2013–2015).

04

Owner / Franchisee — Grasshopper Soccer Perth North
May 2019 – Jan 2026 · Joondalup, WA
Grew the franchise from 30 to over 400 active players across multiple training locations.

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Education
Master's — Accounting & Business Management
Khabarovsk State Academy · 2000–2004
Master's — Software Engineering
1995–2000
Areas of expertise
Offshore staffing
Business development
Project governance
Low-cost country sourcing
Financial analysis
Sales growth
Operations management
Volunteering
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Cycling 300+ km Perth → Margaret River annually since May 2014
Languages
English
Native / Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
Articles by Yuri
Cost Savings Through Outsourcing

Cost Savings Through Outsourcing

July 15, 2024
In an era where businesses are constantly looking for ways to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, outsourcing has emerged as a strategic solution. By delegating certain business functions to external…
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Leveraging Global Talent

Leveraging Global Talent

July 15, 2024
In a fast-paced, interconnected world, businesses must continuously innovate and adapt to stay ahead. A critical element of this adaptability lies in accessing the right talent—individuals who bring the skills,…
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Maximising Productivity with Remote Teams

Maximising Productivity with Remote Teams

July 15, 2024
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment, maximising productivity is a priority for organisations of all sizes. As remote work continues to reshape the modern workplace, it has become clear…
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