I am a solutions-driven professional with 17+ years of experience in delivering multi-million-dollar outcomes. Strong leader with deep regional knowledge Europe, CIS, Central Asia, Middle East and serving as the expert on Management Consulting (Strategy, Business Improvement, Change Management, Growth), Government Relations and New Business Development (NBD).

Experienced leader with a history of success in the role of Strategy Director for Europe & CIS and Head of Government Relations / NBD for Central Asia & Caspian. My history demonstrates that I enjoy challenge and have repeatedly led teams to excel while setting ambitious goals in fast-paced settings. I am able to manage and control complex operations with a focus on customers, efficiency and both on value creation and value protection.

• Government Relations (GR). Track record of GR, Stakeholders Management and Partnership. Track record of building strong, mutually beneficial networks with government officials (Prime Minister / Ministers level), embassies, key stakeholders, and C-level executives. Government Relations Advisory, GR Strategy, GR best practice.

• Management Consulting. Advisor and thought leader to C-level executives and regional heads on strategy, organizational management, government relations, new business development, change management and management matters.

• Change Management. Expertise in leading Strategy creation / implementation, business improvement and growth initiatives delivering multi-million-dollar business impact, as evidenced by attainment of over $800M within seven years. As a Strategy Director for Europe & CIS I was responsible for the Strategy Creation, implementation and change management projects in 28 countries.

• NBD. Strong capacity to analyse and interpret market, stakeholders and economic data to ascertain risks, identify strengths and gaps. Proficiency in understanding the customers’ needs and transforming these needs into the successful projects.