Manager, Private Equity practice. M&A, Investment strategy, and Due diligence for SWFs and corporate clients in GCC.● Led development of M&A growth strategy and prioritization of international inorganic growth opportunities/analysis of acquisition targets for the leading logistics player from GCC● Activated sourcing framework and stakeholder management process to generate a robust pipeline of new investment opportunities for one of the largest SWFs in GCC. ● Led analysis of four priority industry sectors - Transport & Logistics, Metals & Mining, Utilities & Renewables, Food & Agri to identify >25 new investment opportunities for the regional SWF.

In a Senior VP role, I hold full accountability for sourcing investment opportunities in the manufacturing, retail, agricultural and real estate sectors, operating as part of the senior team. I originate new debt and equity deals with tickets valued from 50-100 M USD. I collaboratively initiate large-scale brownfield and greenfield projects with global strategic partners focused on value add manufacturing/processing, green energy, circularity, nearshoring and decarbonization in the CEE region. My key contributions include:• Spearheaded 3 projects to identify future investments in CEE region for IFC• Originated opportunity to transition chemical manufacturing to sustainable energy sources using $300 million debt and equity investment.• Sourced $60 million equity deals in the CEE real estate and FMCG sectors.• Identified $120 million equity deals in the CEE agri and FMCG sectors.• Engaged a strategic player from Qatar on a $400 million greenfield concept in food sector in CEE.• Liaised with OEMs and commercial banks to establish risk sharing facilities.

My remit as experienced Project Leader involved the delivery of six multi-million long/mid-term consultancy projects in the Middle East and CIS markets. I oversaw a team of up to five BCG consultants and external advisors. My key contributions included:• Identified Halal relevant greenfield investment opportunities for the leading Saudi Arabian investment fund. Successfully negotiated with international strategic players - potential JV partners. Project was approved with total investment needs >1 B USD and target IRR > 12%• Developed business and operating model for the new Saudi Arabian investment fund (5 B USD AuM), as well as portfolio value creation strategy for core assets (real estate, construction, telecom). All approved by the Board.• Developed transactional banking strategy with focus on digital offering for CIB, mid-cap and SMEs for top 2 Russian bank (>250 B USD of assets). Proved potential to grow net commission income by 100 M USD.• Developed leasing strategy for the Russian state development bank (>40 B USD AuM) and identified an opportunity to profitably grow portfolio by 5 B USD in next 5 years, approved by the Board. Developed concept of online leasing offering.• Optimized customer journey of retail salary clients with focus on digital onboarding/retention for top 4 Russian bank (>75 B USD of assets)• Defined strategy of the Moscow Renovation Fund with the approved budget for renovation of Moscow of ~100 B USD till 2032.

I led the definition of a sound FinTech and digitalization strategy combined with operational efficiency improvements for the cash distribution function for the Central Bank of Russia. My key achievement:• Influenced the implementation of a regulatory sandbox for Central Bank of Russia

I joined a leading CEE private equity fund to develop a portfolio of banks/insurance companies and source new deals in financial services sector. My role expanded in 2014 to source new deals in digital and develop portfolio companies in retail and FMCG. I also served as Supervisory Board member of banks, financial institution, retail and FMCG players.Deal experience includes the seamless coordination of exits from 3 portfolio banks at a high valuation, and timely closed deals in digital and financial services. Experience highlights:• Major contribution to the origination of Tinkoff Bank deal, (www.tinkoff.ru) the largest online-only bank in the world with 3m customers at deal time. Last investment before IPO (40 M USD). Led due diligence. Exit via IPO, 3x cash on cash in 1 year, 200% USD IRR. • Actively contributed to investment into Rozetka (www.rozetka.com.ua) Top 1 e-commerce company (white goods, apparel, food beverages, etc.) in Ukraine, with sales of >400 M USD at deal time. Negotiated transaction documents. Led due diligence.• Actively contributed to investment into Jooble (www.jooble.org) vertical jobs search engine, top 5 globally with net margin of 50%. Negotiated transaction documents and led due diligence.• Led turnaround and sale of MTBank (mtbank.by). Built from scratch a top 2 consumer finance bank in Belarus, #1 in credit cards. Executed sale at above market valuation without investment banker. Positive IRR in USD terms despite negative macro.• Actively contributed to sale of Platinum bank (Ukraine) – top-5 consumer finance bank in Ukraine. Active role in exit with 3.2x cash-on-cash return, 18% IRR in USD. Developed investment pitched, and actively participated in negotiations of transaction documents.

My remit was to focus on delivering financial services in banking, insurance and asset management across CIS and Turkey, as well as gaining exposure to the FMCG and automotive industry. My key contributions:• Achieved status as top-performing consultant, in top 10% of the office.• Executed 15+ projects in financial services in M&A, retail & corporate banking, risks, regional steering and governance.• Formulated long-term financial model for largest Russian auto company.• Navigated the due diligence process for a Russian FMCG drinks producer.

Financial Services/International tax.As a tax specialist, I advised on various M&A deals, tax due diligence, global tax projects and tax audits or leading Russian banks and investment banks.