Alexei Kuznetsov Email & Phone Number

Moline, Il, Us

Moline, Il, Us

Moline, Il, Us

Oversight of all John Deere entities and business activities within the Russian Federation. Manage the operations of over 300 employees in four different geographic locations. Provide governmental and public representation of Deere & Company in Russia. Operate a company culture attuned to the highest ethical standards, corporate compliance, and professional integrity in a demanding environment.• Responsible for up to $700 million dollars in annual sales.• Realized structural cost reduction in Selling, General & Administrative Expense (SG&A) of forty percent over the past four year period through footprint optimization, long-term lease negotiation, and a work-force consolidation of thirty percent.• Manage through COVID-19 business limitations with the goal of zero missed time for production facilities and parts distribution.

Moline, Il, Us

In conjunction with John Deere divisions for Agriculture, and Construction and Forestry, developed plan to establish manufacturing and product supply chains within the Eurasian Economic Union (Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan). Served as primary liaison with governmental bodies within the EEU member states, securing market access for Deere & Co products while approving eighteen local suppliers.

Moline, Il, Us

Responsible for assessing Deere & Company strategic public affairs and communications needs in the Russian Federation and CIS countries while developing the plan identifying key public affairs opportunities to ensure Deere & Company's successful engagement with public stakeholders and trade associations.

Moline, Il, Us

Focused on Operations and Marketing activities, the Deere & Company leadership development program is a forceful learning curriculum tying together global leadership development, corporate strategy, and a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Moline, Il, Us

Managed start-up operations for new manufacturing facility near Kaluga, Russia (city 150 kilometers south-west of Moscow). Oversight of investment and land purchase agreements with the regional and national governments. Managed the development phase of a new $80 million dollar Greenfield logistical and operations center. Managed strategic growth plans, including new product introduction, localization, vertical integration, and industry partnerships in Russia and other CIS countries.

East Hartford, Ct, Us

Supervised a Russian office staff and coordinated interaction with our Russian partner, to support production of the RD-180 rocket engine and the US Co-Production program. Responsible for all phases of manufacture from assembly to final delivery. Coordinated customer, NASA, and US government oversite and adherence to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

East Hartford, Ct, Us

CSM for Pratt & Whitney Large Commercial Engines including providing immediate technical support to airlines and Pratt & Whitney personnel during Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events. Processed and arranged immediate delivery of Pratt & Whitney as well as International Aero Engines (IAE) part orders.

East Hartford, Ct, Us

Managed the on-site manufacturing joint-venture between Pratt & Whitney and Perm Motors, the Russian aerospace company. Introduced the Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement Program into the daily operations at PMZ with special focus on on-time, on-schedule delivery.

Farmington, Connecticut, Us

Project Manager and Contract Administrator for six National Accounts. Managed over 300 projects per year, which accounted for 5 percent of company sales. Main responsibilities included: primary contact for clients providing personal customer service, liaison between marketing, sales, field and manufacturing operations.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, International Business

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering