Alexey Kashirin (Алексей Каширин) entrepreneur, the founder of Strata Partners - one of biggest fitness operator in CIS, managing a national chain of health clubs under Orange Fitness and City Fitness brands. Being a true enthusiast and professional on the fitness Alexey also has other projects were he acts as founder and CEO – companies distributing sport and fitness equipment, nutrition, and other sports-related products. Alexey dedicated many years to professional sport competing for the National Cycling team. During this time Alexey was awarded many national titles and prizes. In 2000 I got my Ph.D. degree in economics, investigating the trends, and role of the fitness industry in economy. Alexey is one of more popular business and technology speaker in the fitness and wellness industry.SpecialtiesHealth wellness and fitness services, leadership, board service, new biz/startups, innovation, organizational (re)structuring, strategy, negotiation at all levels, branding, and identity (marketing), sales, mergers and acquisition, business development, networking, marketing.