Executive Retail Professional for Global Buying, Brand Management, Sales Operations and Business Development, with a solid retail experience across Russia, Turkey and former USSR countries. Expert in providing lead role in overall business frameworks such as start-up & growth strategies development, creating and executing business plans including sales and marketing initiatives, business partners management as well as close relationships with local authorities and hands on executions of store openings and other daily operations. Worked closely with multi-functional teams including purchasing, production, supply chain management, sales, marketing, finance, IT to formulate and implement strategies with full P&L responsibility while continuously monitoring the business to keep abreast of stakeholders’ demands. Strong business acumen and negotiator with the ability to execute a variety of business strategies designed to establish market presence and increase revenue and profitability with proven track record. Able to maintain big-picture focus and make value-added contributions that positively impact the companies’ bottom line. A proven performer who moves easily from vision and strategy to execution and follow-through Participatory and stimulating leader. Committed, dynamic and proactive.