ImBiome Inc. is a microbiome therapeutics platform company focused on developing next generation live bio-therapeutics based on its proprietary, pioneering, clinically validated live organism delivery technology. Supported by demonstrated safety (15 mil patients administered), manufacturability (400 mil doses manufactured), and clinical efficacy in over 50 human studies, our LB-Platform™ solution materially improves clinical outcomes of live biotherapeutics & increases their chances of market & regulatory success.

Marketing for Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurial Finance is a 2-course sequence, a critical element of the UPenn's Masters of Science in Education Entrepreneurship program. A unique design of the course - flipped classroom, in-class practical exercises, personalised assignments, ongoing student reflections, high touch student support - is rooted in latest research on how adults learn. The course is a learning journey during which diverse students (mid-career educators, former business executives, international social entrepreneurs) acquire knowledge, understanding, and skills to confidently launch new ventures & innovations. In addition to designing and teaching the sequence, I also served as a member of the Admissions Committee, and a Senior Program Advisor focusing on Program marketing, continuous program improvement, curriculum integration, and supporting students' personal development journeys through professional coaching, advising, and community building.

Founder and MD of a management consulting organisation that leads client companies on a journey to: (i) discover the purpose/mission of the company (i.e. why do we come to work every day?), (ii) describe in great detail the vision (i.e. what will the world look like when we succeed?), (ii) define the culture (i.e. how will we interact on the journey?), and (iv) build integrated company management systems (i.e. how do we run the place?) - all in order to help our clients achieve extraordinary goals, create unique companies, and leave lasting legacies.We create environments and build processes that enable and empower deep reflection, consultative decision making, and unifying action.

Entrepreneurship & Business is a year-long sequence, a critical element of the OAMK's Masters of Education Entrepreneurship (MEE) program. A unique design of the course - online and offline delivery, flipped classroom, in-class practical exercises, personalized assignments, ongoing student reflections, high touch student support - is rooted in latest research on how adults learn. The course is a learning journey during which diverse students (mid-career educators, former business executives, international social entrepreneurs) acquire knowledge, understanding, and skills to confidently launch new ventures.

One of the more challenging bank turnarounds in recent history of financial services sector. Built a very talented team that not only transformed an impaired, systemically important institution, but also won accolades for the first completely transparent, regulator supported, and professionally executed turnaround. Final result of the turnaround - MDM was sold in 2015 in a market transaction.

The "Art & Science of Execution" was the first of its kind capstone management course in NES' Masters of Finance program. Designed to build knowledge, understanding, and skills to execute in a for-profit business context from the CEO's perspective. The course was consistently ranked as one of the best at the New Economic School. Awarded recognition as the "Best Visiting Professor" in 2008 and 2012.

First stint as the CEO of MDM Bank. Shortly after arrival, the bank announced a $3.2 billion merger with URSA Bank. After managing the first-of-its-kind non-cash merger transaction, left the bank to the incoming new CEO, majority owner of URSA Bank. Returned to the bank in 2012 to lead its turnaround.

Lead re-structuring, growth, strategic sale (3.1x book), and integration into Societe Generale Group of the country's largest mortgage bank. Developed and executed “quality growth” strategy that focused the Bank’s resources on most attractive and profitable client segments – increased growth rate of originations from 45% (2003) to over 140% in 2007; portfolio delinquency rate under 3% with zero-loss rate as of 06/2009 (best performance amongst an international peer group of competitors). Recruited and lead international professional management team. Restructured the balance sheet and put in place a scalable funding model. Implemented a significant - 50% - reduction of headcount and a 30%+ total cost reduction (5-year cost-income ratio reduction from >100% to 42%). Lead a change management program aimed at complete redesign of core business processes and corporate culture – target results of US level productivity achieved within 9 months (cost, time, quality improvements). Implemented best-in-class corporate governance model and increased corporate ratings to investment grade. Succeeded in bringing back existing lenders to re-open credit lines and brought in new investors with over $100 million raised in the first 6 months (OPIC, GE Asset Mgmt.), and ~$1.5b attracted over 5 years in domestic and international markets. Executed aggressive three-pronged growth strategy – geographic expansion, sales effectiveness, and distribution leadership; result – 3rd largest purchase money mortgage lender in the country. Lead strategic sale to Societe Generale Group (bank initially owned by the U.S.-based Delta Private Equity Partners); integrated the Bank fully into the Group within 6 months with no losses of senior management and an increase in profitability and growth rate; the Bank today is the only profitable subsidiary for SG Group in the country with one of the highest ROE's among SG subsidiaries in the world.

Lead the formation and operation of a fintech venture capital fund focused on investments in information technology companies serving the financial services industry; focus on vertical applications and infrastructure; top-down investment theses for retail lending, payments, and network management technologies. Developed fund strategy, positioning statement, investment philosophy and principles, lead fund structuring, secured the initial capital from corporate investors and high net worth individuals. Recruited experienced, well-rounded team of investment professionals. Lead and managed the day-to-day operations of the fund and its Investment Committee. Evaluated close to 100 potential investments, negotiated a number of financing transactions with favorable terms for the fund; completed investments and served on companies’ boards as the fund representative assisting portfolio companies leadership teams with all aspects of building high growth/high performance organizations.

Acting General Manager, 3rd Party Products, de novo U.S. bank - Lead a cross-functional team of product managers, IT developers, and business development personnel to launch two financial products, with the primary focus on mortgages, for a new bank in the U.S. Developed, negotiated, and implemented several distribution relationships with mortgage lenders; lead the design and implementation of the entire business process from loan origination to servicing; conducted a comprehensive technology selection process, and lead the implementation of the solution Pilot Manager, Launch/growth of the first affinity bank in Canada - Lead a joint client/McKinsey team during the launch of the new financial services provider – a bank/grocer JV; directed ongoing field activities and market performance analysis during pilot. Spearheaded the rollout process with the bank marketing and the grocer’s store operations teams, launching a two-city pilot on time. Lead the development and management of the daily field statistical model with the focus on store-based key performance indicators; built and managed the store-based profitability model, and oversaw its implementation as an operating tool for tracking performance to plan. Oversaw the development and design of the performance management system for in-store sales staff, as well as for store-based performance management; implemented a “peering” concept by combining stores with similar customer profiles and size into performance groups. Was directly accountable to the Senior EVP of the bank and the President of the JV for all work. Other Firm experience - One of the North American experts in the Partnerships and Alliances practice. Served clients in USA, Canada, Germany, France, Belgium, Poland, Ukraine