Sergey Kovalev

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Business Unit Director. Operations Director. @ LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
madrid, madrid, spain
Sergey Kovalev's Location
Krasnodar, Russia, Russian Federation
About Sergey Kovalev

25 years of overall experience in International FMCG and Agro companies like Bonduelle, Russian Standard Group, Coca-Cola. Managed and led teams at both business and finance functions. Contributed to strong growth also when companies operated under economic recession environment. Results oriented with “can do” attitude, strong work ethics and balanced between delegation and “hands on” approach. M&A experience.Long-term player with diplomacy and high standards in business ethics.

Sergey Kovalev's Current Company Details
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

Limagrain Europe

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Business Unit Director. Operations Director.
madrid, madrid, spain
Employees:
276
Sergey Kovalev Work Experience Details
  • Limagrain Europe
    Financial And Administrative Director
    Limagrain Europe Mar 2020 - Present
    Краснодар, Краснодарский Край, Россия
    Limagrain RU is producer and seller of field seeds. Perimeter: RU, BY, KZ.Managed all aspects in finance, legal, admin. Achievements:-Re-established financial function after 1 year without finance director (planning, reporting, cash flow management, credit control, etc).- by 75% (> 3.7ME) reduced overdue receivables- revised pricing policy based on market and transfer pricing approaches.
  • Private Practice
    Management And Finance
    Private Practice Jan 2019 - Feb 2020
    Krasnodar, Russia
    Consulting for relevant projects in agro, FMCG.
  • Bonduelle
    Business Development Director. Food Service & Frozen Business
    Bonduelle Dec 2016 - Nov 2018
    Москва, Россия
    Perimeter RU, KZ, BY. > Managing sales and marketing activities in Food Service. > Developing frozen vegetables business in Bonduelle Eurasia Markets including retail sales, marketing, supply chain, out-sourcing, agro. Achieved 3-digit sales growth.Developed sourcing for products (local and worldwide).Successfully started partnership in agro and with frozen producers. Proposed solution to have local production of frozen vegetables (including sourcing and plant acquisition). (*) General Director of Kuban Conserve ZAO.
  • Bonduelle Russia
    Managing Director Agro-Industry
    Bonduelle Russia Jan 2012 - Nov 2016
    Krasnodar
    General Director of Kuban Conserve ZAO. 2 plants and agro operations on >10000Ha in Krasnodarskyi Krai. All aspects including growing crops, production, logistics, HR, finance. Government relations in Krasnodar region. Primary contact to media.Corporate Social Responsibility issues.Managed 300+ permanent employees. New plant acquisition and integration in Timashevsk. Implemented various operational projects and investment programs. - doubled capacity of newly acquired plant. - irrigation projects. - centralized purchasing and logistics Developed relations with farmers. Managed land rent issues.
  • Bonduelle
    Finance And Administrative Director
    Bonduelle May 2009 - Dec 2011
    Moscow
    Full scope finance management - production and commercial. Managed legal, administrative and HR, IT activities of Bonduelle-Kuban. Perimeter RU, KZ, BY. • Achievements- Managed due diligence and acquisition of Kuban Conserve (factory/agro). - Revised Credit Policy and AR collection procedure. - Revised pricing\ discount structure to improve profitability of distribution channels.- Reorganized department as a service providing full range of finance services for the business.
  • Russian Standard Vodka
    Deputy Group Cfo, Finance Director For Russian Distribution
    Russian Standard Vodka Apr 2006 - Apr 2009
    Finance Director for Russian Alcohol business unit (Roust Inc. ZAO) - including finance accounting, treasury management, credit control, SAP R3 project management.Deputy CFO Alcohol Group (Russian Standard Vodka) - budgeting and reporting for the Group, business support for Russian and Other World markets (except USA, WE).
  • Russian Standard Vodka
    Finance Controller
    Russian Standard Vodka Apr 2002 - Mar 2006
    Moscow
    Budgeting and Financial Reporting (IFRS) impementation and development, credit control management, follow-up with management on budget execution (prices, discounts, profitability, OpEx), financial support for business projects and strategic initiatives.
  • Coca-Cola (Russia)
    Internal Auditor (Head Office)
    Coca-Cola (Russia) Jul 1995 - Mar 2002
    Moscow
    Audited 8 bottling plants and number of distribution centers - risks assessment, compliance procedures, financial reporting - US GAAP. Standartization project - for 11 plants after aqusition by CCHBC. Different positions in finance and accounting.

Sergey Kovalev Skills

Managerial Finance Financial Accounting Project Management Strategic Financial Planning Production Managment Acquisition Integration Стратегия Ведения Бизнеса Товары Массового Спроса Управление Бюджетом Менеджмент Финансы В Управлении Предприятием

Sergey Kovalev Education Details

Frequently Asked Questions about Sergey Kovalev

What company does Sergey Kovalev work for?

Sergey Kovalev works for Limagrain Europe

What is Sergey Kovalev's role at the current company?

Sergey Kovalev's current role is Business Unit Director. Operations Director..

What schools did Sergey Kovalev attend?

Sergey Kovalev attended Novocherkassk State Technical University, Moscow International Higher Business School Mirbis (Institute).

What skills is Sergey Kovalev known for?

Sergey Kovalev has skills like Managerial Finance, Financial Accounting, Project Management, Strategic Financial Planning, Production Managment, Acquisition Integration, Стратегия Ведения Бизнеса, Товары Массового Спроса, Управление Бюджетом, Менеджмент, Финансы В Управлении Предприятием.

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Sergey Kovalev's colleagues are Olivier Hoquet, Samantha Wodynski, Jeremy Derory, Nicolas Brau-Chirat, Aykut Şinik, Claire Lecomte, Manon Epie.

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