25-year experience in the Russian market in Finance and General Management roles, managing operations including manufacturing, sales, distribution and digital strategy. Has extensive experience in FMCG, Luxury Goods and e-commerce.

Experienced in managing large M&A transaction in excess of $500m, as well as IPO set up.

Has been EVP Global Operation of MAIL.RU Group (Digital Sky Technology), CEO of Korkunov (managed the transaction with Wrigley), COO of Richemont Luxury Group (Russia), CFO Reckitt Benckiser (Russia, CIS & Baltics).

Educated in France, CNAM University, DECF. Has lived and worked in France and Russia and speaks French, English and Russian fluently.