Andrei Bolshakov
Head of Group Performance and Strategy
Erfahrungen
Jan. 2022 - Dez. 2025
2 Jahren Grevenbroich, Germany
Head of Group Performance and Strategy
Speira GmbH
- While running FP&A processes, initiated and implemented changes therein, improving depth, speed, and accuracy: performance analysis, monthly reporting to shareholders, forecasting/estimating, annual planning/budgeting
- Quantified and formulated strategic plan for the Group
- Provided insights leading to operational and strategic decisions
- Ensured timely progress in strategic projects
Jan. 2020 - Dez. 2021
2 Jahren Kyiv, Ukraine
Independent Consultant
Andrei Bolshakov Management Consulting
- Developed strategy for a #1 Food and Beverage company in Ukraine
- Saved costs for municipal transportation (20% reduction of 30 M€)
- Developed strategy for #1 Maritime Logistics company in Ukraine
- Developed a capital raising plan for a distressed mining company
- Built a pipeline of 5+ more pre-approved projects
Jan. 2019 - Dez. 2020
2 Jahren Dnipro, Ukraine
Managing Director (CEO)
Olvia Corporation
- Prepared and led turnarounds of 2 subsidiaries, adding 2 M€ to P&L
- Initiated, negotiated, and directed an M&A transaction
- Curated x4 sales growth of a scale-up project
- Initiated cultural changes, changing 30%+ of the executive team
- Led an anti-crisis task force to adapt to pandemic
Jan. 2018 - Dez. 2020
2 Jahren Kyiv, Ukraine
Independent Consultant
Andrei Bolshakov Management Consulting
- Developed strategy for a #1 Food and Beverage company in Ukraine
- Saved costs for municipal transportation (20% reduction of 30 M€)
- Developed strategy for #1 Maritime Logistics company in Ukraine
- Developed a capital raising plan for a distressed mining company
- Built a pipeline of 5+ more pre-approved projects
Jan. 2015 - Dez. 2019
3 Jahren Kyiv, Ukraine
Director, Consulting, Strategy Group Leader
Deloitte
- Made practice break even in the 1st 1.5 years
- A door-opening project for a top-3 state-owned enterprise in Ukraine
- 4 projects for public sector clients (Ministry, Cities, Regions)
- 4 projects for private clients (Tubular goods, Agriculture, Multi-Industry)
- 4 Cross-Functional projects (with Audit, Financial Advisory, Legal Services)
Jan. 2011 - Dez. 2015
3 Jahren Kyiv, Ukraine
Adviser to Controlling Shareholder
Agricom Group
- Launched and led business restructuring (organizational, legal, and financial)
- Turned a collection of separate assets into a cohesive business unit
- Negotiated with minority partners on behalf of the UBO
- Hired and coached top managers. Set goals and checked their performance
- Co-led the program to mitigate the effects of the Russo-Ukrainian war
Jan. 2009 - Dez. 2011
2 Jahren Donetsk, Ukraine
Chief Development Officer
Coal Energy
- Co-led 2nd-largest Ukrainian IPO on Warsaw Stock Exchange
- Advised the founder to change deal perimeter and strategic focus
- Negotiated with, hired, and managed 5+ advisory teams and auditors
- Co-led the international roadshow with the founder
- Edited and proofread the emission Prospectus
Jan. 2005 - Dez. 2010
5 Jahren Donetsk, Ukraine
Chief Strategy Officer
Metinvest Holding
- Created and realized one of steel industry's most impactful strategies
- Pioneered, led, and closed deals worth over 5 000 M€
- Prepared and defended capital spending programs of up to 1 000 M€
- Built new processes and functions from scratch
- Designed capital rationing rules during the 2008 commodity crisis
Jan. 2004 - Dez. 2005
2 Jahren Donetsk, Ukraine
Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Business Development
System Capital Management
- Outlined the strategic contours of a core subsidiary
- Wrote down internal processes and procedures
- Developed an international M&A strategy
- Ran 3 strategic projects
- Worked in a client team on several consulting engagements
Jan. 2003 - Dez. 2004
2 Jahren Irkutsk, Russian Federation
Advisor to the CEO for Subsidiary Management
Irkutskenergo
- Conducted a spin-off of over 5 non-core businesses
- For each spinoff, created a budget and a system of KPIs
- Advised and coached subsidiaries' management
- Wrote out rules for spinoffs' interactions with the mother company
- Participated in the creation of the company's strategy
Jan. 2003 - Dez. 2004
2 Jahren Moscow, Russian Federation
Associate
McKinsey & Company
- Developed marketing strategy for a tubular goods supplier
- Assessed a CapEx project worth ca. 500 M€
- Lead sales analysis for a world leader in metals and mining
- Revived a twice-abandoned internal knowledge management project
- Earned an internal promotion based on internship results
Jan. 1999 - Dez. 2000
1 Jahr Moscow, Russian Federation
Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company
- Developed marketing strategy for a tubular goods supplier
- Assessed a CapEx project worth ca. 500 M€
- Lead sales analysis for a world leader in metals and mining
- Revived a twice-abandoned internal knowledge management project
- Earned an internal promotion based on internship results
Jan. 1997 - Dez. 2000
4 Jahren Irkutsk, Russian Federation
CEO
Private Businesses
Jan. 1997 - Dez. 2000
4 Jahren Irkutsk, Russian Federation
Deputy CEO
Private Businesses
Zusammenfassung
Senior Executive with 20+ years of experience driving multi-billion-euro value creation through strategic leadership, M&A, and performance improvements. Proven track record of successful turnarounds and strategic transformations across multiple industries. Known for building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional shareholder value
- Initiated and implemented investment decisions worth over 5 000 000 000 €. Reported to CEOs / Boards / Shareholders
- Devised strategies that changed industry landscape and created millions and billions € of shareholder value
- Completed M&A transactions with a collective value of ca. 5 000 M€. Saved 100x M€ by turning down value-destructive deals. Completed IPO at ca. 300 M€ valuation
- Industry Exposure: Consulting; FMCG; Food & Agriculture; Dairy; Frozen Food; HoReCa; Logistics; Metals & Mining; Investment Management (Family Offices); Public Sector
Sprachen
Englisch
Muttersprache
Russisch
Muttersprache
Deutsch
Verhandlungssicher
Ukrainisch
Verhandlungssicher
Hebräisch
Grundkenntnisse
Ausbildung
Okt. 2001 - Juni 2003
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA) · Business Administration · Boston, United States
Okt. 1995 - Juni 1997
Irkutsk State University
Master’s degree in Economics · Economics · Irkutsk, Russian Federation
Okt. 1992 - Juni 1996