Andrei Bolshakov - Head of Group Performance and Strategy

Düsseldorf, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025

2 years

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 - Dec 2021

2 years

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 - Dec 2020

2 years

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 - Dec 2020

2 years

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 - Dec 2019

3 years

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 - Dec 2015

3 years

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 - Dec 2011

2 years

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 - Dec 2010

5 years

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 - Dec 2005

2 years

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 - Dec 2004

2 years

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 - Dec 2004

2 years

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 - Dec 2000

1 year

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 - Dec 2000

4 years

Irkutsk, Russian Federation

CEO

Private Businesses

Jan 1997 - Dec 2000

4 years

Irkutsk, Russian Federation

Deputy CEO

Private Businesses

Summary

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