Andrei Bolshakov - Head of Group Performance and Strategy

Q: Where is Andrei based?

Andrei is based in Grevenbroich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Andrei speak?

Andrei speaks the following languages: Ukrainian (Native), English (Advanced), Hebrew (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andrei have?

Andrei has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Andrei has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Andrei may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andrei's latest experience?

Andrei's most recent position is Head of Group Performance and Strategy at SPEIRA GmbH .

Q: What companies has Andrei worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andrei has worked for SPEIRA GmbH and Andrei Bolshakov Management Consulting .

Q: Which industries is Andrei most experienced in?

Andrei is most experienced in industries like Metals and Mining , Professional Services , and Energy . Andrei also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Transportation and Logistics , and Agriculture .

Q: Which business areas is Andrei most experienced in?

Andrei is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Finance , and Business Intelligence . Andrei also has some experience in Project Management , Sales , Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital .

Q: Which industries has Andrei worked in recently?

Andrei has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Food and Beverage , and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas has Andrei worked in recently?

Andrei has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Finance , and Strategy and Planning .

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Grevenbroich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

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 the shareholders; forecasting/estimating; annual planning/budgeting
Quantified and formulated a strategic plan for the Group
Provided insights leading to operational and strategic decisions
Ensured timely progress in strategic projects
Corporate Finance
Data Analytics
Presentation/Pitching
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Planning / Budgeting

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
Sales / Business Development
Presentation/Pitching
Stakeholder Management
Data Analytics
Corporate Finance

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
Executive Coaching
Crisis Management
Corporate Finance
Talent Acquisition/Development
M&A

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

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
Sales / Business Development
Presentation/Pitching
Stakeholder Management
Data Analytics
Corporate Finance

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

3 years

Kyiv, Ukraine

Director, Consulting. Strategy Group Leader

Deloitte

Made practice break even in the first 1.5 years
Delivered a door-opening project for a top-3 state-owned enterprise in Ukraine
Completed 4 projects for public sector clients (Ministry, Cities, Regions)
Completed 4 projects for private clients (Tubular goods, Agriculture, Multi-Industry)
Led 4 cross-functional projects (with Audit, Financial Advisory, Legal Services)
Sales / Business Development
Project Management
Talent Acquisition/Development
Stakeholder Management
Data Analytics

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

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
Strategic Planning / Budgeting
Corporate Finance
Executive Coaching
Talent Acquisition/Development
Crisis Management

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Donetsk, Ukraine

Chief Development Officer, Member of the Board of Directors

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
Project Management
Presentation/Pitching
Corporate Finance
Strategic Planning / Budgeting
CapEx Management

Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

5 years

Donetsk, Ukraine

Chief Strategy Officer, Member of Executive Board

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
Strategic Planning / Budgeting
Crisis Management
M&A
CapEx Management
Organizational Development

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
Documented internal processes and procedures
Developed an international M&A strategy
Ran 3 strategic projects
Worked in a client team on several consulting engagements
Project Management
M&A
Strategic Planning / Budgeting
Organizational Development
Data Analytics

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
Created a budget and a system of KPIs for each spinoff
Advised and coached subsidiaries’ management
Defined rules for spinoffs’ interactions with the parent company
Participated in the creation of the company’s strategy
Organizational Development
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
M&A
Strategic Planning / Budgeting

Jan 2000 - Dec 2003

4 years

Moscow, Russian Federation

Associate; Intern (Business Analyst)

McKinsey & Company

Developed marketing strategy for a tubular goods supplier
Assessed a CapEx project worth ca. 500 M€
Led 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
Data Analytics
Presentation/Pitching
Strategic Planning / Budgeting
Corporate Finance
Stakeholder Management

Jan 1997 - Dec 2000

4 years

Irkutsk, Russian Federation

Deputy CEO; CEO

Private Businesses

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Metals and Mining (13 years), Professional Services (11 years), Energy (7 years), Food and Beverage (4 years), Transportation (4 years), and Agriculture (3 years).

Metals and Mining

Professional Services

Energy

Food and Beverage

Transportation

Agriculture

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Strategy (26 years), Finance (19.5 years), Business Intelligence (12 years), Project Management (11 years), Sales (8 years), and Investments and M&A (7 years).

Strategy

Finance

Business Intelligence

Project Management

Sales

Investments and M&A

Summary

Experienced Corporate Finance professional with over 20 years of expertise in driving value creation while maintaining liquidity. Skilled in all aspects of planning, from monthly forecasting and annual business planning to strategic planning with multi-billion-euro impacts. Proficient in sophisticated, action-oriented performance analysis and reporting.

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

Skills

Strategy
Turnaround/crisis Management
Finance
Talent Acquisition/development
Organizational Development
M&a
Problem Solving
Sales/business Development
Data Analytics
Excel
Powerpoint
Word
Thinkcell
Teams
Outlook
Sharepoint
Olap (Tm1/lucanet)
Powerbi
Ai Prompting

Languages

Ukrainian

Native

English

Advanced

Hebrew

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

German

Elementary

Education

Sep 2000 - May 2002

Harvard Business School

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Boston, United States

Oct 1996 - Jun 1997

Irkutsk State University

Master’s degree in Economics · Economics · Irkutsk, Russian Federation

Sep 1992 - May 1996

University of Maryland University College

Bachelor of Science in Business and Management · Business and Management · College Park, United States

Certifications & licenses

PowerBI, AI Prompting

UCU Business School

OLAP (TM1/LucaNet)

Sloan School, MIT

ThinkCell

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

January 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Andrei based?

Andrei is based in Grevenbroich, Germany.

What languages does Andrei speak?

Andrei speaks the following languages: Ukrainian (Native), English (Advanced), Hebrew (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Andrei have?

Andrei has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Andrei has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Andrei may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andrei be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andrei would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Group Performance and Strategy, Independent Consultant, Managing Director (CEO).

What is Andrei's latest experience?

Andrei's most recent position is Head of Group Performance and Strategy at SPEIRA GmbH.

What companies has Andrei worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andrei has worked for SPEIRA GmbH and Andrei Bolshakov Management Consulting.

Which industries is Andrei most experienced in?

Andrei is most experienced in industries like Metals and Mining, Professional Services, and Energy. Andrei also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Transportation and Logistics, and Agriculture.

Which business areas is Andrei most experienced in?

Andrei is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Finance, and Business Intelligence. Andrei also has some experience in Project Management, Sales, Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital.

Which industries has Andrei worked in recently?

Andrei has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Andrei worked in recently?

Andrei has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Finance, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Andrei's education?

Andrei holds a Master in Business Administration from Harvard Business School, a Master in Economics from Irkutsk State University and a Bachelor in Business and Management from University of Maryland University College.

Does Andrei have any certificates?

Andrei has 3 certificates. These include: PowerBI, AI Prompting, OLAP (TM1/LucaNet), and ThinkCell.

What is the availability of Andrei?

Andrei is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andrei?

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