Anton Solovyev - Seasoned independent consultant — strategy-to-delivery transformations across functions, processes & digital enablement

Q: Where is Anton based?

Anton is based in Belgrade, Serbia and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Anton speak?

Anton speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Anton have?

Anton has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Anton has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months . Note that Anton may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Anton's latest experience?

Anton's most recent position is Project Manager / Consultant at Arthur Consulting (ex-Arthur D. Little) .

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

In recent years, Anton has worked for Arthur Consulting (ex-Arthur D. Little) , Bain & Company , and Independent Consultant .

Q: Which industries is Anton most experienced in?

Anton is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Metals and Mining , and Energy . Anton also has some experience in Professional Services , Retail , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Anton most experienced in?

Anton is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Project Management , and Logistics . Anton also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) , Strategy and Planning , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Anton worked in recently?

Anton has recently worked in industries like Metals and Mining , Energy , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Anton worked in recently?

Anton has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Finance , and Logistics .

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Belgrade, Serbia

Experience

Jun 2023 - Nov 2025

2 years 6 months

Project Manager / Consultant

Arthur Consulting (ex-Arthur D. Little)

Set up a PMO to support the 2030 strategy and a shareholder meeting; defined mandate, governance, reporting and basic standards
Developed a multi-scenario financial model for achieving the key objectives of the 2030 strategy based on updated corporate reporting
Introduced standard tools for transformation projects (roadmaps, KPIs, status, risk and dependency tracking) and integrated them into management routines
Led design of a management KPI model and Power BI dashboards; translated requirements into functional specifications
Standardized KPI definitions and reporting logic across sites to ensure comparable performance measurement
Managed strategy development of a framework for a large city’s public transport system, service standards and construction roadmap, guiding a team of analysts and geo-positioning experts

Jun 2021 - Oct 2022

1 year 5 months

Consultant

Bain & Company

Shaped an engineering/technical services transformation for a major mining group at the corporate and site levels, as well as in functional domains such as technical, R&D, automation, and geometallurgy
Defined governance and role split between corporate center and assets for technical and project functions with a quantified efficiency and effectiveness case
Designed target operating model and organization for more than 200 FTE, including structure, headcount, KPIs, management layers, skills and IT roadmap

Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

1 year

Head of Domain Portfolio Management

M.Video-Eldorado Group

Managed a portfolio of process and digital initiatives across finance, procurement, internal control and legal functions
Prepared a three-year roadmap for operational excellence and digital projects and secured funding and sponsorship
Led a transformation pilot that improved financial reporting quality and enabled around 15% tax reduction through more accurate loss reporting

May 2018 - May 2023

5 years 1 month

Strategy & Operations

Independent Consultant

Gold mining company: redesigned logistics operating models at HQ, regional and site levels; clarified interfaces and responsibilities and aligned KPIs for logistics service and cost
FMCG / retail: supported international market entry for an eco-dairy producer and development of new store formats and value propositions for a food retailer based on demand, competition and benchmarks
IT developer and integrator: structured an operations consulting offering (services, organization model, revenue targets) and supported C-level presales and delivery of planning and financial management solutions for an oil and gas client

Oct 2015 - Mar 2018

2 years 6 months

Manager, Management Consulting & Strategy

KPMG

Led the logistics workstream within a group-wide procurement transformation for a large metals & mining client
Designed an internal logistics operator model (scope, organization, KPIs, tariff and cost-to-serve) and a roll-out plan for regions without captive logistics
Developed a logistics category strategy and initiatives to improve cost control, vendor performance and service reliability; produced target process maps and supported training and change management
Developed initiatives and created business cases within a supply chain transformation project, including organizational changes, business-process re-engineering, end-to-end automation, and digital solution implementation for a major TelCo client

May 2013 - Oct 2015

2 years 6 months

Project Manager, Downstream

Rosneft

Managed a downstream logistics transformation covering process redesign, automation and role definition across the distribution network
Coordinated development of an SAP template for petrochemical sales and distribution, aligning business and IT requirements and preparing for roll-out

Sep 2010 - Apr 2013

2 years 8 months

Head of Supply Chain Solutions

Forbis Group

Led the supply chain solutions practice and delivered logistics and distribution projects across multiple clients
Achieved 9–20% reductions in fleet costs and 30–80% improvements in service levels on selected projects; designed retail distribution models with around 20% logistics cost reduction and about 50% performance improvement

Jan 2003 - Dec 2010

8 years

On-site

Supply Chain Expert; ERP Business Expert; Project Coordinator; Project Manager

Danone Industry

Participated in and led projects in supply chain process optimization and ERP implementation across production sites
Contributed to improved service levels, planning quality and data consistency through process standardization and system changes

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 Food and Beverage (13 years), Metals and Mining (7.5 years), Energy (7.5 years), Professional Services (5 years), Retail (5 years), and Information Technology (5 years).

Food and Beverage

Metals and Mining

Energy

Professional Services

Retail

Information Technology

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 Supply Chain Management (17.5 years), Project Management (13.5 years), Logistics (12.5 years), Information Technology (10.5 years), Strategy (7.5 years), and Finance (5 years).

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Logistics

Information Technology

Strategy

Finance

Summary

Strategy and operations professional with 20+ years of experience in consulting and industry across mining, oil and gas, retail/FMCG, transport and telecom. Experience in consulting (Arthur D. Little, Bain & Company, KPMG) and corporate roles (Danone, Rosneft, M.Video-Eldorado) with responsibility for cross-functional workstreams, budgets, teams and KPIs. Focus on taking initiatives from strategic intent down to models, processes, roles and systems alignment — staying close to delivery so change is adopted and sustained.

Skills

Strategy & Operations
Operating Model & Organizational Design
Pmo & Portfolio Management
Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization
Procurement & Category Strategy
Kpi & Performance Management
Process Design & Improvement
Stakeholder Management & Governance
Business Process Modelling
Kpi And Dashboard Design
Pmo And Portfolio Management Tools
Procurement And Supply Chain Transformation
Power Bi
Aris
Sap

Languages

Russian

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2000 - Jun 2006

Moscow State Technical University of Civil Aviation (MSTUCA)

BSc + MSc in IT Complexes and Computing Systems · IT Complexes and Computing Systems · Moscow, Russian Federation

Certifications & licenses

ARIS Business Process Re-engineering

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Anton based?

Anton is based in Belgrade, Serbia and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Anton speak?

Anton speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Anton have?

Anton has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Anton has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Anton may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Anton be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Anton would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager / Consultant, Consultant, Head of Domain Portfolio Management.

What is Anton's latest experience?

Anton's most recent position is Project Manager / Consultant at Arthur Consulting (ex-Arthur D. Little).

What companies has Anton worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Anton has worked for Arthur Consulting (ex-Arthur D. Little), Bain & Company, and Independent Consultant.

Which industries is Anton most experienced in?

Anton is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Metals and Mining, and Energy. Anton also has some experience in Professional Services, Retail, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Anton most experienced in?

Anton is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Logistics. Anton also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Strategy and Planning, and Finance.

Which industries has Anton worked in recently?

Anton has recently worked in industries like Metals and Mining, Energy, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Anton worked in recently?

Anton has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Finance, and Logistics.

What is Anton's education?

Anton holds a Master in IT Complexes and Computing Systems from Moscow State Technical University of Civil Aviation (MSTUCA).

Does Anton have any certificates?

Anton has 1 certificate: ARIS Business Process Re-engineering.

What is the availability of Anton?

Anton is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Anton?

Anton's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.