Igor Viktorov
Program Manager
Experience
Program Manager
Independent Strategy Consultant
Architected the strategic blueprint for a large-scale safety transformation at a $1.3B+ revenue pulp holding, defining the target process state (based on international benchmarks) and developing the phased implementation roadmap
Managed the 40+ projects safety initiative pipeline across 3 production plants, implementing a stage-gate methodology to assess, prioritize, and launch ~20 high-impact initiatives
Led the conceptual design of 5+ digital product proposals (incl. AI solutions) for enterprise clients in manufacturing and transport across Europe and the US
Acted as a strategic advisor to early-stage tech startups (IIoT/AI, Alt-Protein, SaaS) on GTM strategy, financial modelling, and fundraising in Europe
Consulting Manager
Bright Green Partners
Led client engagements and proposals on strategy and market entry for the alternative protein sector with cross-functional teams (1-2 juniors, 4 contractors), reporting to Partner
Positioned the Saudi Giga-project as a global cultivated meat hub by co-designing the first CDMO pilot facility and drafting a regulatory framework for novel foods, enabling strategic investments in top startups
Enabled strategic capacity planning for alt-protein investors and policymakers by delivering the first global benchmark on plant-based meat production, uncovering a 5x scale-up need, $10–17B investment gap, and expansion pathways by 2030
In-house Consulting Manager, Senior Analyst
Rostec Corp.
Fast-tracked from Senior Analyst to Project Manager in under 3 years—the only such promotion path in the team
Enabled 10% YoY revenue growth for a cleantech manufacturer by developing a growth strategy with targeted M&A recommendations
Unlocked a $200M+ China investment opportunity for an agriculture group by designing the business case
Identified $1B in potential synergies through a merger analysis of three chemicals-focused holdings
Facilitated market transition for a telecom manufacturer by developing a $50M business plan for entry into civil markets
Led the 1-month rollout of Rostec's first product catalog (a top CEO priority) across 500+ subsidiaries, aligning cross-functional teams to meet an aggressive deadline, including energy equipment and smart city
Unlocked 2–3x regional GDP growth by designing economic development strategies for two regional governments:
Identification of multiple industrial opportunities each with $1B+ in annual revenue potential – Chemical, O&G, Transport, Metals
Deep-dive assessment of the energy & utilities sectors for economic growth implications
Design of regional industrial policies and economic development models
Consultant, Global Strategy Group
KPMG
Promoted twice within 9 months from Intern to Consultant and selected for transfer to KPMG’s main Moscow office
Led workstreams in strategic engagements (e.g., $1B China growth roadmap for a transport company) and Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) for a go/no-go investment decision
Analyzed the global smart city technologies landscape for a Russian city and prepared implementation recommendations
Summary
Senior Strategy & Transformation Consultant / Manager (9 years) specializing in B2B Industrials/Manufacturing. Combines 'Big 4' consulting with in-house experience at a $27B Manufacturing Holding. Proven experience in 10% YoY Growth Strategy, $200M+ Investment Cases, $1B+ M&A/Synergies assessments, and large-scale Transformation Programs from concept to delivery.
Projects across Europe, the GCC & the US. Experience in Cleantec, Chemicals, Pulp&Paper, Agrifoodtech, IIoT/AI.
Skills
- Functional: Corporate & Growth Strategy, Investment Case Development, Financial Modeling, Go-to-market Strategy, M&a & Synergies Analysis, Transformation, Program Management (Pmo).
- Industrial: Manufacturing, Chemicals, Pulp & Paper, Agrifoodtech And Climate Tech, Economic Development And Infrastructure In The Public Sector.
Languages
Education
Peter the Great Polytechnic University
Master of Science, industrial focus · Investment Management · Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation · GPA 4.97/5 (honours)
Peter the Great Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Science · Industrial Management · Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation · GPA 4.94/5 (honours)
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