Summary
• 15 years in corporate finance, credit, capital markets and venture • Closed USD 10+ billion deals across diverse sectors including Energy, Infrastructure, Metals & Mining, Industrials and Consumer. Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latam • Private credit expertise: Project finance, structured & acquisition finance, LBOs, and debt restructuring • Venture building: Helping entrepreneurs scale startups via market validation, business development, and capital raising (equity & debt) in energy transition, infrastructure, and critical metals.
Professional experiences
Operating partner i venture builder i new business verticals
MOB-E-SCRAP
From October 2023 to December 2024
Developed venture strategy for a deeptech startup in precious and base metals recovery: business plan, go-to-market, business development initiatives, and partnerships. Raised capital
Defined funding and business model options, and outlined KPIs and success metrics for commercial launch of new business verticals
Director - structured finance
Crédit Suisse
From July 2017 to September 2023
• Provided strategic advice and capital to entrepreneurs, enabling them to launch new ventures, expand globally, and execute strategic investments
• Led Deal Origination & Structuring for entrepreneurs, family offices and private equity-owned / mid-sized companies globally.
Vice president – investment banking | energy, resources & infrastructure | transportation
BNP PARIBAS
From October 2011 to July 2017
• Originated, advised, structured, and executed debt transactions for corporate clients and financial sponsors in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
• Conducted business due diligence, built financial models, negotiated legal documentation, and prepared recommendations for investment decisions
• Provided financial advisory and turnaround/debt restructuring, distressed debt management, acquisitions, project finance, refinancing, and leveraged buyouts
Energy analyst - power and renewables
EDF
From April 2011 to September 2011
Analysed and modelled long-term clean energy investment plans
Product manager
SAINT-GOBAIN
From April 2009 to September 2010
• Led end-to-end product development from ideation to go-to-market for sustainable homes
• Conducted market research, sized customer markets, identified market trends and business model options
• Collaborated with R&D, Marketing, Operations, and Sales for product market launch, business and product requirements
Additionals trainings
Master
Mines ParisTech - Énergie
2010 à 2011
Bachelor
Université d'État de Saint-Pétersbourg - Physique
2004 à 2008
Degree
Languages
Anglais - Courant
Français - Courant
Russe - Langue maternelle
Allemand - Technique