Experience

Expo2023Doha

• Qatar
• Horticulture
• 1 - 100 Employee

• C4&Readiness Lead

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  • Developed a management strategy and project management for implementation of the C4 system. • Established the EXPO 2023 Doha operational management system (C4). • Created the Concept of Operations for the Main Operational Center of EXPO 2023 Doha, planned all services, and initiated the operational phase of MOC EXPO 2023 Doha (with 38 employees during peak shifts, operating 24/7). • Developed the Readiness Program and, in a short span (within one month), managed its implementation… Show more • Developed a management strategy and project management for implementation of the C4 system. • Established the EXPO 2023 Doha operational management system (C4). • Created the Concept of Operations for the Main Operational Center of EXPO 2023 Doha, planned all services, and initiated the operational phase of MOC EXPO 2023 Doha (with 38 employees during peak shifts, operating 24/7). • Developed the Readiness Program and, in a short span (within one month), managed its implementation, including digital tools. As a result, staff and management of Expo2023, personnel from over 15 government stakeholders, and staff from over 50 EXPO 2023 Doha partners and contractors were trained. • Designed and implemented a system for daily and weekly reporting, statistics collection, and trend analysis. Show less • Developed a management strategy and project management for implementation of the C4 system. • Established the EXPO 2023 Doha operational management system (C4). • Created the Concept of Operations for the Main Operational Center of EXPO 2023 Doha, planned all services, and initiated the operational phase of MOC EXPO 2023 Doha (with 38 employees during peak shifts, operating 24/7). • Developed the Readiness Program and, in a short span (within one month), managed its implementation… Show more • Developed a management strategy and project management for implementation of the C4 system. • Established the EXPO 2023 Doha operational management system (C4). • Created the Concept of Operations for the Main Operational Center of EXPO 2023 Doha, planned all services, and initiated the operational phase of MOC EXPO 2023 Doha (with 38 employees during peak shifts, operating 24/7). • Developed the Readiness Program and, in a short span (within one month), managed its implementation, including digital tools. As a result, staff and management of Expo2023, personnel from over 15 government stakeholders, and staff from over 50 EXPO 2023 Doha partners and contractors were trained. • Designed and implemented a system for daily and weekly reporting, statistics collection, and trend analysis. Show less



EventWheel International

• United Arab Emirates
• Operations Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Strategic planning for company development. Interacting with clients and key project stakeholders. Planning and executing sports and non-sports event projects. Managing the operational activities of sports and non-sports projects. Strategic planning for company development. Interacting with clients and key project stakeholders. Planning and executing sports and non-sports event projects. Managing the operational activities of sports and non-sports projects.



Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy

• Qatar
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Last mile Operations

  • Apr 2020 - Mar 2023

  • Last mile concept and strategy development for FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar (20 Last miles: 8 competitions venues - stadiums / 12 non-competition venues - Central Doha area, FanFestival, City Transport Hubs, Airports); • Detailed operations planning and support for management with the development of Host Country Mobility. • Last mile project management and planning (budget planning/overlay/material planning/headcount - 20 separate venues); • Operational communication with key… Show more • Last mile concept and strategy development for FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar (20 Last miles: 8 competitions venues - stadiums / 12 non-competition venues - Central Doha area, FanFestival, City Transport Hubs, Airports); • Detailed operations planning and support for management with the development of Host Country Mobility. • Last mile project management and planning (budget planning/overlay/material planning/headcount - 20 separate venues); • Operational communication with key stakeholders: Q22, MOI, Ashgal, Qatar Rail, Mowasalat, AKH, and others. • Last mile team building – full scope: organization chart development, job description development, requirements for candidates’ preparation, budgeting, hiring process development. (Last mile team: Management team - 34 Last mile Stadium/Site Leads and 101 Area Leads. Operational team - around 4000 Supervisors, Marshals, Mobility assistants, Traffic controllers, Golf buggy drivers, Radio Coordinators) • Risk management, contingency planning; • Tender procedures development and participation (tenders for services and staff provision); • Сrowd management development and analytics; • C4 planning (Last mile project): Policy and procedures development, communication matrix development, Daily run sheets; • Training program and readiness events planning and delivery; • Test events planning and delivery – full scope (AmirCup final 2020, 2021, 2022; FIFA Arab Cup 2021). Show less • Last mile concept and strategy development for FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar (20 Last miles: 8 competitions venues - stadiums / 12 non-competition venues - Central Doha area, FanFestival, City Transport Hubs, Airports); • Detailed operations planning and support for management with the development of Host Country Mobility. • Last mile project management and planning (budget planning/overlay/material planning/headcount - 20 separate venues); • Operational communication with key… Show more • Last mile concept and strategy development for FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar (20 Last miles: 8 competitions venues - stadiums / 12 non-competition venues - Central Doha area, FanFestival, City Transport Hubs, Airports); • Detailed operations planning and support for management with the development of Host Country Mobility. • Last mile project management and planning (budget planning/overlay/material planning/headcount - 20 separate venues); • Operational communication with key stakeholders: Q22, MOI, Ashgal, Qatar Rail, Mowasalat, AKH, and others. • Last mile team building – full scope: organization chart development, job description development, requirements for candidates’ preparation, budgeting, hiring process development. (Last mile team: Management team - 34 Last mile Stadium/Site Leads and 101 Area Leads. Operational team - around 4000 Supervisors, Marshals, Mobility assistants, Traffic controllers, Golf buggy drivers, Radio Coordinators) • Risk management, contingency planning; • Tender procedures development and participation (tenders for services and staff provision); • Сrowd management development and analytics; • C4 planning (Last mile project): Policy and procedures development, communication matrix development, Daily run sheets; • Training program and readiness events planning and delivery; • Test events planning and delivery – full scope (AmirCup final 2020, 2021, 2022; FIFA Arab Cup 2021). Show less



EVENT WHEEL

• Russian Federation
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • Sep 2017 - Oct 2021

  Company provides tailored solutions for major event operations delivery with extensive experience of over 10 years of work in the industry ensuring highest standards for all the projects we work on, from thorough strategic planning and resilient tactical approach to minute details of daily operations control and issue resolution. Successfully delivered the following projects in just four years: o Operations and crowd management for Specialized Expo Astana 2017 o Operations and crowd… Show more Company provides tailored solutions for major event operations delivery with extensive experience of over 10 years of work in the industry ensuring highest standards for all the projects we work on, from thorough strategic planning and resilient tactical approach to minute details of daily operations control and issue resolution. Successfully delivered the following projects in just four years: o Operations and crowd management for Specialized Expo Astana 2017 o Operations and crowd management, Main operations center for World Festival of Youth and Students 2017 o Readiness program scenarios development for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia o Last mile operational management at 6 major venues of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia o Crowd management, readiness and the athletes parade planning XXIX Winter Universiade 2019 in Krasnoyarsk o Re-load concept, project management, operational management, and promotion of the Moscow Mayor's Ice Hockey Cup 2019, 2020, 2021. The project became a Winner of the largest Russian sports award - BISPO 2019 nominated for the best sports events in 2019 o Project planning and operational management development (including Venue management, Spectators Services, and Crowd management, Security, Transport) for King Abdulaziz Camel Festival 2019, Saudi Arabia o Strategy concept, project planning and operational management (including Venue management, Security, Facility management and overlay, Transport, Arrival and Departure, Covid safety regulations, C4, Accreditation) for Chess World Cup FIDE 2021, Sochi, Russian Federation Show less Company provides tailored solutions for major event operations delivery with extensive experience of over 10 years of work in the industry ensuring highest standards for all the projects we work on, from thorough strategic planning and resilient tactical approach to minute details of daily operations control and issue resolution. Successfully delivered the following projects in just four years: o Operations and crowd management for Specialized Expo Astana 2017 o Operations and crowd… Show more Company provides tailored solutions for major event operations delivery with extensive experience of over 10 years of work in the industry ensuring highest standards for all the projects we work on, from thorough strategic planning and resilient tactical approach to minute details of daily operations control and issue resolution. Successfully delivered the following projects in just four years: o Operations and crowd management for Specialized Expo Astana 2017 o Operations and crowd management, Main operations center for World Festival of Youth and Students 2017 o Readiness program scenarios development for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia o Last mile operational management at 6 major venues of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia o Crowd management, readiness and the athletes parade planning XXIX Winter Universiade 2019 in Krasnoyarsk o Re-load concept, project management, operational management, and promotion of the Moscow Mayor's Ice Hockey Cup 2019, 2020, 2021. The project became a Winner of the largest Russian sports award - BISPO 2019 nominated for the best sports events in 2019 o Project planning and operational management development (including Venue management, Spectators Services, and Crowd management, Security, Transport) for King Abdulaziz Camel Festival 2019, Saudi Arabia o Strategy concept, project planning and operational management (including Venue management, Security, Facility management and overlay, Transport, Arrival and Departure, Covid safety regulations, C4, Accreditation) for Chess World Cup FIDE 2021, Sochi, Russian Federation Show less



АО НК "Астана ЭКСПО-2017"

• Kazakhstan
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Venue General Manager of EXPO-2017 Astana

  • Jan 2017 - Sep 2017

  • Project management and venue management development, C4 development and MOC operations for Specialized Expo Astana 2017; • Operations, crowd management, and readiness events for Specialized Expo Astana 2017 (including the development of crowd management plan, staffing plans, equipment and material process, training programs for staff and volunteers). The result – operations were effectively delivered; 3,9 million spectators’ visits were successfully organized. • Project management and venue management development, C4 development and MOC operations for Specialized Expo Astana 2017; • Operations, crowd management, and readiness events for Specialized Expo Astana 2017 (including the development of crowd management plan, staffing plans, equipment and material process, training programs for staff and volunteers). The result – operations were effectively delivered; 3,9 million spectators’ visits were successfully organized.



2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Local Organizing Committee

• Russian Federation
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Spectators Services

  • Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Development of strategy and Handbook for Spectators services; • Creating Crowd management plans for stadia of FWC2018; • Development of Last mile concept for all stadia of FWC2018; • Coordination of activities of Security, Transport (public transport), City operation, Ticketing as client lieder of group «Spectators»; • Creating of Concept of operations for Spectators services function; • Staffing and material planning for Spectators services; • Training programs planning for… Show more • Development of strategy and Handbook for Spectators services; • Creating Crowd management plans for stadia of FWC2018; • Development of Last mile concept for all stadia of FWC2018; • Coordination of activities of Security, Transport (public transport), City operation, Ticketing as client lieder of group «Spectators»; • Creating of Concept of operations for Spectators services function; • Staffing and material planning for Spectators services; • Training programs planning for staff, • Training and motivation program for volunteers; • Monitoring services for disabled spectators, development special services, such as audio comments for blind spectators. Show less • Development of strategy and Handbook for Spectators services; • Creating Crowd management plans for stadia of FWC2018; • Development of Last mile concept for all stadia of FWC2018; • Coordination of activities of Security, Transport (public transport), City operation, Ticketing as client lieder of group «Spectators»; • Creating of Concept of operations for Spectators services function; • Staffing and material planning for Spectators services; • Training programs planning for… Show more • Development of strategy and Handbook for Spectators services; • Creating Crowd management plans for stadia of FWC2018; • Development of Last mile concept for all stadia of FWC2018; • Coordination of activities of Security, Transport (public transport), City operation, Ticketing as client lieder of group «Spectators»; • Creating of Concept of operations for Spectators services function; • Staffing and material planning for Spectators services; • Training programs planning for staff, • Training and motivation program for volunteers; • Monitoring services for disabled spectators, development special services, such as audio comments for blind spectators. Show less



Baku 2015 European Games Operation Committee

• Azerbaijan
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Manager - Deputy VGM (Olympic stadium)

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Olympic Stadium in Baku – the biggest venue of the 1st European Games in Baku. Total capacity – 68 000 spectators. Olympic Stadium - venue for the Opening and Closing ceremonies of 1st European Games in Baku, as well as Athletics competitions. The total number of staff and volunteers are up to 8 000 people. • The stadium’s operations planning, including the monitoring of o the spectators’ departments’ plans (spectators services; ticketing services; caterings, clean and waste… Show more Olympic Stadium in Baku – the biggest venue of the 1st European Games in Baku. Total capacity – 68 000 spectators. Olympic Stadium - venue for the Opening and Closing ceremonies of 1st European Games in Baku, as well as Athletics competitions. The total number of staff and volunteers are up to 8 000 people. • The stadium’s operations planning, including the monitoring of o the spectators’ departments’ plans (spectators services; ticketing services; caterings, clean and waste services; merchandise shops’ services) and o departments responsible for the stadium events operations (construction management, facility management, logistics, protocol services, technological support, workforce, accreditation, security, transport, press and broadcasters, and others). o Elaboration and implementation of client groups’ routes, including the signage planning. • Stadium’s operations execution including the following tasks: o Operational management of the venue; o Development of a communication matrix; o Managing the spectators’ flow on site and areas adjacent to the venue, including public transport; o Organizing entertainment for the spectators before and after the main event to create a positive impression on the spectators of the Games; o Elaboration of the zoning plan. • Operational management and management of Venue Team before and during the Games; • Managing of the operational Test events on site (up to 20 000 spectators, 1500 staff). • Managing of the test events for Athletics competitions (200 National Technical Officials, 250 Sport volunteers, 50 staff). • Organizing venue visits of the Commission of the European Olympic Committee, national Olympic committees, media representatives. Show less Olympic Stadium in Baku – the biggest venue of the 1st European Games in Baku. Total capacity – 68 000 spectators. Olympic Stadium - venue for the Opening and Closing ceremonies of 1st European Games in Baku, as well as Athletics competitions. The total number of staff and volunteers are up to 8 000 people. • The stadium’s operations planning, including the monitoring of o the spectators’ departments’ plans (spectators services; ticketing services; caterings, clean and waste… Show more Olympic Stadium in Baku – the biggest venue of the 1st European Games in Baku. Total capacity – 68 000 spectators. Olympic Stadium - venue for the Opening and Closing ceremonies of 1st European Games in Baku, as well as Athletics competitions. The total number of staff and volunteers are up to 8 000 people. • The stadium’s operations planning, including the monitoring of o the spectators’ departments’ plans (spectators services; ticketing services; caterings, clean and waste services; merchandise shops’ services) and o departments responsible for the stadium events operations (construction management, facility management, logistics, protocol services, technological support, workforce, accreditation, security, transport, press and broadcasters, and others). o Elaboration and implementation of client groups’ routes, including the signage planning. • Stadium’s operations execution including the following tasks: o Operational management of the venue; o Development of a communication matrix; o Managing the spectators’ flow on site and areas adjacent to the venue, including public transport; o Organizing entertainment for the spectators before and after the main event to create a positive impression on the spectators of the Games; o Elaboration of the zoning plan. • Operational management and management of Venue Team before and during the Games; • Managing of the operational Test events on site (up to 20 000 spectators, 1500 staff). • Managing of the test events for Athletics competitions (200 National Technical Officials, 250 Sport volunteers, 50 staff). • Organizing venue visits of the Commission of the European Olympic Committee, national Olympic committees, media representatives. Show less



Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee

• Russian Federation
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Head of Olympic and Paralympic Medals Plaza

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2014

  Olympic Medals Plaza - a non-competition venue created for athletes Victory Ceremonies in the center of the Olympic Park. The ceremonies took place from February 8 to February 22, 2014. On the stage of the Medals Plaza 89 out of the 98 sets of medals of the Games in Sochi awards were presented to the winners. Olympic Victory Ceremonies were preceded by the cultural programs every evening - 26 best performances of folk groups from most famous regions of Russia, showing the diversity of cultural… Show more Olympic Medals Plaza - a non-competition venue created for athletes Victory Ceremonies in the center of the Olympic Park. The ceremonies took place from February 8 to February 22, 2014. On the stage of the Medals Plaza 89 out of the 98 sets of medals of the Games in Sochi awards were presented to the winners. Olympic Victory Ceremonies were preceded by the cultural programs every evening - 26 best performances of folk groups from most famous regions of Russia, showing the diversity of cultural life of the country. After the Victory Ceremonies the guests of the Olympic Park's attended music concerts of the artists such as Brainstorm, Chicherina, A Studio, BI-2, Garik Sukachev, Mummy Troll, Oleg Gazmanov, Thomas Anders, Kate Ryan and others. Totally for the Olympic Games Olympic Medals Plaza was attended by about half a million visitors (up to 45,000 spectators each evening). Paralympic Medals Plaza was located in the heart of the mountain cluster on the lower base of Rosa Khutor ski resort at an altitude of 575 m above sea level. Every day from March 9 to March 15 at the Paralympic Medals Plaza we held: live broadcasting from competition at the venues, performances of creative groups of our country, 58 Victory Ceremonies for the winners of the Paralympic Games and nightly gala concerts featuring popular music groups and artists: "Maxim" band, the group "Mirage", Irakli Pirtskhalava and many others. Altogether during the Paralympic Games, Medals Plaza was attended by more than 50,000 visitors (up to 7000 daily). Show less Olympic Medals Plaza - a non-competition venue created for athletes Victory Ceremonies in the center of the Olympic Park. The ceremonies took place from February 8 to February 22, 2014. On the stage of the Medals Plaza 89 out of the 98 sets of medals of the Games in Sochi awards were presented to the winners. Olympic Victory Ceremonies were preceded by the cultural programs every evening - 26 best performances of folk groups from most famous regions of Russia, showing the diversity of cultural… Show more Olympic Medals Plaza - a non-competition venue created for athletes Victory Ceremonies in the center of the Olympic Park. The ceremonies took place from February 8 to February 22, 2014. On the stage of the Medals Plaza 89 out of the 98 sets of medals of the Games in Sochi awards were presented to the winners. Olympic Victory Ceremonies were preceded by the cultural programs every evening - 26 best performances of folk groups from most famous regions of Russia, showing the diversity of cultural life of the country. After the Victory Ceremonies the guests of the Olympic Park's attended music concerts of the artists such as Brainstorm, Chicherina, A Studio, BI-2, Garik Sukachev, Mummy Troll, Oleg Gazmanov, Thomas Anders, Kate Ryan and others. Totally for the Olympic Games Olympic Medals Plaza was attended by about half a million visitors (up to 45,000 spectators each evening). Paralympic Medals Plaza was located in the heart of the mountain cluster on the lower base of Rosa Khutor ski resort at an altitude of 575 m above sea level. Every day from March 9 to March 15 at the Paralympic Medals Plaza we held: live broadcasting from competition at the venues, performances of creative groups of our country, 58 Victory Ceremonies for the winners of the Paralympic Games and nightly gala concerts featuring popular music groups and artists: "Maxim" band, the group "Mirage", Irakli Pirtskhalava and many others. Altogether during the Paralympic Games, Medals Plaza was attended by more than 50,000 visitors (up to 7000 daily). Show less



GEODIS

• France
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of SCM of Geodis Russia

  • Dec 2009 - Apr 2012

  • Responsible for Customs clearance strategy for the Russian region; • Developed the SCM strategy for the Russian region and secured the, implementation and communication of the Strategy within the Company including regional branches; • Consulting the clients on provision of value added Logistics and Freight Forwarding services; • Streamline the exchange of information on processes and their updates between the regional branches; • Analyze the Company’s current offerings with… Show more • Responsible for Customs clearance strategy for the Russian region; • Developed the SCM strategy for the Russian region and secured the, implementation and communication of the Strategy within the Company including regional branches; • Consulting the clients on provision of value added Logistics and Freight Forwarding services; • Streamline the exchange of information on processes and their updates between the regional branches; • Analyze the Company’s current offerings with regard to the market situation; • Supporting the Tender Management team(s) in completion of the RFQs and RFIs / RFPs with Supply Chain Management relevant information; • Leading the negotiations on Logistics services contracts; • Providing consultations on customs clearance; • Customs clearance department management and coordination (5 field offices); • Analysis of international projects with regard to customs regulations. Show less • Responsible for Customs clearance strategy for the Russian region; • Developed the SCM strategy for the Russian region and secured the, implementation and communication of the Strategy within the Company including regional branches; • Consulting the clients on provision of value added Logistics and Freight Forwarding services; • Streamline the exchange of information on processes and their updates between the regional branches; • Analyze the Company’s current offerings with… Show more • Responsible for Customs clearance strategy for the Russian region; • Developed the SCM strategy for the Russian region and secured the, implementation and communication of the Strategy within the Company including regional branches; • Consulting the clients on provision of value added Logistics and Freight Forwarding services; • Streamline the exchange of information on processes and their updates between the regional branches; • Analyze the Company’s current offerings with regard to the market situation; • Supporting the Tender Management team(s) in completion of the RFQs and RFIs / RFPs with Supply Chain Management relevant information; • Leading the negotiations on Logistics services contracts; • Providing consultations on customs clearance; • Customs clearance department management and coordination (5 field offices); • Analysis of international projects with regard to customs regulations. Show less



Panalpina

• Denmark
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of SCM development Black and Caspian sea area

  • Oct 2002 - Dec 2009

  • Consolidated SCM processes within the Region / Streamlined various processes and implemented the exchange of information within the Company’s regional branches; • Analyzed the Company’s offerings and market requirements; • Analyzed SCM demand in BCS area, structured and prioritized the Company’s offers in close cooperation with M&S and Operations / Finance; • Developed a SCM strategy for BCS area and ensured its implementation within the Company; • Developed and implemented… Show more • Consolidated SCM processes within the Region / Streamlined various processes and implemented the exchange of information within the Company’s regional branches; • Analyzed the Company’s offerings and market requirements; • Analyzed SCM demand in BCS area, structured and prioritized the Company’s offers in close cooperation with M&S and Operations / Finance; • Developed a SCM strategy for BCS area and ensured its implementation within the Company; • Developed and implemented new efficient and cost-effective customer solutions / applications; • Consulted the clients on provision of value added Logistics and Freight Forwarding services; • Supported the Tender Management team(s) in completion of the RFQs and RFIs / RFPs with Supply Chain Management relevant information; • Structured and implemented the positioning of the Supply Chain division within the Panalpina Group throughout the world. Show less • Consolidated SCM processes within the Region / Streamlined various processes and implemented the exchange of information within the Company’s regional branches; • Analyzed the Company’s offerings and market requirements; • Analyzed SCM demand in BCS area, structured and prioritized the Company’s offers in close cooperation with M&S and Operations / Finance; • Developed a SCM strategy for BCS area and ensured its implementation within the Company; • Developed and implemented… Show more • Consolidated SCM processes within the Region / Streamlined various processes and implemented the exchange of information within the Company’s regional branches; • Analyzed the Company’s offerings and market requirements; • Analyzed SCM demand in BCS area, structured and prioritized the Company’s offers in close cooperation with M&S and Operations / Finance; • Developed a SCM strategy for BCS area and ensured its implementation within the Company; • Developed and implemented new efficient and cost-effective customer solutions / applications; • Consulted the clients on provision of value added Logistics and Freight Forwarding services; • Supported the Tender Management team(s) in completion of the RFQs and RFIs / RFPs with Supply Chain Management relevant information; • Structured and implemented the positioning of the Supply Chain division within the Panalpina Group throughout the world. Show less