About Ekaterina
Hello, I'm Ekaterina – a data‑driven Strategy & Operations leader with 10+ years’ experience at top‑tier management consulting firms and in‑house strategy roles.
I partner with C‑suite executives to shape firm‑wide strategic portfolios, driving 8× value creation and 30% revenue growth through innovative corporate and go‑to‑market strategies, target operating model design, and cross‑functional collaboration.
I excel at translating complex data into compelling executive narratives and delivering results under pressure, even with limited resources. For instance, I helped launch Saudi Arabia's pioneering foreign fashion campus and introduced the industry’s first sustainability index, unlocking new growth opportunities and building strong stakeholder alignment.
Originally from Russia and now based in Dubai, I’ve built a robust network across both public and private sectors in the region. With a Master’s in Data Science, experience on the PwC Innovation Board, and a deep passion for data analytics and AI, I am eager to support ambitious projects that transform businesses.
Let’s connect and explore how I can bring strategic insight and digital innovation to your next project.
Russian
Native or bilingual
French
Basic
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Dubai City (up to 50km), Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City (up to 50km), Sharjah city (up to 50km), Ras al-Khaimah (up to 50km)
Experience
- MONITOR DELOITTE MIDDLE EASTSENIOR MANAGER – STRATEGY, ANALYTICS, AND M&ACONSULTING AND AUDITSSeptember 2022 - December 2024 (2 years and 3 months)United Arab EmiratesLed strategy implementation: Spearheaded a strategic implementation project for a Saudi Arabian consumer industry subsector. Oversaw cross-functional teams and successfully launched 7 strategic pilots.• Owned a portfolio of firm‑wide strategic initiatives, partnering directly with the Strategy office and CEO to define target operating model, governance structure, and roadmaps.• Led market‑entry strategy and execution for Saudi's first foreign fashion university, securing multimillion-dollar investments and stakeholder buy‑in.• Developed and launched the region's first Sustainability Index, designing ESG governance, KPI dashboards, and analytics to support regulatory compliance and investor reporting.
- Deloitte ConsultingDIRECTOR – STRATEGY, ANALYTICS, AND M&ACONSULTING AND AUDITSJanuary 2022 - September 2022 (8 months)Moscow, RussiaPlayed a key role in shaping company and client outcomes through project management, client strategy alignment, and business transformation efforts, while also leading the Project Management Office and supervising various internal projects.• Oversaw cross‑functional M&A due diligence for Russia's largest chemical firm, coordinating finance, operations, and risk assessments to support a major transaction.• Paved the way for Deloitte to become the first among Big-4 firms to move out of Russia in alignment with sanctions.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) AdvisorySENIOR MANAGER – STRATEGYCONSULTING AND AUDITSJanuary 2018 - December 2021 (3 years and 11 months)RussiaSecured rapid promotion and acted as a digital transformation leader. Enhanced recruiting processes, excelled at managing projects, successfully drove digital strategy, rationalized investments, and achieved ambitious growth.• Served on the PwC Innovation Board, driving digital transformation by developing digital products like the PwC Digital Store and digitizing consulting processes for greater efficiency and scalability.• Managed end-to-end project management processes on over 10 projects that included the following achievements:• Directed growth strategy development for a Russian consumer holding, driving 8× enterprise value over five years.• Developed a 5-year digital strategy for a Russian logistic and e-commerce player that saw + 30% revenue growth and -9% OPEX reduction.
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Education
- Master of Liberal ArtsHarvard Extension SchoolMaster of Liberal Arts, Data Science
- Master's Degree in EconomicsFinancial University2010Master's Degree in Economics