Dr. Evgeny Polyakov

Provided consulting services to corporate members of Bradford, Leeds and York Chambers of Commerce and Industry in area of strategic development and B2B sales into the Russian market. Delivered workshops on Doing business in Russia at the Board level.

Having started with Sulzer in the role of Business Development Russia progressed to the role of Project Manager with responsibility for Russian projects. Sulzer Turbo Services develop rapidly in the Russian market and was involved in projects with TGC-1, Fortum, Ural Industrial Ural Polar, with full project management responsibility for TGC-6 long term service agreement.

- Founded and developed the Russia Consult to provide export related training, due diligence, financial analysis and consultancy focussing on the Russian market - Devised the business strategy and developed the operation through: * Organising two large business conferences and a series of seminars and workshops * Delivering consulting services to British companies expanding into Russia * Building a strong network of contacts with clients and government organisations * Corporate training at Board level

- Led a range of business courses and delivered postgraduate and undergraduate lectures and seminars in the UK, Russia, Hong Kong, Germany. - Provided teaching in Corporate and Business Strategy, Project and Risk Management, Research Methods and Techniques, Transition and Emerging Markets - Took additional responsibilities as a Member of the Research and Enterprise Committee and researched corporate turnaround and international business.

- Successfully delivered consultancy services to corporate clients in Russia and South Africa - Stabilised the business by securing attractive international accounts and via strategic alliances

Emerging Markets (Russia)