Igor Karpachev

Designing and executing breakthrough digital strategies. Applying technology and process innovations to solve ever changing and evolving business challenges. Transactional e-commerce, marketplaces, cross-border trade, digital content, virtual communities.

Building vibrant online/in-person alumni communities from concept to international scaling. Developing best practices and standards, recruiting and coaching volunteer leadership teams. Driving local and international partnerships with ecosystem players.

Developed strategy and led implementation of company's online and e-commerce ventures across several countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Grew and managed local teams. Initiated and nurtured local and international partnerships.

Conceptualized, launched and developed Russia-Asia e-commerce marketplace, targeted to small businesses and retail customers. From concept to first orders in 2.5 months.

General Management responsibility for the e-commerce business of MIH/Naspers, a media conglomerate with market cap of US$60B. Grew e-commerce business from one to five business lines and from five to 150 team in three years.

Launched and developed specialized supply chain consultancy from the ground up. Grew to 100+ blue chip clients in retail, distribution, logistics and manufacturing industries.

Executed business development/M&A projects for the Ford's Aftermarket Services Division - a business unit, providing repair and spare parts sales to the entire Ford fleet of passenger cars across 19 European markets.

Managed teams of 4-5 consultants on business process design and technology implementation projects. Turned around and effectively managed the consulting group through the 1998 financial crisis.