Valeriy Gorokhov

Undertook implementation of new business model including: - Optimization of legal structure; - Development of Finance, Logistics, HR, IT and Legal functions; - Development of company’ strategy for Russia and CIS; - Ensure compliance to high standards of SOX, FCPA, corporate ethics and sustainability.

Ensured reliable monthly closure process; Improved annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes; Facilitated FCPA and SOX process improvements; Implemented new reporting tools to integrate into a new DACH regional grouping. ACHIEVEMENTS: Successfully completed Lean Six Sigma project on optimization of cost center structure (scaled down from 150 to 39 cost centers)

Developed from scratch Finance, HR, Procurement and IT functions for the front-end office in Russia and CIS; Implemented US GAAP and IFRS reporting; Ensured SOX and FCPA audit and compliance; Participated in SOX audit within EMEA; Supervised Hungary and Poland controlling teams ACHIEVEMENTS: Controllable cost to Net Sales ratio fell from 35% to 12%; successfully passed SOX and FCPA audits; successfully lead audit site visits in Belgium, Finland, Spain and Italy.

Structured real-estate investment strategy for mid-range investors, with minimal management fees and annual capital gain >15% ACHIEVEMENTS: 0.1-0.2% annual management fee, 20% annual capital gain and 5% annual cash return.

Co-lead business model change – from equity investment to operational investment, including integration of new companies with full operational structures across 5 regions in Central Russia; ACHIEVEMENTS: Developed copy&paste back-office functions (finance and purchasing) to streamline integration of new regional acquisitions, implemented IFRS reporting, optimized cross-border exposure, minimized profit tax exposure by 70%.

Managed post-merger integration project, developing unified group sourcing strategies for operations in US, France, Italy and Russia. ACHIEVEMENTS: Completed post-merger integration project (12 cross-border teams from Italy, France, USA and Russia), resulting in 70M$US of annual savings.

Managed integration of acquired cement plant into Holcim EMEA, streamlining finance, procurement, legal and HR; Developed centralized finance office for all Holcim sites in Russia; Implemented IFRS reporting; Co-lead strategy setting and development in Russia and CIS. ACHIEVEMENTS: Established centralized finance and procurement organization resulting in 3M$ savings. implemented Code of Conduct for Russia and CIS.

Integrated finance organization of newly acquired plant in Russia into group structures; Developed US GAAP reporting ACHIEVEMENTS: recovered 300k$US of VAT, completed Y2K project in Cargill UK plc.

Non-Executive Director duties and behavioral competencies, Board dynamics

Business administration, corporate finance

Business administration, international business

History of Philosophy, Methodology of science.