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Experienced turnaround professional with expertise in Portfolio Management, Strategy development, Investments and Operational management
Vlad Kozlov
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London, United Kingdom
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Senior executive experienced in PE and advisory. Strong expertise in strategy development and performance improvement.
Proven track record of managing complex corporate turnarounds, Big Data analytics and driving growth. Significant
exposure to a wealth of industries including consumer, retail, healthcare.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Led optimisation and growth of a medical laboratory business. Restructuring and growing a company into a major
chain of medical laboratories to more than 200 bcp (outlets) and more than 10K tubes daily volume. Sales growth
100% in 3 years across retail, B2B channels.
• Big Data approach to identify key drivers of store performance in retail and optimising store portfolio of more than
1000 stores. Project led to store closures and savings of more than £9M
• As CEO contributed to turning a company into a leading international player by leading major corporate restructuring,
developing global expansion strategies, setting up KPISs and creating major brands, building international distribution
and becoming 4th fastest growing brand globally.
Proven track record of managing complex corporate turnarounds, Big Data analytics and driving growth. Significant
exposure to a wealth of industries including consumer, retail, healthcare.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Led optimisation and growth of a medical laboratory business. Restructuring and growing a company into a major
chain of medical laboratories to more than 200 bcp (outlets) and more than 10K tubes daily volume. Sales growth
100% in 3 years across retail, B2B channels.
• Big Data approach to identify key drivers of store performance in retail and optimising store portfolio of more than
1000 stores. Project led to store closures and savings of more than £9M
• As CEO contributed to turning a company into a leading international player by leading major corporate restructuring,
developing global expansion strategies, setting up KPISs and creating major brands, building international distribution
and becoming 4th fastest growing brand globally.
Industries
Language
English
Fluently
French
Good
Russian
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2009 - ?
job
Partner
Ami Capital Partners.
• Advisory, Performance Improvement and investments PE/VC. Active involvement and management. Focusing on Healthcare, Consumer and Technology sectors.
• CEO/Chairman. Optimisation and growth of a medical laboratory business. Led an
investment from sourcing to exit. Buy&build strategy. Restructuring and growing a
company into a major chain of medical laboratories to more than 200 bcp (outlets) and more than 10K tubes daily volume. Sales growth 100% in 3 years. M&A and organic
expansion. Strategy development, brand positioning.
• Global growth and expansion strategy and marketing positioning for a technology
company. Partnership and JV agreements.
• Executive Chairman Corporate governance introduction. For leading medical equipment
distributor and manufacturer (revenue $500m+) set up a corporate governance structure.
Established board of directors and management committees, financial reporting and KPI
systems and processes
• Cost and working capital optimisation. Introduction of control systems and monitoring
as well as AVA (activity value analysis) resulted in 22% costs reduction and reducing
working capital by 40%.
• Sales effectiveness. Introduced CRM, driving sales tor a B2B segments and improving
project monitoring increasing sales by 15%. Developed detailed analysis of product
portfolio. Optimised portfolio, introduced business planning.
• Launching new business unit for a global pharmaceutical company. Set up programme
management office, developed key KPIs and supported CEO in developing new market
• For a global consumer goods company conducted detailed market assessment project,
quantifying sub segments and product market shares. Develop market entry strategy.
Assessed potential M&A targets
• CEO/Chairman. Optimisation and growth of a medical laboratory business. Led an
investment from sourcing to exit. Buy&build strategy. Restructuring and growing a
company into a major chain of medical laboratories to more than 200 bcp (outlets) and more than 10K tubes daily volume. Sales growth 100% in 3 years. M&A and organic
expansion. Strategy development, brand positioning.
• Global growth and expansion strategy and marketing positioning for a technology
company. Partnership and JV agreements.
• Executive Chairman Corporate governance introduction. For leading medical equipment
distributor and manufacturer (revenue $500m+) set up a corporate governance structure.
Established board of directors and management committees, financial reporting and KPI
systems and processes
• Cost and working capital optimisation. Introduction of control systems and monitoring
as well as AVA (activity value analysis) resulted in 22% costs reduction and reducing
working capital by 40%.
• Sales effectiveness. Introduced CRM, driving sales tor a B2B segments and improving
project monitoring increasing sales by 15%. Developed detailed analysis of product
portfolio. Optimised portfolio, introduced business planning.
• Launching new business unit for a global pharmaceutical company. Set up programme
management office, developed key KPIs and supported CEO in developing new market
• For a global consumer goods company conducted detailed market assessment project,
quantifying sub segments and product market shares. Develop market entry strategy.
Assessed potential M&A targets
Monitoring, LED, UP, Processes, Working capital, Assessment, Strategy development, Office, Market entry, KPI, Development, Ceo, Marketing, Growth, Pharmaceutical, Technology, Sourcing, Sales, Management, Optimization, M&A, B2B, CRM
2007 - 2009
job
Managing Director
JV with Temasek.
Investment fund $650mln under management, 12 deals. Focus on Consumer, Financial
Services, Healthcare
• Led fund strategy development, fund origination, market top-down analysis prioritising
sectors and investment opportunities, investment and portfolio strategy.
• Board Director at 3 portfolio companies. Portfolio assessment, operational
improvements and financing solutions.
• Led a turnaround and management change of a fashion retail chain of 35 stores,
reviewed and optimised business model. Up to 70% improvement to cost structure due
to restructuring and optimisation. Subsequently the company returned to growth and was ranked among Top 25 fastest growing companies
Services, Healthcare
• Led fund strategy development, fund origination, market top-down analysis prioritising
sectors and investment opportunities, investment and portfolio strategy.
• Board Director at 3 portfolio companies. Portfolio assessment, operational
improvements and financing solutions.
• Led a turnaround and management change of a fashion retail chain of 35 stores,
reviewed and optimised business model. Up to 70% improvement to cost structure due
to restructuring and optimisation. Subsequently the company returned to growth and was ranked among Top 25 fastest growing companies
Retail, Fashion, Optimization, Management, Turnaround, Growth, Development, Strategy development, Assessment, UP, LED
2004 - 2007
job
CEO
Russian Standard, Ltd.
Second largest world's vodka company
• 4th fastest growing brand globally. Company grew sales by c 30% per year to more than
$200m revenue, opened new markets including USA, Germany, China.
• Contributed to turning a company into a leading international player by leading major
corporate restructuring, developing global expansion strategies, setting up KPISs and creating major brands, building international distribution.
• Optimised capital structure. Arranged international financing - bonds of c$100m
• Build new production facility. Led the project with budget in excess of $60m. Raised
financing, planned and control budget, timeline, contractors etc
• Implemented SAP ERP system. Reviewed and improved internal processes and procedures. Increased efficiency - 50% reduction for purchasing orders timing.
• 4th fastest growing brand globally. Company grew sales by c 30% per year to more than
$200m revenue, opened new markets including USA, Germany, China.
• Contributed to turning a company into a leading international player by leading major
corporate restructuring, developing global expansion strategies, setting up KPISs and creating major brands, building international distribution.
• Optimised capital structure. Arranged international financing - bonds of c$100m
• Build new production facility. Led the project with budget in excess of $60m. Raised
financing, planned and control budget, timeline, contractors etc
• Implemented SAP ERP system. Reviewed and improved internal processes and procedures. Increased efficiency - 50% reduction for purchasing orders timing.
Budget, SAP, ERP, C, Sales, SAP ERP, Ceo, International, China, Production, USA, Processes, UP, LED
2002 - 2004
job
MANAGER
Boxwood /KPMG.
UK
Private equity, turnaround and performance improvement group
• Developed corporate and business units' strategies for a major UK retailer. Led Board
of Directors in developing and implementing strategy. The strategy was adopted to prevent a takeover. Subsequently the share price grew by 90%.
• Programme managed new business development initiative (M&A) focused on
franchising and acquisition opportunities. Led a cross-functional team focusing on store
portfolio strategy, new business development and acquisitions. Identified growth and partnership opportunities, priorities in the core areas. Improved investment process,
developed recommendations for divestiture and acquisitions.
Private equity, turnaround and performance improvement group
• Developed corporate and business units' strategies for a major UK retailer. Led Board
of Directors in developing and implementing strategy. The strategy was adopted to prevent a takeover. Subsequently the share price grew by 90%.
• Programme managed new business development initiative (M&A) focused on
franchising and acquisition opportunities. Led a cross-functional team focusing on store
portfolio strategy, new business development and acquisitions. Identified growth and partnership opportunities, priorities in the core areas. Improved investment process,
developed recommendations for divestiture and acquisitions.
Business development, M&A, Turnaround, Growth, Development, Manager, LED
2000 - 2002
job
ASSOCIATE
McKinsey & Company, Inc.
UK
Advised Senior Executives on strategy focusing on private equity, retail and consumer
• Strategic due diligence projects. Best practices in private equity management.
Modelling key drivers of the portfolio performance and private equity strategies
• Corporate VC configuration based on growth strategy for an S&P100 consumer goods
company. Due diligence. Analysis of business plans for start-ups and new initiatives,
M&A and other opportunities in different sectors and markets.
• Developed an innovative approach to post-merger integration based on M&A strategy.
Analysed M&A strategies; assessed M&A risks and key success factors
Advised Senior Executives on strategy focusing on private equity, retail and consumer
• Strategic due diligence projects. Best practices in private equity management.
Modelling key drivers of the portfolio performance and private equity strategies
• Corporate VC configuration based on growth strategy for an S&P100 consumer goods
company. Due diligence. Analysis of business plans for start-ups and new initiatives,
M&A and other opportunities in different sectors and markets.
• Developed an innovative approach to post-merger integration based on M&A strategy.
Analysed M&A strategies; assessed M&A risks and key success factors
Retail, Growth strategy, M&A, Integration, Due Diligence, Management, Growth
1997 - 1999
job
PROJECT MANAGER - FINANCE & OPERATIONS
DIAGEO.
London, UK
World's leading premium alcohol drinks business
PROJECT MANAGER - FINANCE & OPERATIONS
• Contributed to a number of cross-functional projects following Guinness and GrandMet
merger. Developed a statistical model to forecast post-merger results and synergies.
• Post-merger supply chain integration. The project led to site closures and business
reorganisation (Project budget in excess of £50 M). Developed a unique trade-off
approach modelling integrated strategic supply chain and optimising supply chain costs
(US pilot project's estimated annual savings were 15% of operating cost or circa £2 M)
• Developed and managed a project focusing on improving cost to serve. Used a value-
based approach in assessing results of financial and operational decisions.
World's leading premium alcohol drinks business
PROJECT MANAGER - FINANCE & OPERATIONS
• Contributed to a number of cross-functional projects following Guinness and GrandMet
merger. Developed a statistical model to forecast post-merger results and synergies.
• Post-merger supply chain integration. The project led to site closures and business
reorganisation (Project budget in excess of £50 M). Developed a unique trade-off
approach modelling integrated strategic supply chain and optimising supply chain costs
(US pilot project's estimated annual savings were 15% of operating cost or circa £2 M)
• Developed and managed a project focusing on improving cost to serve. Used a value-
based approach in assessing results of financial and operational decisions.
Project Manager, Operations, Budget, Integration, Finance, Forecast, Manager, LED
1994 - 1997
job
FINANCE & IT SYSTEMS DIRECTOR
Eastern Computer Systems (ECS), Ltd.
• Organised & managed Finance department. Set up cash flow management system
• M&A. Performed due diligence and valuations. Managed integration of IT and finance
departments after the merger of the businesses that formed ECS Ltd.
• M&A. Performed due diligence and valuations. Managed integration of IT and finance
departments after the merger of the businesses that formed ECS Ltd.
M&A, Integration, Due Diligence, Management, Finance, It, UP
My education
2005
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2007
INSEAD
N/a, Leadership and organisation behaviour
N/a, Leadership and organisation behaviour
1999
-
2000
INSEAD
MBA, N/a
MBA, N/a
1988
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1994
Moscow State Engineering Physics Institute Technical University
Masters, Physics
Masters, Physics
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