We are a boutique investment company headquartered
in Uzbekistan, offering a comprehensive range
of services tailored to businesses, entrepreneurs, government entities, and investors
in Uzbekistan, offering a comprehensive range
of services tailored to businesses, entrepreneurs, government entities, and investors
About us
At our core, we boast a highly skilled team of professionals with extensive expertise in both the local Uzbekistan market and international financial markets. This diverse experience equips us with the ability to effectively navigate complex investment landscapes and provide our clients with unparalleled access to unique information and specialized insights
Services
For Corporations
& Business Owners
& Business Owners
Equity and Debt Capital Raising
Research
Strategy & M&A
Business Valuation
Pre-Sale Preparation
For Government
Transaction Planning
Transaction Structuring
For Investors
Asset Selection
Research
Real Estate Capital Market
Asset Management
LBO
Privatization
Transaction Planning
Transaction Structuring
Equity and Debt Capital Raising
Rating advisory
Ilya Slavin
Managing Director
16 years of experience in the largest investment banks in Europe
Ilya Slavin is an esteemed professional with extensive experience in global markets and management consulting. He has had the privilege of working at renowned international investment banks, including UBS, BNP Paribas, and Sberbank CIB, during his more than 10-year tenure in the United Kingdom.
Throughout his career, Ilya has played a significant role in facilitating the attraction of over $2 billion to the capital markets through structured deals and innovative financial products. This exceptional track record, coupled with his diverse knowledge and skill set, motivated Ilya to establish an investment company. Guided by a global perspective and a genuine commitment to delivering value to investors, he firmly believes that Satori has the potential to compete with industry giants. Moreover, he recognizes Uzbekistan as a favourable destination for attracting investments and fostering business development.
Education:
Ilya Slavin is an esteemed professional with extensive experience in global markets and management consulting. He has had the privilege of working at renowned international investment banks, including UBS, BNP Paribas, and Sberbank CIB, during his more than 10-year tenure in the United Kingdom.
Throughout his career, Ilya has played a significant role in facilitating the attraction of over $2 billion to the capital markets through structured deals and innovative financial products. This exceptional track record, coupled with his diverse knowledge and skill set, motivated Ilya to establish an investment company. Guided by a global perspective and a genuine commitment to delivering value to investors, he firmly believes that Satori has the potential to compete with industry giants. Moreover, he recognizes Uzbekistan as a favourable destination for attracting investments and fostering business development.
Education:
- Executive MBA, London
- CISI Level 3 Securities & Financial Derivatives certificates — Chatered Institute For Securities & Investments, London
- PgC Financial Economics — City University, London
- Financial University, Moscow
Dmitry Byaloshitskiy
Executive Director
12 years in corporate finance
Prior to joining Satori, Dmitry held a key leadership role as the Head of the "Capital Markets and Investor Relations" department at ALROSA, the world's largest diamond mining company. During his tenure, Dmitry played a vital role in orchestrating the successful attraction of over $2 billion through IPO and SPO processes on the Moscow Exchange. Additionally, he demonstrated exceptional proficiency in overseeing and executing a diverse range of debt capital market transactions, accumulating a total volume exceeding $5 billion.
Education:
Prior to joining Satori, Dmitry held a key leadership role as the Head of the "Capital Markets and Investor Relations" department at ALROSA, the world's largest diamond mining company. During his tenure, Dmitry played a vital role in orchestrating the successful attraction of over $2 billion through IPO and SPO processes on the Moscow Exchange. Additionally, he demonstrated exceptional proficiency in overseeing and executing a diverse range of debt capital market transactions, accumulating a total volume exceeding $5 billion.
Education:
- Master of Economics in Banking and Finance — Sheffield Hallam University, UK
- Master's degree in Economics — Moscow International Higher School of Business "Mirbis”
Konstantin Magkaev
Valuation expert
Professional Experience:
Education:
- Joined Satori following a successful tenure at PwC, specializing in business valuation across the petroleum products, metals & mining, and power sectors
- Led a high-profile project involving the evaluation of energy companies with a cumulative value exceeding $300 million
- Conducted comprehensive valuations of major steelmaking companies, collectively valued at over $100 billion
- Undertook evaluations of prominent copper and gold mining assets in both the British and Armenian markets, amounting to a total value surpassing $2 billion
- Recognized for his contributions as the author of more than 5 published scientific papers.
- Distinguished as a tutor at the esteemed 'School of Finance' and serves as a keynote speaker for the prestigious Metals & Mining division
Education:
- Master's degree programme: Economics (Financial Analytics) — MSU
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Economics — Financial University, Moscow
Ivan Orlov
Analyst
Joined Satori following a tenure in Strategy & Corporate Development at OZON — the second-largest e-commerce company in Russia, with an annual turnover of $12.9 billion in 2022.
Professional Experience:
Education:
Professional Experience:
- Researched new markets and business opportunities, conducted extensive e-commerce research, and actively engaged in capital raising and M&A activities
- Devised a growth strategy during a challenging economic period, propelling OZON to become the world's fastest-growing public marketplace and achieve profitability, despite significant historical losses
- Played a vital role in evaluating and assessing 7 innovative projects initiated by Danone, leading to successful national-level launches
- Served as a distinguished tutor at the School of Finance, specializing in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sector
- Recognized as a recipient of the prestigious Troika Dialogue "Above the Dream" scholarship program
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in economics — Higher School of Economics, Moscow
- Corporate Finance — School of Finance under MSU
Kristina Voitsekhovskaia
Head of Marketing Department
Strategic Marketing. Branding. Communication Policy.
Professional Experience:
Education:
Professional Experience:
- Development of Marketing Strategies
- Analysis of market trends and competitive environment to determine optimal product positioning
- A/B testing to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns, allowing for the optimization of the advertising budget
- Conducting training sessions and seminars to improve the marketing skills of internal staff
- Possessing 7 years of experience utilizing marketing tools in the B2C sector, as well as managing products with a prolonged sales cycle
- Proficient in B2B operations, having successfully executed 7 below-the-line (BTL) projects, reaching a substantial client base of over 20,000 within the B2B market
- Demonstrated expertise in implementing effective marketing tools, fostering impactful collaborations with renowned companies such as Gucci, Guess, Benetton, McDonald’s, KFC, and more
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing — Institute of Business and Design
- Bachelor's Degree in Advertising and PR — Institute of Communications and Media
Evgeny Shapovalov
The head of the direction
7 years of experience in trading in financial markets and asset management
Experience:
• Joined Satori after serving as an investment solutions advisor at Sber Private Banking
• Began professional career at ATON investment company, acquiring valuable experience along the way
Education:
Experience:
• Joined Satori after serving as an investment solutions advisor at Sber Private Banking
• Began professional career at ATON investment company, acquiring valuable experience along the way
Education:
- Master's Degree in Financial Markets and Financial Instruments — Higher School of Economics, Moscow
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Economics — Higher School of Economics, Moscow
Anastasya Pavelko
PR specialist
With 7 years of experience in marketing and PR across diverse industries such as real estate, medicine, e-commerce, and tourism, Nastya has achieved the following professional milestones:
Professional Experience:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Advertising and PR — Institute of Communications and Media
Professional Experience:
- Development of PR Strategies
- Conducting training sessions and seminars to improve the marketing skills of internal staff
- Successfully organized exhibitions and showcases targeting the B2B segment
- Authored and contributed to over 300 articles, presentations, and press releases for media dissemination
- Developed and delivered a specialized training course titled "Combating Distress"
- Created and managed advertising campaigns to enhance brand visibility and impact
- Devised and implemented comprehensive marketing and communication strategies aimed at cultivating a positive corporate image for the company
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Advertising and PR — Institute of Communications and Media
Amir Maksadov
Account Manager
8 years of experience in direct investments
Professional Experience:
Education:
• Management and Marketing — Slavic University
Professional Experience:
- Structuring deals within the Uzbek-British legal framework
- Engaging with institutional investors
- Private Equity / VC
- Overseeing the financial and legal Due Diligence
- Formerly worked at wealth investment company, where he managed investment portfolio
- Structured $10 million investment fund "UZCARD Ventures", and also served as a junior partner at UZCARD Ventures
Education:
• Management and Marketing — Slavic University
Robert Vaganian
Chief Product Officer
5 years in digital product development
Professional Experience:
Education:
• Faculty of Medicine — I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Professional Experience:
- Joined Satori from Uzum Holding, where he demonstrated excellent performance by bringing the best fintech practices to Uzbekistan
- Previosly led the R&D department in the field of artificial intelligence in medicine
- Managed the customer service division in the largest Pharm E-commerce project in the CIS countries
Education:
• Faculty of Medicine — I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Anastasya Domnikova
Chief Product Officer
15-year track record in the field of law. Вusiness coach and author of the acclaimed course «Accounting in Law»
Professional Experience:
- Provided comprehensive legal support to various companies.
- Engaged in both cameral and field tax audits.
- Specialized in patent searches, trademark registrations, and the reclamation of technical specifications from unauthorized possession.
- Successfully thwarted unauthorized inspections by state authorities.
- Expertise in establishing legal entities across CIS countries and Europe, including the opening of 5 companies outside Uzbekistan.
- Offered consultancy in organizational tax matters and tax optimization, achieving over $500,000 in savings.
Education:
- Anastasia has completed over 31 courses between 2019 and 2023, demonstrating her commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Master’s in International Private, Commercial, and Financial Law from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Tashkent
- Bachelor’s in Civil Law and Jurisprudence from the Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics, and Informatics (MESI)
Dinara Khaybullina
Sales Director
15 years of management experience and 5 years of sales experience in the field of investment consulting
Professional Experience:
- Prior to joining Satori, managed the department for attracting and supporting private and corporate clients at Freedom Finance, where she also handled the creation of individual investment portfolios
- Worked with clients on leading stock exchanges around the world (UFB, NYSE, NASDAQ), participated in popularizing public IPOs, SPOs, FPOs in Uzbekistan
- Holds a market specialist qualification certificate, level II
Education:
- Securities Market and Corporate Governance in JSC — National Center for Training Specialists in New Markets
- HRM-15 Personnel Management — Kelajak Ilmi International Business School
- Law Degree — Turan University, Almaty
Uzbekistan is the 2nd largest economy
in Central Asia
and continues to grow
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