Agile Strategy
Digital Transformation
Agile Strategy
Agile Strategy
A dynamic, creative and rational strategy development process consisting of three sprints: a unique mechanism for generating and evaluating new ideas, profound testing of the most promising strategic options and the final strategic choice, as well as setting the agenda for management.
A dynamic, creative and rational strategy development process consisting of three sprints: a unique mechanism for generating and evaluating new ideas, profound testing of the most promising strategic options and the final strategic choice, as well as setting the agenda for management.
Analyzing the multidimensional space – Value Net – we provide the maximum coverage of opportunities for growth. We do not "boil the ocean" and do not bother the company's management with countless interviews, as it used to be done with the traditional approach. Our approach is unique. Its high structuredness provides determination and rapid assessment of 10–20 possible strategic options. Then, using accurately formulated strategic models, we choose the most promising ones from a long list of opportunities and develop them by applying more thorough testing.
At this stage, we conduct additional market research, assess the potential for value creation as well as associated risks, and the company's need for competencies and resources. As a result, unlike the traditional process, the implementation of Agile Strategy requires twice or thrice less time and offers a higher quality of the final strategic choice.
Analyzing the multidimensional space – Value Net – we provide the maximum coverage of opportunities for growth. We do not "boil the ocean" and do not bother the company's management with countless interviews, as it used to be done with the traditional approach. Our approach is unique. Its high structuredness provides determination and rapid assessment of 10–20 possible strategic options. Then, using accurately formulated strategic models, we choose the most promising ones from a long list of opportunities and develop them by applying more thorough testing.
At this stage, we conduct additional market research, assess the potential for value creation as well as associated risks, and the company's need for competencies and resources. As a result, unlike the traditional process, the implementation of Agile Strategy requires twice or thrice less time and offers a higher quality of the final strategic choice.
Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation does not intend to deal excessively with IT technologies, but rather with the direction of development – "how (alternatively) we will do our business tomorrow in order to become more competitive in this new rapidly growing digitizing world"
Digital Transformation does not intend to deal excessively with IT technologies, but rather with the direction of development – "how (alternatively) we will do our business tomorrow in order to become more competitive in this new rapidly growing digitizing world"
Digital Transformation has ceased to be just a fashionable hobby. Today, it is a real challenge for all companies with no exception. The future has already come. In some sectors this has already been experienced, in others the process is just beginning. We help our clients in developing their own digital transformation strategy. Why does your company need digital transformation and how will it affect your competitive position, revenue and profit? What and how should be done to fully realize the opportunities in the new digital reality?
We will help you in answering all these and other key questions. The Strategy Partners team will conduct a comprehensive diagnosis of your company's readiness for digital transformation, develop a new strategic and operational model, and identify key technology solutions, taking into account the best international practices.
Digital Transformation has ceased to be just a fashionable hobby. Today, it is a real challenge for all companies with no exception. The future has already come. In some sectors this has already been experienced, in others the process is just beginning. We help our clients in developing their own digital transformation strategy. Why does your company need digital transformation and how will it affect your competitive position, revenue and profit? What and how should be done to fully realize the opportunities in the new digital reality?
We will help you in answering all these and other key questions. The Strategy Partners team will conduct a comprehensive diagnosis of your company's readiness for digital transformation, develop a new strategic and operational model, and identify key technology solutions, taking into account the best international practices.
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Benefits
More value for every ruble invested
Speed
We do in 10 weeks
what others do in six months
what others do in six months
Own IT platform
A unique set of tools to support analysis and decision making processes
Expertise
First-class international expertise in every project
Benefits
More value for every ruble invested
Speed
We do in 10 weeks
what others do in six months
what others do in six months
Own IT platform
A unique set of tools to support analysis and decision making processes
Expertise
First-class international expertise in every project
About Company
Has been operating in the market since 1994. Included in the Top-3 strategic consultants of the Russian market (according to Forbes). The Company specializes in business strategy development and implementation of operational improvements for medium and large Russian and international corporations, investment banks, funds and government institutions. Strategy Partners helps its clients achieve success using a unique combination of first-class reputation, best international practice and professional standards with profound knowledge of the market characteristics in Russia and the CIS countries.
Strategy Partners is a partner of the World Economic Forum (WEF) within the Program on the international competitiveness of countries, as well as other flagship projects. Included in the group of Sberbank.
Strategy Partners is a partner of the World Economic Forum (WEF) within the Program on the international competitiveness of countries, as well as other flagship projects. Included in the group of Sberbank.
About Company
Has been operating in the market since 1994. Included in the Top-3 strategic consultants of the Russian market (according to Forbes). The Company specializes in business strategy development and implementation of operational improvements for medium and large Russian and international corporations, investment banks, funds and government institutions. Strategy Partners helps its clients achieve success using a unique combination of first-class reputation, best international practice and professional standards with profound knowledge of the market characteristics in Russia and the CIS countries.
Strategy Partners is a partner of the World Economic Forum (WEF) within the Program on the international competitiveness of countries, as well as other flagship projects. Included in the group of Sberbank.
Our Team
Our Team
Nowadays, it is impossible to be an expert in every field. Our project teams are formed on the 'Open Team' principle. In order to ensure high quality of strategic decisions, the project team does not only include our own consultants and managers, but also involves international industry experts like former top managers of global corporations, who have the highest specialization, and professional strategies that guarantee the excellent quality of solutions.
Nowadays, it is impossible to be an expert in every field. Our project teams are formed on the 'Open Team' principle. In order to ensure high quality of strategic decisions, the project team does not only include our own consultants and managers, but also involves international industry experts like former top managers of global corporations, who have the highest specialization, and professional strategies that guarantee the excellent quality of solutions.
Our Partners
Our Partners
World leader in the fourth industrial revolution and digital transformation
Leading Russian Open Ecosystem
Group of companies specializing in IT-technologies
Leading Russian
IT integrator
IT integrator
Leaders
Leaders
Aleksandr Idrisov
- Member of the Independent Expert Council of the Open Government of the Russian Federation.
- Represents Russia in the International Federation of National Councils for the Competitiveness of Countries (GFCC), is a member of the board of directors of the Federation.
- Managed projects for the development of strategies for leading Russian enterprises in various industries (FMCG, car manufacturing, industrial production and defense industry, retail, telecom, agribusiness, transport, mining and metallurgy, oil and gas).
- Carried out dozens of projects to develop strategies of Russian and foreign regions, strategies of systemically important industries, integrated transformation and pre-IPO strategies. Created, organized financing and successfully launched a number of startups.
- One of the leading Russian methodologists in the field of financial modeling. The author of the widely used software for financial modeling Project Expert.
- Founder and President of Strategy Partners. Over 20 years of professional experience in management consulting and corporate finance.
Aleksey Prazdnichnykh
- Partner of Strategy Partners, Head of the practice "State and public institutions", one of the Company's founders.
- Significant (more than 15 years) experience in project management for public authorities; specializes in issues of competitiveness of regions and cities, building a digital economy and improving the efficiency of public administration.
- Worked with Russian and international organizations of various levels, from municipal to federal and national one, in the area of developing strategies, developing industry clusters, attracting investments, etc.
- In partnership with the Eurasian Institute (ECI) participates in the implementation of public projects on the national and international agenda of Strategy Partners, including the preparation of national and international reports and the development of new approaches in the field of competitiveness and efficiency of public administration.
- Adviser to a number of international organizations – the World Bank (WB), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the United Nations Trade and Development Organization (UNCTAD). Coordinates the World Economic Forum (WEF) program on international competitiveness in Russia. One of the founders and member of the board of directors of the International Federation of National Councils for the Competitiveness of Countries (GFCC).
- Graduated with honors from the Bauman Moscow State Technical University. Candidate of Political Sciences (Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration).
Andrey Zauter
- Partner of Strategy Partners, Head of the practice "Fuel&Energy Complex and Resources".
- More than 15 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, energy and resource practices, leading consulting companies. Worked on the projects of Gazprom, TNK-VR Management, Mosenergo and others.
- Developed the Strategy for the Forestry Complex of the Russian Federation until 2030, the Strategy for the Fuel and Energy Complex, the Concept for the Development of the Electric Power Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2030, the Action Plan ("road map") for the development of mineral fertilizer production in the Russian Federation until 2025, etc.
Mikhail Belzer
- Partner of Strategy Partners, curator of the practices "Defense Industry Complex" and "Heavy Engineering". Over 20 years of balanced professional experience, including 10 years of experience in management consulting.
- Implemented a number of projects for major corporations and banks in Russia, the CIS, Western Europe and Latin America in such industries as heavy engineering, private equity, private banking, oil and gas, chemical industry, aviation and transport industry, FMCG.
- Significant experience in managing M&A transactions, elaborating development strategies, optimizing organizational structure and business processes, and developing projects in new segments and product niches.
- Member of the Expert Council under the State Duma Committee on Power Energy, as well as the Expert Council under the State Duma Committee on Oil and Gas and Heavy Engineering.
- Graduated from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics on the specialization "Finance and credit". Received additional education in the business school of the University of Groningen (Netherlands) in the direction of "Marketing and international management".
Denis Sobe-Panek
- Director of Strategy Partners, Head of Consumer goods practice. 10 years-experience in consulting.
- Participated in the creation and development of several businesses as a shareholder, worked as marketing director in the IT industry.
- Successfully implemented projects for more than 200 companies, including the management company Uralsib, Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO, Bank Vesta, Webinar.
- Helps clients of Strategy Partners strengthen the strategic business model in terms of attracting and retaining customers and developing digital products for the new generation of consumers. Product portfolio – from a one-day strategic session on assessing the potential of digital marketing to large-scale digital marketing transformation projects in an alliance with leading players of the Russian market.
- Graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations with a Master's degree in International Relations (with honors). Received an MBA degree with honor from the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO.
Yakov Bronfman
- More than 10 years of balanced professional experience, including more than 7 years in management consulting.
- Implemented a number of projects for the largest corporations in Russia and Europe in such sectors as defense industry, heavy engineering, mining complex, petrochemical industry, aviation industry, automotive components.
- Implemented comprehensive projects to develop Sectorial strategies in the CIS countries in the field of machine building.
- Significant experience in project management in the development of strategies and integrated business transformation programs, transactions, optimization of organizational models, development of KPI systems and management motivation, localization of production, development in new segments and product niches.
- Graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) on the specialization "Management".
Konstantin Tikhomirov
- Director of Strategy Partners, within 7 years in the Company has been promoted from a consultant to a director of practice.
- Has a unique portfolio of completed projects in various industries (discrete manufacturing, FMCG, coal mining, government practice).
- Took part in the development of industry and corporate strategies. Experience in working with federal and regional executive authorities, as well as with development institutions. Worked in IBM Global Business Services, as well as in one of the Russian system integrators and a foreign data center operator.
- Responsible for the development of the "Digital Transformation" direction within the implementation of the new strategy of Strategy Partners.
Elena Kiseleva
- Partner of Strategy Partners, Head of the practice "Real Estate, Construction and Housing and Utilities Infrastructure"
- Implemented over 80 projects in the field of strategic planning, improvement of management systems, development of concepts and business plans, implementation of priority investment projects for the largest companies and public authorities of the Russian Federation.
Among the implemented projects:
- project on the development of corporate strategy, transformation of the organizational model and business processes of the largest investment and construction holding of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- about 10 projects for the largest development and construction companies – the leaders of the Russian market;
- projects for the integrated development of territories, including the organization of the energy and heat supply system;
- development of the Energy Strategy of the Russian Federation until 2035 in the direction "Technology and Personnel";
Mikhail Nokhrin
- 12 years of professional experience in strategic consulting.
- Supervised and participated in projects for the development of strategies for government agencies, holding companies and companies of various industries: with a focus on transport, tourism, agriculture.
- Specializes in the following areas: strategic planning, development of roadmaps and implementation support, optimization of management systems, business processes, KPI.
Selected project experience:
- Sectorial development strategies of Uzbekistan (agroindustrial complex, fuel and energy complex, mechanical engineering) and increasing the efficiency of state management of industries;
- Marketing strategy and improvement of business processes and management system of a Moscow railway passenger carrier;
- Strategic audit of tourist resorts in Sochi;
- Strategies for the socio-economic development of a number of Russian regions;
- Sectorial plan for the development of transport infrastructure for Russia's largest financial institution for development;
- Strategic concept and development plan for Astana;
- Development strategy of high-speed bus transport in Moscow;
- Development and support of the implementation of road maps for the organization of the movement of freight transport in Moscow;
- Innovation Policy of the National Welfare Fund of Kazakhstan;
- Development strategy of the Russian system of Chambers of Commerce and Industry;
- Business development strategy of the largest transport holding in Russia.
Andrey Sholokhov
- Partner of Strategy Partners, Head of «Digital Transformation Center».
- Significant (20 years) management experience both in startups (off-shore programming, industrial engineering and control systems sales) and in Fortune 500 corporations.
- Successfully managed various B2B sales departments, including sales model change management implemented in Russia, China, India and Middle East countries. Presidents Club member in Oracle and PTC.
- Team member in the Industry 4.0 projects, including Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality implementations and technology transfers from 2014.
- Graduated with honors from Moscow Aviation Technology Institute (Russian State Technical University) on the specialization "Mathematical Modeling in Economic, Social and Ecological processes". Gained a Sales Practices Diploma from Dublin Institute of Technology, School of Business.
Engagement Partners
Engagement Partners
Partner
Johannes Bürner
- 20 years-experience in developing and implementing strategies for financial institutions.
- Implemented over 100 projects for leading banks and insurance companies in the CIS, Western and Central Europe.
- Since 1996 advised leading banks in Germany, Switzerland and Austria (Deutsche Bank, UBS and Bank of Austria).
- Held the positions of First Deputy CEO of Otkritie Holding; during this time, the bank moved from the 30th position up to the 5th among private banks in Russia.
- Supervised financial services practice at BCG and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants in Moscow.
Aydar Gabidullin
- Broad experience in the field of strategic, operational and IT consulting, in the banking field and in the field of direct and venture capital investments, both in Russia and abroad.
- Advised a number of European and American banks (Fortis, Bank Handlowy, Morgan Stanley, American Express, etc.).
- Held the positions of Director for Strategy of Capital One Bank in the USA (2002–2007), President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Metcombank and Sheksna Insurance Company in Russia (2007–2017) – both companies were successfully sold to strategic buyers in Russia.
- Held the positions of partner of the Severgroup and Deputy CEO of the Severgroup/Limited Liability Company Capital, responsible for financial assets and financial technologies.
- Held the positions of Project Manager (1998–2002) at McKinsey&Co, worked at Accenture (1993–1997) on projects in Russia, USA and Europe.
Igor Lutz
- Many years of experience in marketing, communications, branding. Held the position of CEO of BBDO Moscow (the main agency of the group), was a member of the board of directors of BBDO Group.
- Responsible for working with key customers, as well as for the development of new directions and services in the BBDO Group of companies.
- After selling his stake in the agency business to the international communication holding Omnicom Group, worked as Marketing and Communications Director at Yandex.
- Member of the Russian Academy of Advertising.
- Currently engaged in consulting in the sphere of marketing, communications and branding.
Garrett Johnston
- Expert in strategic marketing online and offline. Has extensive international experience in the fields of Telecom, Digital Media, Technology (TMT), Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences and Retail.
- In 1991–2003, held senior positions in corporate marketing strategy in several large international corporations (Cap Gemini, Ernst&Young, Cable&Wireless, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Avaya, Alcatel, MCI WorldCom, Telenor, MTS, RosnanoMedInvest, Digicel, X5 Retail Group, etc.).
- Has extensive experience in the Russian market (was MTS Strategic Marketing Director, Strategic Marketing Advisor to CEO X5 Retail Group, Vice President of RosnanoMedInvest).
- Fluent in eight languages, including Russian.
- Regularly advises business owners and investors.
Petr Zolotarev
- Held senior positions in leading Russian and foreign companies (GAZ OJSC, Russkie Machiny OJSC, Yukos-RM, AMTEL VREDESTEIN, etc.).
- Engaged in the financial activities of the company Oxidental Petroleum CIS and the oil company Yukos-Moscow.
- Managed the business restructuring of the consulting department of McKinsey&Co in Russia.
- Worked at Vnesheconombank as a senior vice president, then vice chairman. Member of the Board of VEB.
Mark McHugh
- Extensive experience in advising start-ups on M&A transactions and entering new markets.
- For 26 years, has been responsible at Shell for oil marketing, sales, strategic consulting and general management.
- Managed M&A transactions, provided investment advice for $ 1 billion for a portfolio of projects in the energy and oil industry in medium-term and emerging markets.
- Organized an international consortium of $250 million for shares of integrated oil companies in six Central American countries.
Marina Oleshek
- Broad experience in organizational design and corporate governance.
- Managed directions of staff development and organizational development in the financial and telecommunications industries (VTB, Rostelecom, VimpelCom).
- In the rating of TOP-1000 Russian managers, ranked 1st among HR directors of commercial banks. Included in the pool of management personnel under the patronage of the President of the Russian Federation.
- Professor of the Higher School of Management of the State Establishment Higher School of Economics, Associate Professor of the Innovation Management Department of the Finance Academy.
- Gives HR-courses on MBA, ex MBA, DBA in various Russian universities.
- Included in the top three best HR managers in Russia (rating of the magazine "Sekret Firmy").
Experience
Experience
600+
completed projects
300+
companies in various industries
100+
highly qualified professionals
30+
projects for federal authorities
600+
completed projects
300+
companies in various industries
100+
highly qualified professionals
30+
projects for federal authorities
Career in Management Consulting
Working with us means to get a chance to influence the development of Russian business and become a unique versatile expert. You will be able to gain relevant experience in our company – the leader of the consulting industry in Russia. We offer opportunities for both professional and personal growth. At Strategy Partners, you will work with the most experienced specialists in the world of consulting and communicate with leading players in the market.
Learn about the benefits of working at Strategy Partners
Learn about the benefits of working at Strategy Partners
Career in Management Consulting
Working with us means to get a chance to influence the development of Russian business and become a unique versatile expert. You will be able to gain relevant experience in our company – the leader of the consulting industry in Russia. We offer opportunities for both professional and personal growth. At Strategy Partners, you will work with the most experienced specialists in the world of consulting and communicate with leading players in the market.
Learn about the benefits of working at Strategy Partners
Learn about the benefits of working at Strategy Partners