Danir Salikhov

Structured business case of green H2 and green ammonia production. Integrated management controlling procedures for a construction company and identified business development opportunities in Turkey for industrial companies from Central Asia with a potential of $15+M revenues.

Integrated auction format of sales in global commercial practice with project NPV of $100-120 mln. Integrated global B2B marketplace platforms as lead-generation tool and sales channel, and developed pricing strategy for several major petrochemical products.

Led a joint team of 9 specialists in the development of feasibility study of Crude-to-Chemicals complex. Coordinated cross-functional teams in feasibility studies of investment ideas and structured a petrochemical JV between SIBUR and the biggest Azerbaijani gas-producing company.

Managed a team of 15 consultants in identifying cost decrease opportunities across global operations of a leading gold-mining company, identifying 15% cost decrease potential. Managed productivity excellence stream at a phosphate refinery plant and a project stream focused on increasing underground mine ventilation efficiency.

Formulated and executed growth strategy for a start-up EPC business, achieving $100M in revenue within three years. Led origination and acquisition of 3 companies and headed development of managerial accounting and corporate reporting system.

Devised metals and iron ore sales strategy and coordinated 10+ greenfield feasibility studies. Organized valuation and coordinated due diligence in 2 M&A projects, and introduced operational improvement projects achieving annual $150+M savings.

Developed operations and market strategy for a manufacturing subsidiary of the largest Kazakhstan metals & mining company. Implemented due-diligence and financial valuation of a Russian midstream company and evaluated cluster development projects of Russian regions.

Developed long-term petrochemicals and lubricants strategy for the biggest Russian oil company. Developed organizational structure of sales and marketing function in the downstream oil company and led a team in building global downstream strategy.

Performed financial due-diligence and business valuation of potential acquisition targets. Managed spin-off of company's manufacturing subsidiary, coordinating financial and commercial due-diligence process with investment banks and auditors.

Led financial planning and analysis functions for an oilfield services company.

Full-time Master of Business Administration program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business from 2007 to 2009.

Bachelor/Specialist and PhD in Economics from Kazan Finance and Economics Institute from 1994 to 2003.