Yanko B. Kitanov

Yanko B. Kitanov is a seasoned strategist with extensive experience in the oil and gas sector. Currently serving as a Senior Strategist at Aramco since July 2022, Kitanov focuses on downstream strategy and geopolitical analysis, providing corporate advisory insights and implementing sustainability initiatives. Prior to this role, Kitanov was a Partner at Guildcrest Ventures, specializing in growth strategies for energy sector investments, and held the position of Strategy Manager at Fast Track Europe Ltd, where significant profit growth was achieved through strategic alignment. Kitanov also served as Deputy CEO and Board Member at Overgas Holding, successfully leading the strategy for multiple companies and earning a European Business Award nomination. Earlier career experience includes working as an M&A Advisor at PwC, facilitating notable mergers and acquisitions in the industry. Kitanov holds an MBA in International Business from Gubkin Russian State University and has completed executive education at PwC Academy and Harvard Business School, among other academic credentials.