Maxim K.

Maxim K. has extensive experience in sales and commercial management. Maxim began their career at Far Eastern Bank as a Manager in Correspondent Banking. Maxim then joined Procter & Gamble, where they held various roles including Key Account Manager, Category Manager in Trade Marketing, Account Executive for National Accounts, and Regional Sales Director for the Urals and Volga region in Russia. In these roles, Maxim managed large teams and partnered with key retailers to develop and optimize business strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive sales and profitability. Maxim also developed go-to-market strategies, implemented marketing initiatives, and managed trade funds. Most recently, Maxim worked at Corby Spirit and Wine Limited as a Sales Manager and Commercial Manager for British Columbia, leading the development and implementation of commercial strategies and collaborating with the BC Liquor Distribution Branch to improve sales and grow the company's value share. Throughout their career, Maxim has consistently delivered strong results and demonstrated strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Maxim K. started their education journey in 1997 at Far Eastern State University. Maxim pursued a Bachelor's degree in International Economics and completed their studies in 2002. During their time at Far Eastern State University, Maxim participated in an academic exchange program at Colorado College from 2000 to 2001, where they focused on Economics.

In 2016, Maxim took a course at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and received the WSET Level 2 certification in Wines and Spirits.

Currently, Maxim is pursuing an MBA at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, starting in 2021 and expected to graduate in 2024. The specific field of study for this degree is not provided.