Mariia Sokolova is a Senior Consultant at DHL Consulting, having progressed through various roles including Consultant and Associate Consultant since October 2020, as well as a brief internship with the firm in March-April 2020. Prior experience includes an internship in the Audit Department at PwC Russia, where Mariia actively participated in multiple audit projects, enhancing skills in MS Excel, data analysis, and teamwork while developing the ability to work effectively under pressure. Mariia holds a CEMS Master's in International Management with a focus on Finance, Accounting, and Taxation from the University of Cologne, as well as Bachelor's degree in International Management from Ural Federal University, complemented by exchange semesters at several prestigious institutions including the National University of Singapore and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.