Yury Dyakonov

Yury Dyakonov is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance. Currently serving as Strategy and M&A Director at Fortum since July 2011, Yury has led significant initiatives including the closure of major M&A deals and the implementation of strategic projects. Previously, as Head of Corporate Finance for Fortum's Division Russia, Yury was responsible for M&A valuations, negotiations, and strategic planning, achieving notable successes such as securing nearly 2 GW of wind power projects through competitive auctions. With earlier roles at OJSC WGC-3, TNK-BP, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, Yury has developed a strong expertise in financial modeling and business analysis. Educational credentials include a degree in world economy from The State University of Management and certification as a Certified Management Accountant.